Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
I've said many times that SteamOS was probably not going to get a general hardware release for generic hardware but it turns out that following the launch of Steam Machine pricing we now know that this is not true
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The Verge Article: web.archive.org/web/20260623000206/https://www.theverge.com/games/953411/valve-steamos-desktop-nvidia
Steam Update: store.steampowered.com/news/app/1675200/view/697641379212298072
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I've said many times that SteamOS was probably not going to get a general hardware release for generic hardware but it turns out that following the launch of Steam Machine pricing we now know that this is not true
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Steam Update: store.steampowered.com/news/app/1675200/view/697641379212298072
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![Valve has Cooked Up Something Amazing
Finally the Steam Controller is actually coming we know when its dropping, May 4th and honestly Im super excited for it, Ive not got a chance to try it yet but everything Im seeing with it looks absolutely amazing
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PC Peformance: https://www.techpowerup.com/348023/steam-will-estimate-game-fps-before-purchase-to-show-expected-pc-performance
Proton 11 Beta: https://x.com/SadlyItsBradley/status/2044888780440551671
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Valve Announcement: https://store.steampowered.com/news/group/45479024/view/508485755865137686
Steam Controller Purchase Page: https://store.steampowered.com/sale/steamcontroller
SC Controller: https://github.com/C0rn3j/sc-controller
8BitDo: https://www.8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-wireless-controller/
iFixit: https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/valve-will-be-providing-steam-controller-replacement-parts-via-ifixit-after-launch/
Steam Frame and Machine: https://x.com/SadlyItsBradley/status/2048818605991604356
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