Valve came to the table with the announcement of the Steam Machine, a desktop PC that aspires to find a place among options like PS5 or Xbox Series X/S.
Although it was accompanied by the new Steam Controller and Steam Frame VR viewer, It is this cube that generates the most headlines; and with which its creators aspire to avoid the mistakes of the Steam Deck.
In your favor? Its compact design, its versatility and (hopefully) a competitive price. But there are also interesting features that went a little more unnoticed.
OLED Steam Deck
The improved version of Valve’s console offers a better screen, more battery and less heat. Ideal for taking your Steam library anywhere without giving up anything.
These are the secrets behind the Steam Machine’s exterior
Valve decided that the new Steam Machine doesn’t just stand out because of what’s inside, but also thanks to what it shows on the outside. And that’s what Kami highlighted in X.
In addition to the hardware (six times more powerful than a Steam Deck), the device incorporates details designed to make the experience more comfortable and fun.
Highlights the RGB lighting bar located on the front. It’s not just decorative: it can be configured to function as a visual indicator of different system tasks.
For example, can be configured to show download or update progress– Just start an installation and wait for the bar to reach 100%.
Adding to this idea is the magnetic faceplate, another nod to customization. The valve includes several interchangeable designsbut the real potential is that the user can create their own.
Anyone who has a 3D printer can make personalized coversand some in-house developers have even experimented with more advanced versions.
Valve gritted its teeth with an electronic ink display boardcapable of displaying information in real time. Fans are already clamoring for its commercialization.
These are small details, but together they build a clear sensation: the Steam Engine wants to be an option that users can customize and “tweak” as they wish.
A device that has nothing to do with the failed Steam Machine of 2015, and that can be positioned as an alternative to traditional consoles.
Let’s check your range in 2026, when Valve will launch this new product line. We hope the price matches the attraction they are generating.
About The Author
