17 trends tracked about this subject — the full history, oldest to newest below.
Valve has introduced Steam Machine and SteamOS compatibility ratings to the Steam store, sparking discussion regarding their application to rival hardware.
Recent reviews and technical tests are questioning the relevance of the Steam Machine as users experiment with installing SteamOS on custom hardware.
Custom Mini-ITX builds are challenging Valve's Steam Machine by offering significant performance gains at a lower price point.
Valve has released official Windows drivers for the Steam Machine, enabling Windows 11 support for the hardware.
Valve's new $1,049 Steam Machine enters the market facing performance comparisons with the PS5 and competition from free software alternatives.
An indie developer is calling for changes to Steam's refund policy after 55,000 players allegedly completed their game and then requested refunds.
Valve has released SteamOS updates featuring critical WiFi speed improvements and new graphical capabilities for the Steam Deck.
A new Steam Machine suffers a catastrophic GPU failure after just 20 minutes of use.
Valve's decision to open-source Steam Machine faceplates sparks a wave of DIY creativity among gamers.
Former PlayStation president Shuhei Yoshida has criticized Valve's top-selling Steam Machine, questioning if it feels like a return to the PS4 era.
Scalpers are listing Steam Machine preorder reservations on eBay for up to $3,000, roughly double the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Valve has removed performance claims regarding 4K 60FPS from the Steam Machine's official page following the arrival of critical reviews.
Valve is launching the Steam Machine hardware and finally releasing SteamOS for desktop, allowing users to build their own machines.
AMD has officially released FSR 4.1, introducing INT8 support for RX 7000 series GPUs and integration for Valve's upcoming Steam Machine.
Valve has accidentally leaked AMD's FSR 4.1 upscaling technology via Proton Experimental, revealing support for RDNA 3 and RDNA 3.5 GPUs.
dBrand has launched a Portal-themed Companion Cube enclosure for Valve's unreleased Steam Machine.
Valve has used a Dota 2 update to mock dataminers searching for clues about the long-awaited Half-Life 3.