Steam Wiki Guide

Steam Machine

Steam Machine now has it's own wiki! Head to the Steam Machine Wiki for the updates and comparisons of the Steam Machine hardware from the various manufacturers.

What is Valve's Steam Machine?

The Steam Machine is Valve-developed hardware that is set to be released some time in 2014.[1] Multiple different iterations of the device will be released by different hardware manufacturers, and they will all be running the recently announced SteamOS. Along with the different manufacturers, Valve will also be releasing their own version of the Steam Box. This version will be considered the benchmark for the devices, and the others will highlight other features such as physical design, quietness, price and even power.

Why is Valve Making a Steam Machine?



How is Steam Machine Different from a Standard PC?

(Most people Including console gamers don't know this.)It appears that it is just be a small form factor PC. It will, according to Newell,be Linux-based. It will not be a closed system like a console. It will also be possible to change the hardware, install your own software, run another OS, and even "use it to build a robot" according to the Valve website.[2]

How Much Will a Steam Machine Cost?


Will the Steam Machine Have a Unique Input Device?



What Special Features will the Steam Machine Have?

Valve seems very interested in the idea of using one Steam Machine to send a signal to numerous monitors through local networks, perhaps as much as eight, so that one Steam Machine could serve an entire household. [4]

Is Xi3's Piston the Steam Machine?



So When is the Steam Machine Going to be Ready?

All signs are pointing to somewhere in 2014, according to the most recent news announcement from Valve.[6] A beta program to test the console is available to sign up for right now, and those selected will receive a free console to test out. The beta program is set to start before the end of 2013.