Valve has announced a delay in the launch of its Steam Machine, Steam Frame, and Steam Controller hardware, citing the ongoing memory and storage crunch as the reason. The company had initially planned to start shipping the products in early 2026, with some journalists being told to expect a launch in the first quarter of 2026.
The delay is now expected to push the launch to sometime in the first half of the year. The memory and storage shortages, which are affecting the industry as a whole, will also have an impact on the pricing of the products. Valve has stated that it will reset expectations for the pricing “as soon as possible”. In a statement, the company said: “We planned on being able to share specific pricing and launch dates by now, but the memory and storage shortages you’ve likely heard about across the industry have impacted our plans.”
The delay and pricing changes will likely have a significant impact on the launch and adoption of Valve’s new hardware. As the company works to adjust its plans and provide updated information, customers and industry watchers will be waiting to see how the Steam Machine, Steam Frame, and Steam Controller will be affected by the ongoing memory and storage crunch. Further updates on the launch and pricing are expected to be announced by Valve in the coming months.
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