Valve’s 2026 Steam Machine & Controller First Look

Valve’s finally jumping into the console ring with its Steam Machine, a sleek, PC-like box that packs enough horsepower to give your PlayStation or Xbox a run for its money—and yes, it still runs SteamOS (for now). Alongside it, the revamped Steam Controller brings customizable haptic feedback, swappable modules, and a puck-shaped motion sensor that’s as quirky as it sounds (but actually works).

Linus walks us through every port, feature, and price reveal (spoiler: it’s surprisingly competitive), debates whether this is more console or PC, and even teases how easily you can swap parts down the line. If you’ve been waiting for a living-room gaming rig that blurs the line between PC power and couch comfort, this might be the 2026 drop you didn’t know you needed.

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