We’re really excited to be adding these options for gamers and developers alike; and just like Steam Deck, all three are optimized for gaming on Steam. We view these devices as ways to add even more value for Steam users and developers, offering more ways to play and discover games.
What this means for developers
We’re expanding the Verified program to include Steam Machine and Steam Frame, and will be sharing details on how that works soon. Just like with Steam Deck, the goal is to make the work on the developer side minimal. In the meantime, if your games are already Steam Deck Verified, they’ll automatically be verified on Steam Machine.
For Steam Frame, we want a great experience for as many Steam games as possible, whether it’s via streaming or stand-alone. To that end we’ve launched a Steam Frame developer kit program: You can request a Steam Frame developer kit from your Steamworks dashboard. Supplies are limited, but we will be sending out kits on an ongoing basis.
Steam Machine
Your Steam Library in More Places
With over six times the horsepower of Steam Deck, Steam Machine has the power to play your whole Steam library, including your favorite AAA titles. Just sign in with your Steam account and your entire library is there.
There’s an LED Strip, Y’all!
Keep tabs on system status like download progress, even when your screen is off. Customize it with different colors and animations. Or turn it off!
Optimized for Gaming…
It Runs SteamOS – Steam Machine runs Valve’s gaming-first operating system. SteamOS is designed to provide a plug-and-play user experience, while keeping the power and flexibility of a PC. Experience SteamOS in the same way as other Steam hardware, like Steam Deck and Steam Frame.
Steam Machine Verified – We are expanding our Verified program to include ratings for Steam Machine, so customers can understand how their games will run.
…and it’s a PC
Yes, Steam Machine is optimized for gaming, but it’s still your PC. Install your own apps, or even another operating system. Who are we to tell you how to use your computer?
Steam Machine Plays Well, Wherever Steam is
Made for Steam Controller – Steam Machine comes with a built-in wireless adapter, just for pairing with Steam Controller. (Up to four with a single adapter!) This means you can pair your Steam Controller without its puck, and you can wake your Steam Machine without leaving your couch.
Great for Streaming – With enough horsepower to take on the most demanding games, Steam Machine is the perfect host PC for streaming to other devices. Easily stream to your Steam Deck, Steam Frame, or any other device running Steam or Steam Link.
Key Features
SteamOS – An OS optimized for gaming, with fast suspend/resume, and cloud saves. And that’s just the start.
Small Form Factor – Put it under your TV. Set it on your desk. Hide it under a banana. It’s powerful PC gaming packed into a roughly 6-inch (~160mm) cube.
Cool and Quiet – Steam Machine keeps cool and runs whisper-quiet, even while running the most demanding games.
I/O for Days – Ready for all the peripherals and monitors you can throw* at it: 1 Gigabit Ethernet. DisplayPort 1.4. HDMI 2.0. One USB-C and four USB-A ports. *But, like, don’t actually throw things at it.
CPU and GPU – 4K gaming at 60 frames per second with FSR, thanks to a discrete semi-custom AMD desktop class CPU and GPU.
Storage – Available in two storage sizes: 512GB and 2TB. Both come with expandable storage via microSD.
Connectivity – 2×2 Wi-Fi 6E, plus Bluetooth 5.3 with a dedicated antenna. Steam Controller’s wireless adapter is built right into Steam Machine for direct pairing.
Power – No giant brick! Steam Machine’s power supply is built right in.
Technical Specifications
General
CPU
Semi-custom AMD Zen 4 6C / 12T
up to 4.8 GHz, 30W TDP
GPU
Semi-Custom AMD RDNA3 28CUs
2.45GHz max sustained clock, 110W TDP
RAM
16GB DDR5 + 8GB GDDR6 VRAM
Power
Internal power supply, AC power 110–240V
Storage
Two Steam Machine models:
512GB NVMe SSD
2TB NVMe SSD
Both models include a high-speed microSD card slot
Two USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 ports in the front
Two USB-A 2.0 High speed ports in the back
One USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port in the back
Networking
Gigabit ethernet
LED Strip
17 individually addressable RGB LEDs for system status and customizability
Size and Weight
Size
152 mm tall (148 mm without feet), 162.4 mm deep, 156 mm wide
Weight
2.6 kg
Software
Operating System
SteamOS 3 (Arch-based)
Desktop
KDE Plasma
Steam Frame
VR and Non-VR Gaming
Steam Frame is a streaming-first, wireless VR headset + controllers that can handle your whole Steam library. Step into immersive VR, or lean back and enjoy your non-VR catalog. And it supports stand-alone play too.
