Valve has published the core launch details for the Steam Machine, including pricing, configurations, reservation timing, storage options, and SteamOS support for the new living-room PC platform.
TL;DR
Valve’s Steam Machine starts at $1,049 for the 512GB model and $1,349 for the 2TB version, with optional controller bundles also available. Reservations are open, the first purchase wave is scheduled for June 25, 2026, and the hardware is being positioned as a compact SteamOS system built for TV gaming and broad Steam library support.
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Valve Has Finally Locked In the Launch Details
Valve has now published the core launch information for the Steam Machine, including pricing, available configurations, and how ordering will work. The system is positioned as a compact SteamOS gaming PC for TV play, with Valve describing it as having more than six times the horsepower of the Steam Deck. Current reporting also points to a June 29, 2026 launch date, with reservations already open and a randomized purchase selection scheduled for June 25 at 1 PM ET.
Steam Machine Pricing and Models
The Steam Machine is being sold in four purchase options built around two storage tiers. The base 512GB model is priced at $1,049, while the 2TB model is priced at $1,349. Buyers can also choose bundles that include a Steam Controller. Recent reporting says the controller add-on is priced at $79, and Valve’s store page shows separate SKUs for 512GB and 2TB systems with or without the controller.
Hardware and Technical Setup
Valve is marketing the Steam Machine as a small-form-factor system designed to run a full Steam library on a TV through SteamOS. Earlier coverage and launch summaries describe it as using custom AMD hardware, with the broader Steam Machine rollout centered on SteamOS compatibility and a Verified-style support program similar to Steam Deck. Valve has also stated that the system is intended to play both native Linux titles and Windows games supported through Proton.
Component availability has also shaped the final product. Recent reporting says memory and storage shortages affected pricing and supply, and Valve has indicated that available stock at launch is lower than originally planned. One report also says some units may ship with either single-channel or dual-channel 16GB memory depending on availability, though Valve reportedly considers the gaming difference limited.
Reservation and Pre-Order Process
Valve is not using a standard open purchase system for the initial rollout. Instead, customers register through a reservation process, and purchase access is distributed through a queue-based system. Reporting on the launch says randomized selection for the first purchase wave is set for June 25, while Valve’s broader hardware reservation updates also show that reservations remain open after the initial wave. For some later reservations, estimated availability has already slipped into 2027.
Software Support and Compatibility
Valve has also been expanding the software side around the hardware launch. The company has confirmed a Steam Machine and Steam Frame Standalone Verified program, extending its compatibility labeling beyond Steam Deck. In parallel, Valve has started opening up newer versions of SteamOS for more desktop-style installations, with improved support for newer Intel and AMD platforms and ongoing work around Nvidia support.
What Is Confirmed Right Now
As of June 23, 2026, the key confirmed details are the model lineup, the $1,049 starting price, the $1,349 2TB tier, the controller bundle option, the reservation-based ordering system, and the Steam Machine’s positioning as a SteamOS living-room PC built to run a user’s existing Steam library on a TV.