To be honest, I expected RAM prices would push back the release date. But AMD would know more about than I would.
I just want the controller with trackpads and back buttons.
AMD say the Steam Machine is "on track" for an early 2026 release
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otacon239@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
Telorand@reddthat.com 2 weeks ago
I have the first generation, and once I learned how to properly use it and set up the pads and gyro, it quickly became one of my favorite controllers of all time.
I hope this next one will be even better.
Fubarberry@sopuli.xyz 2 weeks ago
I’m pretty sure they’re going to wait to release the controller alongside the Steam Machine.
Unfortunately that would mean that if RAM/etc prices cause a Machine delay, we’ll probably see the controller get delayed as well.
DoucheBagMcSwag@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 weeks ago
Yes this. 100%
InvalidName2@lemmy.zip 2 weeks ago
Same for me! I’m waiting on the new controller.
If I were wealthy, I’d be all about the Frame and Machine as well, but at a minimum, I’d love to have the controllers assuming they live up to my expectations, which as this point are basically, does it work and does the battery last more than a year or two?
otacon239@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
Looks like they’re using standard rechargeable AAs, so very replaceable.
phx@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
I really want the Frame. The Index is one tech and cords suck. Oculus actually did a lot of things right but I just can’t justify throwing my money at Meta…
Resonosity@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 weeks ago
Same bro!!
_Nico198X_@europe.pub 2 weeks ago
i NEED that new controller.
whitecollarcry@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
💉 gimme
bjoern_tantau@swg-empire.de 3 weeks ago
I don’t think the RAM prices are going to go back down again any time soon. So there wouldn’t be any point in waiting.
massive_bereavement@fedia.io 3 weeks ago
I can imagine RAM scavengers marauding the wastelands.
NotMyOldRedditName@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
When they find my “old electronics” drawer, it’ll be a goldmine of ddr2/3 ram
Tarquinn2049@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
But they might be able to make a similarly powered device with older style ram, it would take a significant re-work though, one that would delay release.
AI_toothbrush@lemmy.zip 2 weeks ago
Im really excited for the steam frame. Never had a vr headset personally but have tried it out a few times before with friends and the steam frame is the perfect mix between running linux, being from a company that i trust(more than others) and having the ability to obtain games… lets say from “less trusted sources”. But if some steam games run on it ill actually be buying some that tickle my fancy.
Truscape@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 weeks ago
SteamVR/OpenXR has been a standard for a long time, so pretty much all headsets can work on the platform (and by extension, there are plenty of vr games that run both on Steam and off of steam using the standard, such as the Vivecraft Minecraft Java edition mod :D). As a happy Valve Index owner for several years I am definitely looking forward to upgrading to the Steam Frame and selling my old headset, although I’m not sure when that’ll make sense for me personally (since the index still works and plays games well).
Oh yeah some recommendations for good VR games:
- Into the Radius 1 and 2 (STALKER/Metro like experience but VR)
- Half Life Alyx (the one and only)
- Pavlov VR/Contractors (if you like Counterstrike/Battlefield style gameplay)
- VRChat (meeting so many cool people and exploring some crazy worlds)
- Way too many good mods that bring VR gameplay to desktop games (best ones are Vivecraft and SPT VR in my current experience)
TheOakTree@lemmy.zip 2 weeks ago
I just got into VR and I recently tried Ace Combat 7 in VR… Incredible experience once you have the right setup.
As for motion controlled VR games, I tried Asgard’s Wrath and was pretty disappointed. Synth Riders is always a good time, and Kayak VR is gorgeous, but I’m struggling to find a game that has gameplay more compelling than “shoot here” and “swing your swords wildly.”
AI_toothbrush@lemmy.zip 2 weeks ago
Ah thanks. I also meant how its a good standalone console in my comment. I tried out beatsaber once for example and i liked it a lot(which is not surprising as i like rythm games) and an apk of that should run on the steam frame and if they release an arm version of it on steam thats even better. Alsl thx for the recommendations ill definitely try them out.
