Valve’s 2026 Steam Machine & Steam Controller First Look

Valve just stepped into the console ring with its all-new Steam Machine—a compact, console-style PC that promises desktop-grade performance in a living-room package—and a redesigned Steam Controller boasting haptic feedback, adjustable grips and clickable trackpads to rival PlayStation and Xbox rivals. In true Valve fashion, you get PC flexibility (customizable hardware, SteamOS or Windows), plus a quirky “Puck” accessory that expands connectivity for extra ports or wireless streaming.

Linus dives into the specs, teases pricing (competitive with current-gen consoles), and wonders aloud where SteamOS fits in amid Valve’s familiar open-platform ethos. If you’ve been itching for a hybrid console-meets-PC experience (with all the Steam library perks), this first look might just sell you on Valve’s next big leap.

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