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Former Xbox exec Major Nelson praises Valve's Steam Machine as "choice is always good," but doesn't think it should be dragged into a console war: "Not everything needs a winner or loser"
By Kaan Serin published
News Valve's PC/console hybrid is already being pitted against Xbox, PS5, and Switch 2

Baldur's Gate 3 publishing chief says the Steam Machine isn't super high-spec because there's "genuinely no point" when people who want demanding PC performance on TV "know how to turn any PC into a Steam Machine"
By Jordan Gerblick published
news Larian's Michael Douse says "Steam Deck gave birth to an entire handheld market that helped define the features of the Switch 2," and "the same will happen" with the new Steam Machine and the pre-built market

The new Steam Controller "puck" adapter was internally called "the chongle," says Valve employee: "I'm leaking that information come get me"
By Jordan Gerblick published
news I want to start a petition to change it back

Valve's Steam Machine is "great news" for Microsoft because it means Xbox can just "make great games" and worry less about hardware, says former Blizzard exec: "All will go in the right direction"
By Anthony McGlynn published
News Mike Ybarra has some wise words for Xbox

Everything we know about Steam Frame, the VR headset previously codenamed Valve Deckard
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Features I'm rounding up everything we know about Steam Frame, the upcoming VR headset from Valve that we previously knew as Valve Deckard.

Half-Life 3 copium goes into overdrive as fans convince themselves Valve's Steam Machine announcement is hinting at a reveal: "I don’t want to get anyone's hopes up"
By Anthony McGlynn published
News Something's going down on November 18, fans insist

I'm not being funny, but you'll have a Steam Machine at home if you grab this docking station for Valve's handheld
By Phil Hayton published
News If you'd prefer to try the new Steam Machine before you buy, you could grab my go-to docking station for your Steam Deck and take big-screen SteamOS for a spin.

Xbox boss Phil Spencer says "we welcome new options for players" as Valve unveils new rival hardware in the Steam Machine, saying new competition is how "gaming moves forward"
By Anthony McGlynn published
News Microsoft is all about giving players options

The new Steam controller refuses to look normal, but it's hiding some innovation even Sony's DualSense doesn't have
By Duncan Robertson published
News Valve has unveiled a brand new Steam Controller, and while it's still quirky like its 2015 predecessor, it's hiding some pretty intriguing features.
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