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The Valve Steam Machine is a compact living room gaming PC running SteamOS, designed to bring your entire Steam library to your TV without the need for a full desktop setup. Built around semi-custom AMD Zen 4 and RDNA 3 silicon, Valve claims the Steam Machine delivers over 6x the graphical performance of the Steam Deck, targeting 4K gaming via FSR upscaling. Released June 29, 2026 — this is Valve's most ambitious hardware yet.
Steam Machine
CPUZen 4
GPURDNA 3
RAM16GB DDR5
Price$1,049
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Platform & Processing | |
|---|---|
| OS | SteamOS (Linux-based) — full Steam library access, Steam Controller 2 optimised |
| CPU | Semi-Custom AMD Zen 4, 6-Core / 12-Thread, up to 4.8GHz, 30W TDP |
| GPU | Semi-Custom AMD RDNA 3, 28 Compute Units, 2.45GHz Sustained Clock, 110W TDP |
| VRAM | 8GB GDDR6 |
| RAM | 16GB DDR5 |
| Performance | Targets 4K@60fps via FSR upscaling — approx. 6x graphical performance of Steam Deck |
| Storage | |
| 512GB Model | 512GB NVMe SSD — from $1,049 |
| 2TB Model | 2TB NVMe SSD — from $1,349 |
| Connectivity | |
| Video Output | HDMI — 4K output, up to 4K@60fps (FSR-assisted) |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi (exact standard not confirmed by Valve) |
| Bluetooth | Yes — Steam Controller 2 wireless support |
| USB | USB-A and USB-C ports (exact configuration TBC by Valve) |
| Game Compatibility | |
| Library | Full Steam library — Steam Deck Verified titles automatically Steam Machine Verified |
| Minimum Standard | Steam Machine Verified games must run at 1080p@30fps minimum |
| Input | Steam Controller 2 (sold separately or in bundle); keyboard and mouse supported |
| Design & Build | |
| Form Factor | Small Form Factor (SFF) living room / media console |
| Weight | 2.6 kg (5.7 lbs) |
| Manufacturer | Valve Corporation (fully in-house — no OEM partners) |
| Launch & Pricing | |
| Announced | November 12, 2025 |
| Released | June 29, 2026 (reservation queue — limited stock through 2026) |
| 512GB (no controller) | $1,049 / £879 |
| 2TB (no controller) | $1,349 |
| 2TB + Steam Controller 2 | $1,428 / £1,208 |
The Steam Machine uses a reservation queue system. Stock is limited through 2026 — sign up at store.steampowered.com to join the queue.
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During Apple's Spring Forward event, the company announced a new partnership with HBO, to bring the premium broadcasting service to its Apple TV, along with its iOS devices. Additionally Apple also announced that their plans to offer the Apple TV at a discounted price in future
HBO CEO Richard Plepler was invited on stage during the event to talk about the partnership, and announced that the HBO Now streaming service will be offered to Apple TV subscribers for $14.99 per month. On top of that, those who subscribe for the service in April will get the first month free. The HBO Now streaming service is available across the entire iOS platform, allowing customers to enjoy HBO content like Game of Thrones on their iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. However the service is not extended to Mac users at this point.
On top of the new service, Apple wants its set-top-box to be in more homes, and understands that the $99 price is not for everyone. In celebrating the passing of the 25 million mark in terms of sales, Apple has also dropped the price of Apple TV to just $69.
Now with a lower price and HBO on board, the Apple TV has thrown down the gauntlet to Amazon, Google, and the rest of the field. Will the new price and the introduction of HBO Now coax you into snapping up an Apple TV? Or do the limitations when compared to Android-based set-tops dissuade you from diving in?
Apple TV discounted to $69, offers HBO Now for $14.99 a month
During Apple's Spring Forward event, the company announced a new partnership with HBO, to bring the premium broadcasting service to its Apple TV, along with its iOS devices. Additionally Apple also announced that their plans to offer the Apple TV at a discounted price in future
HBO CEO Richard Plepler was invited on stage during the event to talk about the partnership, and announced that the HBO Now streaming service will be offered to Apple TV subscribers for $14.99 per month. On top of that, those who subscribe for the service in April will get the first month free. The HBO Now streaming service is available across the entire iOS platform, allowing customers to enjoy HBO content like Game of Thrones on their iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. However the service is not extended to Mac users at this point.
On top of the new service, Apple wants its set-top-box to be in more homes, and understands that the $99 price is not for everyone. In celebrating the passing of the 25 million mark in terms of sales, Apple has also dropped the price of Apple TV to just $69.
