When you think of gaming PCs, you almost inevitably think of Windows-based hardware. However, Valve is hoping to change that mindset with the unveiling of the Steam Machine. It might even change your ...

For most of my life, I've been a console gamer. From the moment I got a Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) as a combination birthday and Christmas present at the tail end of 1986, I became absolutely ...

The recent announcement from Valve of a new slate of hardware products has excited players, but while a revamped Steam Controller and an updated virtual reality headset, the Steam Frame, have drawn ...

The Steam Hardware family is growing! Valve is pleased to announce that in 2026 three new hardware devices will expand the ways Steam users can play. Just like Steam Deck all these devices are ...

Valve's upcoming Steam Machine is an exciting prospect for both the console and gaming PC markets, as it looks like it'll straddle both realms. However, it will also add another option to the diverse ...

Valve has announced three new Steam hardware products, which will all be shipping out in early 2026. Next year will see the launch of a new Steam Controller, a Steam Machine for PC gaming, and the ...

Back in 2015, Valve launched its first Steam Machine. At that time, the small gaming computer didn’t quite take off, and Valve ultimately stopped selling it. So many gamers were a bit surprised when ...

I’ve been looking for a better way to play Steam games on my TV, and the Steam Machine checks all my boxes. is a senior reporter covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 ...

Maximize your gaming budget with this guide to building a $400 Steam Machine, featuring an Intel i7 processor and AMD Radeon ...

Virtual PCs have important uses, such as providing a dedicated environment for testing new applications or enabling the parallel operation of multiple operating systems. But the virtualization ...

One of the big dividing lines between consoles and gaming PCs is price. None of this type of hardware comes cheap, but the PlayStation 5 in all its iterations still has the price advantage over ...