Valve’s 2026 Steam Machine & Controller First Look

Valve is diving headfirst back into the hardware game with the Steam Machine—a living-room powerhouse that blurs the line between PC and console—and a revamped Steam Controller packed with beefier haptics and an ergonomic redesign. Both promise PC-class performance to give PlayStation and Xbox a run for their money, but leave you wondering: is this a gaming PC in a console’s clothes, or just the next evolution of Steam Deck?

Linus walks us through the mysterious “puck” accessory, teases specs, breaks down pricing, and grills Valve on the fate of SteamOS. By the end, he’s sold on the concept—but whether it’ll win over casual couch gamers or remain a niche for hardcore Steam fans is anyone’s guess.

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