Now with a lower price and HBO on board, the Apple TV has thrown down the gauntlet to Amazon, Google, and the rest of the field. Will the new price and the introduction of HBO Now coax you into snapping up an Apple TV? Or do the limitations when compared to Android-based set-tops dissuade you from diving in?
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While the Xbox and PlayStation maybe considered the primary gaming consoles in today's market, Android manufacturers are slowly starting to create a console market for casual gamers. The Razer Forge TV is a new gaming console, which allows gamers to play both Android and PC games.
The Razer Forge TV is powered by a 2.5GHz quad-core Snapdragon 805 processor with 2GB of RAM. The four Krait 450 cores are accompanied by the familiar Adreno 420 GPU which runs at 600MHz. You also get 16GB of internal storage, which should be amble for most modern titles. Android 5.0 Lollipop running things with Google Cast support included.
Razer's proprietary Razer Cortex streaming is also featured on the console, allowing gamers to mirror PC games straight to the console. It is said that it paves the way for low latency during the resource-hungry streaming process, which will probably stand high in most gamers' books. Razer Cortex will allow you to stream any PC game, provided that the latter relies on DirectX 9 or higher.
Apart from games, the Forge TV also allows you to cast and stream music, videos, and even Android apps straight on your TV. Android TV is also a part of the specs sheet. Its biggest highlight, however, is its ability to stream whatever PC game you might throw at it.
The Razer Forge TV will be available for purchase in Q1 of 2015, with the basic version costing $99.99, while the controller-enabled one will be priced at $149.99.
source - Razer
Razer Forge TV Android gaming console announced
While the Xbox and PlayStation maybe considered the primary gaming consoles in today's market, Android manufacturers are slowly starting to create a console market for casual gamers. The Razer Forge TV is a new gaming console, which allows gamers to play both Android and PC games.
The Razer Forge TV is powered by a 2.5GHz quad-core Snapdragon 805 processor with 2GB of RAM. The four Krait 450 cores are accompanied by the familiar Adreno 420 GPU which runs at 600MHz. You also get 16GB of internal storage, which should be amble for most modern titles. Android 5.0 Lollipop running things with Google Cast support included.
Razer's proprietary Razer Cortex streaming is also featured on the console, allowing gamers to mirror PC games straight to the console. It is said that it paves the way for low latency during the resource-hungry streaming process, which will probably stand high in most gamers' books. Razer Cortex will allow you to stream any PC game, provided that the latter relies on DirectX 9 or higher.
Apart from games, the Forge TV also allows you to cast and stream music, videos, and even Android apps straight on your TV. Android TV is also a part of the specs sheet. Its biggest highlight, however, is its ability to stream whatever PC game you might throw at it.
The Razer Forge TV will be available for purchase in Q1 of 2015, with the basic version costing $99.99, while the controller-enabled one will be priced at $149.99.
source - Razer
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source - Dell (Alienware)
Alienware Alpha Console lets you play PC games on your TV
Alienware, the American computer hardware outfit owned by Dell Inc., has announced that it will be releasing its first machine powered by Steam in November. The device, which will be known as the Alienware Alpha looks likely to be the first commercially available Steam Machine when it launches. However rather than being built on top of Valve’s SteamOS, the Alpha hardware will be reliant on Microsoft’s Windows 8.1 operating system.
The Alienware Alpha Console will run a version of Windows 8.1 which will be pre-programmed to boot directly into Steam's Big Picture Mode. The console will also ship with a Wireless Xbox 360 controller instead of the Steam Machine controllers. The entire user-interface of the Alpha box is accessible through the Xbox 360 controller, with users also having the option to plug in a mouse to access the "Desktop Mode" of the machine, essentially turning Alienware’s box into a standard computer.
The entry-level Alpha option will ship with an Intel Core i3 processor, complete with 4GB of RAM and a 500GB internal HDD. As with most PCs on the market, the Alpha will also have a set of configurable options that include an i5 and i7 CPU choice, internal storage up to 2TB and the option of doubling up on the included RAM to take the total to an extremely capable 8GB.
While the Alienware Alpha wont be comparable to regular Steam devices which will run SteamOS natively, it is still a powerful and configurable way for users to access their favorite Steam games on a computer connected to a TV. Additionally the company has promised that all existing Windows compatible peripherals will work seamlessly with the Alpha, so that’s at least some good news.
Pre-orders of the Alpha are available now, with prices starting at $550.00 and shipping beginning this coming November. Would you consider picking up an Alienware Alpha instead of a SteamOS powered machine?
source - Dell (Alienware)