Valve, the company behind the popular PC gaming platform Steam, has announced the introduction of two new hardware products: the Steam Machine home console and the Steam Frame VR headset.
The Steam Machine is a compact, PC-like home console that boasts a custom Zen 4 CPU from AMD. It is reported to be six times more powerful than the Steam Deck, offering various memory and storage configurations that allow for user upgradability.
Accompanying the Steam Machine is an updated Steam Controller, featuring haptic-feedback trackpads and a traditional array of controls. Additionally, Valve unveiled the Steam Frame VR headset, designed for lag-free, wireless gaming when connected to a PC. The headset’s dedicated wireless module ensures seamless data transfer, providing a high-quality VR experience.
The Steam Frame can also function as a standalone headset, running on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip. This allows users to play x86 games on ARM architecture through SteamOS, with a focus on gaming performance and a lightweight design.
Source: WIRED