Cethin@lemmy.zip 2 weeks ago
I highly doubt it’s going to be an upgrade to the Index, or at least I hope it isn’t. That device is the ultimate premium gaming option, if you can afford it and have the space. I’m assuming this device is going to be targeting a more affordable price. The Index did well for the price, but it didn’t sell crazy numbers because it was $1k on top of needing a $2-3k PC. If they actually want to finally push VR, it needs to be much cheaper.
samus12345@sh.itjust.works 2 weeks ago
the ability to obtain games… lets say from “less trusted sources”
This has been a big reason that I like the Steam Deck that nobody talks about. Which is probably a good thing!
Blackmist@feddit.uk 2 weeks ago
My CV1 died a few weeks ago. I fancy the Steam Frame, but I’ll wait for release before deciding. I hate Meta, but do I hate them for several times the price of a Quest…
eletes@sh.itjust.works 2 weeks ago
Depending on when they inked their contracts, they may have locked in favorable RAM prices last year
Odemption@sopuli.xyz 2 weeks ago
This is what I’ve been theorizing and hoping would be the case, and I feel like valve deserves a W like that coming in hot when gamers need it most.
NotMyOldRedditName@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
I can’t imagine they would launch something without having at least a couple years locked in.
doublah@sopuli.xyz 2 weeks ago
Problem is there’s been reports about memory providers cancelling contracts, as the premium AI companies will pay is far higher than breaking the current contracts.
sudoMakeUser@sh.itjust.works 3 weeks ago
Exciting! We are in early 2026 already.
Prove_your_argument@piefed.social 3 weeks ago
I figured the announcement for preorders would have been two or three weeks ago. We will see I suppose.
leftzero@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 weeks ago
Feels like it’s been 2026 for years already. Can’t bear the thought of there being even more of it.
Dupelet@piefed.social 2 weeks ago
Less than a day later, and Steam already announced the opposite.
FirmDistribution@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
I’m laughing so hard at this. It’s like they’re beefing.
Dupelet@piefed.social 2 weeks ago
They probably are internally, steam doesn’t want to have to deal with unnecessary missed expectations just because a partner talked about stuff they obviously have no knowledge of.
IzzyJ@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
My only complaint so far is I wish they called it the Steam Engine
Matty_r@programming.dev 2 weeks ago
Steam Machine is better for SEO I imagine
Bullerfar@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
Steam engine has nothing to do with hardware
babyfarmer@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
checks calendar
Are they aware we are rapidly running out of time to make an “early 2026” release date?
Fubarberry@sopuli.xyz 2 weeks ago
Valve just announced they’re still targeting a release in the first half of 2026, but they don’t know when and it’s uncertain due to component pricing.
There’s a dedicated post about it in this community that went up a couple hours ago.
Buffalobuffalo@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 weeks ago
I could agree that first half is earlier than second half, but feel its a misuse of the spirit of the word early.
Prove_your_argument@piefed.social 3 weeks ago
Pricing or frig off lahey!
I have a buddy who wants to play Nioh 3 but has problems spending money. This could be his solution but… not if it’s like $1200+
Cethin@lemmy.zip 2 weeks ago
Despite what everyone says, it’s probably not going to be cheaper than building your own system, especially since building your own you can skip stuff you don’t need and prioritize parts you really want. This just has whatever it has. You don’t get to pick and choose. At best, it’s going to be about the same price as if you purchased the hardware yourself.
It will be less effort though, so there’s that.
I think price estimates are somewhere sub $600. That’s all just speculation though.
Buffalobuffalo@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 weeks ago
If its even close to build it yourself the opportunity cost of doimg it yourself should be considered. Turn key operation is good.
Dariusmiles2123@sh.itjust.works 3 weeks ago
As I already have a Playstation 5 for demanding games (and my kids playing Fortnite and Roblox sadly) and a Steam Deck for less demanding games, I really don’t know for sure if I’m gonna get a Steam Machine.
Its price and the way it integrates with my Steam Deck might be a deciding factor.
To be honest, I’m quite happy it isn’t out yet as it’s pushing my FOMO away.
I guess the wise decision would be to buy every game on Playstation physical, sell them and buy them again on Steam Machine 2 instead of getting a Playstation 6. Espace especially because I’m only using the Playstation for racing games (too demanding for the Deck) or exclusives…
pinball_wizard@lemmy.zip 2 weeks ago
As I already have a Playstation 5 for demanding games (and my kids playing Fortnite and Roblox sadly) and a Steam Deck for less demanding games, I really don’t know for sure if I’m gonna get a Steam Machine.
