Valve announced three new pieces of Steam: The Steam Machine as a concept, a new virtual headset called the Steam Fransler, and a new type of Steam product. They all run on Stombos and are scheduled to release sometime in early 2026. Prices have not been revealed yet.
To begin with A steam engineValve has confirmed that it is six times more powerful than Steam Deck and can play your entire Steam library, including AAA and Indie titles. Games will be marked with a “Steam device verified” tag if they play well on the console, as well as a “Steam Deck verified” tag. So, it’s not exactly a cache, but not a PC either. According to Valve, “once you sign in with your Steam account, your entire library will be there waiting for you.”
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As for size, it’s a 6-inch cube designed to fit under your TV or on your desk. It even means an LED strip in the status of the image system like the progress of the download.
This page Smoke frame it is a true gamless headset with no wireless valve. It is designed to be “streaming” first and comes with controls. Valve’s website says it offers “wireless, comfortable, lightweight VR for your Steam library.” Interestingly, Valve also says it can play VR and NON VR titles. Like Steam Machine and Steam Deck, it will also have its own “certified frame” Tag. The tag will help you determine which games, VR or not, will work on the headset.
Steam’s new VR Framework is a VR headset.
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There’s a new feature called clean streaming, which shows details where your eyes are looking. This feature uses low eye tracking data to move high quality pixels to sync with your eyes, for better image quality.
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Finally, a new product Steam controller It has lost power compared to its 2015 version. It has your usual A, B, X, and Y buttons, as well as your icons and guides. But it also features two large trackpads next to the grips to mimic how computer mice move.
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The thumbs use TMR technology to create a responsive feel and increase durability. It also includes haptic feedback for a more immersive experience, and a gyro-powered gyroscope called gripne. Players simply hold and release to turn the Gyro Aim.
It also comes with the Steam Controller Puck, which is a wireless transmitter that works simultaneously as a charging station and a stable connection to your hardware.
New controller with water.
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Currently, The Edge of Steam and Steam Deck Oled he continues to get stronger with the valve. The controller will also be compatible with new hardware.
You can also watch the full announcement video on YouTube.
