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Valve’s long‑awaited Steam Frame VR headset appears to be getting closer to launch, as recent SteamOS Beta notes reference “preliminary support” for the device’s wireless adapter. It is the clearest sign yet that the headset is nearing release.

If you've recently ordered a Steam Machine or Steam Controller, and are based in Europe, then you may soon become the target of scam attempts. Valve has confirmed that its EU distribution partner was recently hit by a cyberattack, leading to customer information being stolen.

While it initially sounded like the Steam Frame VR headset could avoid some of the component price challenges of the Steam Machine and the Steam Deck, that no longer appears to be true. Valve's wireless VR device may also face issues due to Qualcomm chips also becoming more expensive and harder to come by. 

Valve has shared new details on the reservation and waitlist system for the Steam Machine. The company now expects to clear the entire reservation queue by the end of 2026, meaning anyone who signed up before today should get their chance to purchase the system sometime between now and late …

Valve has already had a rough time launching the Steam Machine due to ever-increasing RAM and SSD prices. Now, it looks like the upcoming Steam Frame VR headset could be impacted too, just for slightly different reasons.

Steam’s gifting and wishlists are seeing improvements across the board as part of its latest update, including new categories, cross-region gifting and more.

The Steam Machine officially launched late last month, but this wasn't Valve's first attempt at bringing PC gaming to the living room. The Steam Machine project first began all the way back in 2015 but failed to gain any traction at the time. For the first time, Valve has spoken …

While Valve used to be very secretive about Steam Sale dates, nowadays, they publish the schedule well ahead of time. The annual Steam Summer Sale is now behind us, but there are 13 more sale events scheduled on the calendar before the end of the year.  Aside from the main …

Valve has confirmed it is developing a new BIOS update for the Steam Machine that changes how the system's integrated LED strip handles thermal warnings. The upcoming firmware will trigger a red light indicator only when internal components hit 100ºC, a 5/10ºC increase over the initial threshold. According to Valve …

Valve has rolled out its official compatibility rating system for the Steam Machine and SteamOS, introducing a new user interface element within the Steam store...

Valve has released an official Windows 11 driver package for the Steam Machine, allowing users to install Microsoft's operating system on the device. However, the company notes that the experience remains limited and currently lacks dual-boot support, meaning users must completely wipe SteamOS to install Windows. Valve (via VideoCardz) confirms …

Local game streaming is about to get a whole lot better on Steam, with Valve now supporting the new PyroWave video codec for its Steam Link.

Valve has officially released the complete project files and assembly documentation for its experimental Steam Machine e-ink faceplate. The open-source repository allows users with 3D printers to build, program, and install the customisable accessory from scratch. The release (via Brad Lynch) follows the launch of the Steam Machine, which features …

The first wave of Steam Machine units has now begun shipping out to early buyers. Unfortunately, one early adopter has already encountered a serious issue, revealing that the system has its own version of the Xbox 360's 'red ring of death'.

Valve has been cautious about releasing a successor to the Steam Deck, insisting that a new model won’t arrive until a meaningful performance jump is possible. However, when it comes to the Steam Machine, Valve appears to be taking a different approach. In a new interview, the company explained that …

Dbrand has officially cancelled its Portal‑inspired Companion Cube case for the Steam Machine. The company opened pre‑orders earlier this month, but the listing was quickly taken down. Now, Dbrand has explained why, confirming that Valve requested the product’s removal and declined to grant a licence for its release. In a …

Valve's upcoming Steam Frame VR headset has seen its first compatibility rating surface, with Portal 2 receiving a ‘Playable' certification on the platform. The listing marks the first concrete indicator of software compatibility targets for the unreleased virtual reality device. Spotted by Brad Lynch (via Notebook Check), the compatibility entry on SteamDB …

Valve has updated its marketing language for the Steam Machine ahead of launch, removing earlier claims that the system could deliver 4K gaming at 60FPS with FSR. The revised description now says the device supports “up to 4K gaming with FSR 4.1”, a more conservative phrasing that better reflects the …

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney believes that Steam’s AI disclosure policy is “irresponsible of Valve.”

Valve already alluded to ‘expanding support' for hardware beyond AMD on SteamOS in a blog post earlier this week, but now the company has also confirmed to The Verge that it is working directly with both Intel and Nvidia. Speaking with The Verge, Valve's Pierre-Loup Griffais confirmed that Intel has …

Valve has published a lengthy blog post offering new context behind yesterday’s Steam Machine price announcement. As it turns out, the company’s component situation has been dire, with minimal availability at any price. As a result, the Steam Machine is not only more expensive than planned, but there's fewer of them too.

After months and months of guessing and secrecy, Valve has finally announced the launch pricing for its new Steam Machine gaming PC. As anticipated, due to changes in the RAM and SSD markets, these PCs are now far more expensive than they should be for their performance level. 

Valve has officially released SteamOS 3.8 following its beta testing period, bringing new features and platform updates to the Steam Deck and initial support for their upcoming desktop system. The update introduces initial support for the Steam Machine and the ability to wake the device from sleep with a connected …

The Steam Controller officially launched last month but sold out within minutes, leading to scalpers attempting to charge console level prices for the gamepad alone. Valve quickly decided to put together a reservation queue system for future stock, but those who signed up to it have an incredibly long wait …

Citing scammers as the primary reason, Valve have now announced that they will no longer be selling physical gift cards at retailers.

Last night in a shocking announcement, Valve raised Steam Deck prices by 50%, bringing the 2TB OLED model up to just shy of $1000. I'm a big fan of the Steam Deck and have recommended it many times over the years, but at this point, pricing is so out of …

After quickly running out of the new Steam Controller, Valve opted to implement a reservation system for future orders in an effort to cut scalpers out and get the device into the hands of legitimate customers. Now, it would appear that this system will also be in place for the …

Valve has released official 3D CAD files for the Steam Controller and Puck to support the hardware modding community. The release of these files follows a launch in which the new controller sold out shortly after it became available. The technical package is available under a Creative Commons license and …

The new Steam Controller launched on Monday as planned, but it sold out instantly and ended up in the hands of a number of scalpers trying to charge hundreds for it. Valve has admitted that demand was higher than it expected, but more stock is on the way.  In a …

Last night, the Steam Controller officially hit the Steam store and immediately sold out. Scalpers are already trying to sell the gamepad for far above its market value, but a new wave of stock could be landing soon, as import records indicate that Valve is preparing to launch the Steam Machine or Steam Frame very soon.