The company is now focusing on users who need a ready-to-use "plug-and-play system" like a console.
Valve engineer Pierre-Lou Griffet stated in an interview with Skill Up that the price and availability of the Steam Machine will determine the mass success of the device. Against the background of the high cost of RAM, the top version is still unlikely, but the company is open to the idea of releasing a Steam Machine Pro.
Potentially yes, I think we are open to any options. Right now we are focusing on this level of specifications because we believe it optimally combines affordability and performance.
Valve is also interested in how users and third-party manufacturers will modify the Steam Machine.
We want SteamOS to be suitable for any level of specifications, not just the one we have chosen.
The exact release date and price of the Steam Machine have not yet been announced. Valve promises more information in early 2026.
