Now that Valve has announced its Steam Machine, it is logical to ask whether it is more powerful than the current generation consoles from both PlayStation (PS5 and PS5 Pro) and Xbox (Series X|S).

The Steam Machine marks Valve’s long-awaited return to the console wars. It looks slick and sounds powerful enough to play modern games on decent settings. But Valve is leaving the biggest question of ...

TL;DR: Valve focuses on a mid-range Steam Machine offering plug-and-play compatibility, targeting affordability and broad game support rather than high-end specs. While open to future Steam Machine ...

It's not a "GameCube" per se, but Valve's Steam Machine will bring your Steam library to your living room. Reading time 4 minutes Valve is entering the console race, and it’s doing so in the most ...

Not for console loyalists: existing libraries and the PS5 Pro make switching unlikely. Not for most PC gamers: budget target, limited upgrades, and weaker hardware than typical PCs. The Steam Machine ...

The Steam Machine could cost around $699, it is claimed – around the same price as a PS5 Pro. That's dependent on how much it can source components for, so could change over the coming months. Valve ...

Valve has announced three new hardware devices coming in 2026 – the Steam Controller, Steam Frame (a wireless VR headset) and top of the list, the Steam Machine, a compact PC which runs SteamOS, ...

The Steam Machine is the new PC gaming-focused console revealed by Valve in November 2025. Alongside this reveal, we also got our first look at the new Steam Controller and new VR headset, titled the ...

Valve released a fair few details when in unveiled its new games console earlier this month, but pricing wasn't one of them. We still don't know exactly how much the Steam Machine will be. It's been ...