Valve’s 2026 Steam Machine and Controller First Look

Valve has officially unveiled its 2026 Steam Machine console—complete with PC-grade innards, a slick new “Puck” accessory and a fresh Steam Controller designed to outshine PlayStation and Xbox. The video dives into whether this is more of a console or a PC at heart, explores SteamOS’s role (or lack thereof), and breaks down performance claims versus traditional gaming rigs.

Beyond hardware specs, Linus runs through pricing, availability and why Valve’s latest gear might convince you to ditch your current setup. If you’ve been curious about a Valve-powered living-room experience, this quick tour covers all the must-know highlights.

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