Valve Reaffirms 2026 Steam Hardware Launch Amid Shortages

Valve has reaffirmed its commitment to launching the Steam Machine, a console-like mini PC, along with the Steam Frame wireless VR headset and a new Steam Controller in 2026, despite ongoing global shortages of memory and storage components. The company updated a recent community blog post to clarify its timeline, addressing speculation sparked by earlier ambiguous language that suggested possible delays.

The hardware lineup, first unveiled in late 2025, was originally slated for release in the first quarter of 2026. However, supply chain disruptions have pushed back the schedule to later in the year. Valve attributed the challenges to a surge in demand for RAM and storage chips, primarily driven by the expansion of AI data centers. These shortages have already affected the availability of the Steam Deck OLED model and are complicating production for the new devices. In a statement on its Steam Community page, Valve wrote, "We shared recently that there have been challenges with memory and storage shortages, but we will be shipping all three products this year. More updates will be shared as we finalize our plans."

The Steam Machine is designed to deliver a PC gaming experience...