It's finally here. Valve has officially put the Steam Machine on sale — a compact, SteamOS-powered gaming PC designed for living rooms, desks, and anywhere you want full access to your Steam library without a traditional tower PC. First announced in November 2025, the launch was pushed back due to DRAM shortages, but today Valve confirmed pricing, configurations, and the reservation process.
All Four Configurations
The Steam Machine comes in four SKUs combining two storage tiers with optional Steam Controller bundles:
| Configuration | US Price | EU Price | UK Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 512GB (no controller) | $1,049 | €1,039 | £879 |
| 512GB + Steam Controller | $1,128 | €1,108 | — |
| 2TB (no controller) | $1,349 | €1,359 | — |
| 2TB + Steam Controller + 2 faceplates | $1,428 | €1,428 | — |
The 2TB bundle includes two extra faceplates — red fabric and solid walnut — for customization. The Steam Controller wireless adapter is integrated into the machine, so if you already own a Steam Controller, it pairs wirelessly without a dongle.
Track real-time availability for each configuration on our dedicated product pages:
- Steam Machine 512GB — track stock across all regions
- Steam Machine 512GB + Controller
- Steam Machine 2TB
- Steam Machine 2TB + Controller Bundle
Hardware Specs
The Steam Machine is built on a semi-custom AMD platform that Valve claims is over six times faster than a Steam Deck. It's designed to handle 1080p and 1440p gaming comfortably, with potential for 4K at 60fps in lighter titles.
- CPU: Semi-custom AMD Zen 4, 6 cores / 12 threads, up to 4.86 GHz
- GPU: Semi-custom AMD RDNA 3, 28 compute units, 8 GB GDDR6 VRAM (up to 2.45 GHz)
- System RAM: 16 GB DDR5
- Storage: 512 GB or 2 TB NVMe SSD
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, Gigabit Ethernet
- TDP: 110W envelope
- Form factor: ~152 × 162 × 156 mm (roughly a 6-inch cube)
- Weight: ~2.6 kg
- OS: SteamOS (Linux-based)
- Cooling: Single-fan heatsink optimized for quiet living room operation
The internal power supply is integrated — no external power brick. The compact cube form factor makes it easy to place next to a TV or on a desk without dominating the space.
The Reservation System
After the chaotic Steam Controller launch in May — where stock sold out in hours and scalpers immediately listed units at 5-8x retail — Valve is taking a different approach. The Steam Machine uses a randomized lottery system:
- Sign up now through June 25 at 10:00 AM PT. Visit the Steam Machine page, choose your configuration, and join the list.
- One-time randomization on June 25. Everyone who signed up before the deadline has an equal chance — no advantage to signing up first.
- Emails start going out June 29. Purchase invitations are sent based on your randomized queue position.
- 72-hour purchase window. Complete your order within 72 hours or lose your spot.
- Late sign-ups go to the back. Anyone signing up after June 25 is placed at the end of the waitlist.
Anti-Scalper Measures
Valve has implemented aggressive anti-scalper protections:
- Account age requirement: Must have made a Steam purchase before April 27, 2026
- One per household: Duplicates detected via payment methods, shipping addresses, and other signals
- Region-separated queues: Each shipping region has its own independent queue
- Randomized order: Eliminates bot advantage from first-come-first-served systems
Where It's Available
The Steam Machine launches directly via Steam in:
- Direct from Steam: US, Canada, UK, EU, and Australia
- Via Komodo (distributor): Japan, Taiwan, and Hong Kong
This covers all the major regions we track on our live dashboard. We'll be monitoring reservation availability and stock status for each Steam Machine variant across all supported regions.
Why $1,049?
The price is notably higher than many expected — considerably more than the $499 Xbox Series X or even the $699 PS5 Pro. Valve has been transparent that the global DRAM and component shortage pushed costs up significantly. Memory prices from Samsung, Micron, and SK Hynix have been on a take-it-or-leave-it basis throughout 2026, and with 16 GB DDR5 + 8 GB GDDR6 on board, the Steam Machine uses a lot of the stuff.
That said, what you get is a full PC: access to your entire Steam library, SteamOS (with community-made Windows dual-boot support), upgradeable NVMe storage, and a compact form factor that traditional gaming PCs can't match.
Steam Machine vs. Steam Deck
For those wondering how the Steam Machine compares to the Steam Deck:
| Feature | Steam Machine | Steam Deck OLED 1TB |
|---|---|---|
| GPU performance | ~6x faster | Baseline |
| System RAM | 16 GB DDR5 | 16 GB LPDDR5 |
| VRAM | 8 GB GDDR6 (dedicated) | Shared |
| Target resolution | 1080p–4K | 800p–1080p |
| Form factor | 6-inch cube (stationary) | Handheld |
| Starting price | $1,049 | $549 |
The Steam Machine is for those who want Steam Deck's simplicity and SteamOS experience but with desktop-class performance on a TV or monitor.
We're Tracking It
Steam Hardware Stock Tracker now monitors all four Steam Machine configurations in real-time across every supported region. You can check availability and reservation status right now:
- Steam Machine 512GB — Stock Status
- Steam Machine 512GB + Controller — Stock Status
- Steam Machine 2TB — Stock Status
- Steam Machine 2TB + Controller Bundle — Stock Status
Our system checks Steam's API every minute, so you'll see reservation availability changes as they happen. If Valve releases additional allocation waves or opens direct purchase, we'll catch it immediately.
Get Instant Steam Machine Alerts
Our Telegram channel sends real-time notifications within 60 seconds of any stock or reservation status change across all regions. Don't miss your window.
Get Instant AlertsKey Dates
- Now – June 25, 10:00 AM PT: Sign-up window for reservation lottery
- June 25: Sign-ups close, randomization happens
- June 29: First purchase emails sent, shipments begin
Our Take
The Steam Machine is a fascinating product in a difficult market. At $1,049+ it's not going to compete with consoles on price, and that's fine — it's not trying to. It's a mini PC with the simplicity of SteamOS, the backing of Valve's ecosystem, and the power to run modern games at proper TV resolutions.
The randomized reservation system is a big improvement over first-come-first-served launches. It gives everyone a fair shot regardless of timezone or bot access. If you're interested, there's no reason not to sign up before June 25 — it costs nothing and you're not committed to buying.
Given the memory shortage and limited production capacity, we expect the Steam Machine to be supply-constrained for the rest of 2026, similar to what we're seeing with the Steam Controller. Early reservations will get fulfilled first; latecomers may wait months.
We'll keep tracking all four configurations on our dashboard and through our analytics page. Stay tuned.