Valve has unveiled its powerful new Steam Machine console, set to rival PlayStation and Xbox with 4K gaming and PC features.

Keep in mind, though, that Griffais said Valve is focused on getting those kinds of performance improvements “at the same battery life.” The ROG Xbox Ally X has a 50 percent larger battery than the original Steam Deck, and it still fully drains that battery in around two hours when running the most taxing games in “Turbo” mode.

In 2025, the VR/AR space finally has some real competition. In this specs breakdown, we compare the new Steam Frame VR headset versus Meta Quest 3 and Apple Vision Pro.

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Valve's new Steam Machine is a smart little gaming PC that looks at home on a desk or under the TV. Could it pose a threat to games consoles too?

At the other end of the spectrum, Superdata Research founder and SuperJoost newsletter author Joost Van Dreunen predicted the entry-level Steam Machine could come in as low as $549, rising to $749 for the 2TB version (plus an additional $50 for bundles including a Steam Controller).

When I tried Half-Life: Alyx streaming from a PC to Valve’s new Steam Frame VR headset, I was blown away; thanks to the Frame’s dedicated wireless adapter and a cool trick Valve calls “foveated streaming,” I didn’t detect any latency as I explored an industrial building and fought some head crabs.