That makes sense. I sometimes forget that not everyone shares my deep burning despise for Sony…yet.
Anyway, it’ll be good to have a better option when the Playstation 6 does whatever bullshit Sony pulls out of their asses next.
Dariusmiles2123@sh.itjust.works 2 weeks ago
What made you despise Sony?
I guess the disappearance of a physical Bluray player is gonna make me jump to 100% Linux gaming soon anyway.
Cethin@lemmy.zip 2 weeks ago
One good thing if you purchase this and ditch the PS is you don’t have to pay for a membership, which is insane that console players still put up with that. A quick search (without actually checking if it’s correct) is that it’s $160 per year, on top of what you’re paying for your internet. The Steam Machine would pay for itself in just a few years, even with no other advantages.
Dariusmiles2123@sh.itjust.works 2 weeks ago
I don’t have the Playstation plus anymore but I never payed above 70$ and got a lot of free games with it.
Still, it wasn’t worth it to me as I mostly play single player games except some racing sims…
Flames5123@sh.itjust.works 2 weeks ago
Owning a steam deck and a gaming PC, the deck integration is amazing. The cross saves just work and I’ve had no problem, even when I have a save conflict.
P00ptart@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
I hope it does well but at current I’m not buying anything new
neo2478@sh.itjust.works 2 weeks ago
I’m really dubitating between a steam machine or a framework desktop, which will he a bit more money but more powerful.
locahosr443@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
I would think the framework would be somewhere around twice the price per performance but we won’t know until release.
Seems like if you’re leaning framework a self build makes more sense. I don’t see the value proposition of a framework desktop if you’re technically literate enough to be on lemmy.
neo2478@sh.itjust.works 2 weeks ago
I am leaning to the framework over self built because I like the power efficiency and want to support a company that I believe in. Also I refuse to give NVIDIA any money even if its indirectly by purchasing a used gpu.
papertowels@mander.xyz 2 weeks ago
I love framework computers, but unless you’re working with LLMs and can leverage the high VRAM, you’re better off building your own desktop if you’re comfortable. The desktop represents a very specific niche, and the repairability of a traditional ITX desktop handedly beats that of the framework desktop.
mnemonicmonkeys@sh.itjust.works 2 weeks ago
Apparently Framework have been sponsoring some projects run by alt-right grifters lately fyi
MrWildBunnycat@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
Please don’t spread misinformation with no context.
spicehoarder@lemmy.zip 2 weeks ago
If you don’t have a strong preference, at least chose the one which will have more support. Choose the Gabe Cube
verdi@tarte.nuage-libre.fr 2 weeks ago
I just want the SteamOS on Desktop, finally!
NotMyOldRedditName@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
Isn’t that what BigScreen mode essentially is?
Buffalobuffalo@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 weeks ago
Big picture doesnt have the consistent expectation of everything working right when you update your everything else. Apples to oranges.
deacon@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
I would really have to sit and have a long hard think about what my price ceiling is for any of the new Steam lineup. I know I have a maximum price I’m willing to pay but I only have a hazy idea of what that might be.
yumyumsmuncher@feddit.uk 2 weeks ago
Yes but when!
Iambus@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
Not gonna happen, Valve are already revising price and release dates.
iamthetot@piefed.ca 2 weeks ago
Gabe could afford to eat the price spikes of the components and sell a reasonably priced machine.
But he won’t.
PonyOfWar@pawb.social 3 weeks ago
Best case scenario is that they had already secured a RAM deal when the prices went mad, so they can now offer a good price. Even then, it might still be an issue for later batches though.
Sunshine@piefed.ca 3 weeks ago
If they got the deal secured, you bet your table the ordering website is gonna get slammed.
arudesalad@piefed.ca 3 weeks ago
A week after it ships ebay will be full of “steam machine bring your own ram”
Zetta@mander.xyz 2 weeks ago
I’m pretty sure they likely did what they did with the steam LCD, which was order an absolutely insane amount of units that they had stock for years. The semi-custom AMD chip they’re using likely needed a minimum order of millions of units.