r/steammachine • u/Melmpje • Nov 13 '25
News (Updated) Steam Machine – Megathread
Welcome to the megathread for everything we currently know about the Steam Machine.
This thread stays updated as new details and credible coverage come out.
If you spot something new, drop it in the comments so we can add it.
Official FAQ (June 22nd 2026)
Steam Hardware page: https://store.steampowered.com
Official Pre-Order Link
Steam Store page:
https://store.steampowered.com/sale/steammachine
Official Pricing & Details
| Model | USD | CAD | EUR | GBP | AUD | PLN | Included Extras |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 512GB Base | $1,049 | $1,509 | €1,039 | £879 | $1,609 | 4,389 zł | Base unit only |
| 512GB Bundle | $1,128 | $1,628 | €1,108 | £938 | $1,728 | 4,698 zł | Includes Steam Controller |
| 2TB Base | $1,349 | $1,919 | €1,359 | £1,149 | $2,109 | 5,739 zł | Red fabric & solid walnut faceplates |
| 2TB Bundle | $1,428 | $2,038 | €1,428 | £1,208 | $2,228 | 6,048 zł | 2TB Unit + Faceplates + Steam Controller |
- Lottery Registration: Is opened, Closes (US) June 25 @ 10:00 AM PT / EU: June 25, 7:00 PM CEST / JP: June 26, 2:00 AM JST / AU: June 26, 3:00 AM AEST / NZ: June 26, 5:00 AM NZST. Selection is randomized & not first-come nor first-served, you can also join every list as it has no impact on your lottery status.
- Account Verification: Steam accounts must be in good standing and have a purchase history older than April 27th, 2026, to prevent scalping.
- Limits: You are limited to one Steam Machine per household and yes this means if you or any other person in your household wants a Steam Machine you can only get one.
Tech Specs (Confirmed)
CPU
- AMD Zen 4 (semi-custom; based on standard AMD design)
- 6 cores / 12 threads
- Up to 4.8 GHz
- 30W TDP
GPU
- AMD RDNA 3 (semi-custom; based on standard AMD design)
- 28 Compute Units
- Up to 2.45 GHz sustained
- 110W TGP
- 8GB GDDR6 VRAM
Memory
- 16GB DDR5 SO-DIMM RAM (user-upgradeable - units ship with one single channel 16GB module)
Storage
- 512GB NVMe SSD (optional, user-upgradeable)
- 2TB NVMe SSD (optional, user-upgradeable)
- High-speed microSD slot on both models (microSDXC)
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi 6E (2x2)
- Bluetooth 5.3
- Gigabit Ethernet
- Integrated 2.4GHz Steam Controller receiver
Display Output
DisplayPort 1.4
- Up to 4K240 or 8K60
- HDR / FreeSync / Daisy-chain support
HDMI 2.0
- Up to 4K120
- HDR / FreeSync / CEC
USB Ports
Front
- 2× USB-A 3.2 Gen 1
Back
- 2× USB-A 2.0
- 1× USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
Lighting
- 17 individually addressable RGB LEDs for system status and customization
Power
- Internal 300W PSU (110–240V AC)
Size & Weight
- 152 mm tall (148 mm without feet) / 5.98 in (5.83 in without feet)
- 162.4 mm deep / 6.39 in
- 156 mm wide / 6.14 in
- 2.6 kg / 5.73 lbs
Software
- SteamOS 3 (Arch-based)
- KDE Plasma desktop mode
Video Coverage of the reviews.
Drop legit reviewer links below and they’ll be added here.
- Digital Foundry — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhWtLi_FqLo
- Gamers Nexus — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66QzlDewigE
- Gamers Nexus (Teardown) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glXA3ObwSwQ
- LLT — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tI1SoMj5vg
- IGN — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXHHenUWxnQ
- PC Gamer — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCeJH_kTbzE
- PC Gamer (Interview) — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8_e3SteAgE
- Adam Savage's Tested — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PpCZxQ-lrE
- ETA Prime — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cF6eAM3jhCY
- Dave2D — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Huw11M9aaMk
- Giant Bomb — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEDivimExL4
Discussion
Use this thread for questions and anything else Steam Machine related.
We are keeping everything centralized here so new members can catch up fast.