Designed for Comfort. Easy to Use
The Steam Frame headset is lightweight and compact, with the weight balanced front-to-rear for a comfortable experience. It’s also easy to just slip on and play, with no wires and no setup.
A High Quality Streaming-First Experience
Streaming can be highly variable, so we prioritized making Steam Frame a stable, high quality streaming experience.
Wireless Adapter and Dual Radios – The included plug-and-play 6GHz wireless adapter provides a dedicated link for both VR and non-VR streaming. Steam Frame’s dual radios make this connection even more stable: One radio is dedicated to streaming the audio and visuals, and the other connects to your Wi-Fi. Two dedicated links, no competition for bandwidth.
Introducing Foveated Streaming – Foveated Streaming is a new feature that optimizes detail where your eyes are looking, and typically offers over a 10x improvement in image quality and effective bandwidth. Behind the scenes, we’re using low-latency eye tracking data to steer the best quality pixels only to where you’re looking. This is all happening without you noticing, and works for your entire Steam library.
Key Features
Jump Right Into Your Games – Just wake up the headset, and you’re gaming. No fuss, no setup; just games
Who Wants Pancakes? – Thin and light custom pancake lenses provide edge-to-edge sharpness and a large eye box. Optics feature 2160 x 2160 LCD panels, one per eye. Supported refresh rates are 72-144Hz.
Seamless Audio Experience – Steam Frame has high fidelity audio via dual stereo speakers on each side. The speakers within each pair are oriented in opposite directions to cancel out vibrations, which can be a tracking system buzzkill.
Camera Tracking – No setup required. Four high-resolution, monochrome cameras provide controller and headset tracking. Infrared LEDs on the outside make tracking great even in dark environments.
Controllers for All Your Games – Hop between your VR and non-VR games. Steam Frame Controllers are designed with a split gamepad layout to work with your whole Steam library.
The VR Inputs You’d Expect… – Steam Frame controllers are tracked in space by the headset, and come with all the inputs needed for your VR games. Capacitive finger tracking enhances immersion. These controls are fully backwards compatible and support the full SteamVR catalog.
…And Inputs for Non-VR Games, Too – The Steam Frame controllers also have all the familiar inputs you need to play non-VR games: D-pad, ABXY, thumbsticks, triggers, and bumpers, all right where you’d expect them.
Magnetic Thumbsticks – Steam Frame includes next-generation magnetic thumbsticks for precision and capacitive finger sensing. These are the same thumbsticks included in Steam Controller.
Easy Battery Access – Each Steam Frame controller runs on a single AA battery, offering ~40 hours of play time.
Supports Standalone Play, Too
Steam Frame is a PC, and runs SteamOS powered by a Snapdragon 8 Series Processor. With 16GB of RAM, Steam Frame supports stand-alone play on a growing number of both VR and non-VR games without needing to stream from your PC.
Steam Frame is a PC
It Runs SteamOS – Quick suspend / resume. Cloud saves. All the features of SteamOS that make for a great user experience are now available in VR. Just like any SteamOS device, install your own apps, open a browser, do what you want: It’s your PC.
Steam Frame Verified, for Standalone Games – Just like Steam Deck and Steam Machine, Steam Frame will have a verified program that helps you see which games in your library (VR and non-VR) will work stand-alone.
Yes, There’s a Developer Kit!
Hi devs! We want a great experience on Steam Frame for as many Steam games as possible, whether it’s via streaming or stand-alone. We’re opening up a Steam Frame Developer Kit program to help.
The more developers with Steam Frames in hand, the more feedback we can grab; and the better we can make Proton and SteamOS and improve compatibility for the entire Steam library. You can request a Steam Frame developer kit in your Steam partner dashboard. Supplies are limited, but we will be sending out kits on an ongoing basis.
Steam Frame Plays Well, Wherever Steam Is
Your Steam Frame headset easily pairs with your Steam Controller; you’ll even see a virtual Steam Controller floating in your VR space. Stream from your PC, laptop, Steam Deck or Steam Machine for an immersive experience with any of your favorite games.
Rechargeable 21.6 Wh Li-ion battery
One USB-C 2.0 port in the rear, for charging and data
Charge with USB-C, 45W
Modular Headstrap
Headstrap includes integrated dual audio drivers and and rechargeable battery on rear.
Headstrap weight: 245g
Core module can be separated from headstrap, for other headstrap solutions.
Wireless adapter included in the box
Wi-Fi 6E (6GHz)
Provides direct, low-latency link between headset and PC
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.3
Audio
Speakers
Dual speaker drivers per ear, integrated into headstrap
Microphone
Dual microphone array
Size and Weight
Size
175mm x 95mm x 110mm (core module + facial interface)
Weight
440 g – core module + headstrap
185 g – core module
Software
Operating System
SteamOS 3 (Arch-based)
Desktop
KDE Plasma
Controller Technical Specifications
Controls and Input
Motion Controls
Full 6-DOF tracking and IMU support
Gamepad Controls
A B X Y buttons (right controller)
D-pad (left controller)
Full-size magnetic thumbsticks (TMR) with capacitive touch
L & R analog triggers
L & R bumpers
View / Menu / Steam buttons
Dual stage grip buttons
Haptics
Haptic motor in each controller
Finger Tracking
Capacitive sensing for all input surfaces
Capacitive finger tracking
General
Wi-Fi
2.4ghz link to dedicated headset radio
Size
126mm x 73mm x 87mm per controller
Weight
With battery 130 g per controller
Without battery 107 g per controller
Power
One replaceable AA battery per controller
40hr battery life
Steam Controller
Play Your Whole Steam Library
Built for Steam, and configurable with Steam Input. Play all your games however you like, on whatever you like: PC, laptop, Steam Deck, Steam Machine, Steam Frame, and more.
Key Features
Plug and Play With the Steam Controller Puck – One puck, two jobs: It’s a wireless transmitter that provides a fast, stable connection for your Steam Controller. It’s also a charging station, connecting to your Controller magnetically with a satisfying click. Prefer using Bluetooth or USB? Steam Controller supports those too.
Next-Generation Magnetic Thumbsticks – Steam Controller comes with magnetic thumbsticks using TMR technology, designed for improved feel, responsiveness and long-term reliability. They also support capacitive touch to enable motion controls.
High Definition Rumble – Steam Controller’s powerful motors are capable of handling complex waveforms for immersive, accurate haptics.
Grip-Enabled Gyro – We’re calling it Grip Sense, and it’s a new input for Steam Controller that enables gyro with capacitive touch. Hold and release to enable and disable gyro aiming. You can also map it like any other button.
All the Inputs You’d Expect
Control and Comfort – Steam Controller is built for comfortable extended play, with thumbsticks, buttons, bumpers, and triggers positioned for hands of all sizes.
Trackpads – Use Steam Controller to play even your favorite mouse and keyboard games. With increased precision and customizability, it’s another way to enjoy fast-paced FPS games.
Motion Control – Aim more naturally with gyro, capacitive touch thumbsticks, and the new grip-sense feature, to achieve even more precision.
Grip Buttons – Four buttons on the back; you choose how to use them, all while leaving your thumbs on the trackpads or thumbsticks.
Steam Button – The Steam button is both the power button and the quickest way to navigate to your library, the store, game controls, settings, and more.
Quick Access Menu – Easily access notifications, friends list, Steam Chat, and more. Press and hold to get a handy list of shortcut options in Steam.
Customizable for Steam Input
Steam Controller was designed with all the inputs for all your games. Paired with Steam Input, it’s the ultimate customizable controller. Thanks to its input parity with Steam Deck, Steam Controller will be pre-populated with community configurations for thousands of games from day one, or you can make and share your own.
Steam Controller plays well, Wherever Steam Is
With Anything Running Steam – Steam Controller works with any PC or device running Steam or the Steam Link app. This includes Windows, Mac, and Linux PCs, as well as tablets and smart phones.
Steam Deck – Whether your Steam Deck is docked or on the go, Steam Controller is a great companion, with all the same familiar inputs.
Steam Machine – Steam Controller pairs easily to Steam Machine without its puck. Wake your Steam Machine without leaving your couch.
Steam Frame – Infrared LEDs make Steam Controller trackable by Steam Frame’s cameras when you’re immersed in VR. Perfect for playing all of your non-VR games on a giant virtual screen.
Technical Specifications
Controls and Input
Gamepad Controls
A B X Y buttons
D-pad
L & R analog triggers
L & R bumpers
View & Menu buttons
Steam & QAM buttons
4x assignable grip buttons
Thumbsticks
2x full-size magnetic thumbsticks (TMR) with capacitive touch
Haptics
4x haptic motors
2x LRA haptic motors in trackpads for HD tactile feedback
2x High output LRA haptic motors in grips for HD game haptics including rumble
Trackpads
2x 34.5mm square trackpads with haptic feedback
Pressure-sensitive for configurable click strength
Gyro
6-axis IMU
Grip Sense
2x capacitive areas along back of Steam Controller handles
Connectivity
Steam Controller Puck
2.4GHz Wireless connection
~8ms full end-to-end, 4ms polling rate (measured at 5m)
Up to four Steam Controllers per Steam Controller Puck
Steam Controller Puck connects to PC via USB-C
