News stories tagged with #SteamOS
Valve Levels Up: New Steam Controller Arrives in May, Steam Machine Expected in 2026
Valve is expanding its hardware ecosystem with a new Steam Controller priced at 99 euros/dollars, officially launching on May 4, 2026. Simultaneously, software updates and warehouse restocking suggest the imminent launch of a new Steam Machine later in 2026. While the controller features innovative TMR sticks, the Steam Machine continues to face component shortages regarding DDR5 RAM.
Valve Delays Steam Machine Again – 2026 Release Amid Memory Shortages
Valve has delayed the release of the Steam Machine again to 2026 due to global shortages of memory components, despite earlier promises of a launch this year. The console, equipped with Zen 4 and RDNA 3, is expected to run Windows games via Proton, but exact release dates remain uncertain. Valve continues to aim for a first-half 2026 launch while facing persistent supply chain challenges. The delay raises concerns about the device’s competitiveness against Microsoft’s Project Helix and its ability to attract PC gamers.
Lenovo Legion Go 2 and Legion Go S with SteamOS Now Available – Performance and Pricing Compared
Lenovo now offers both the Legion Go 2 with the weaker AMD Ryzen Z2 SoC and the SteamOS-enabled Legion Go S, available for €499 at Mediamarkt.de and Saturn.de. The Legion Go S features an AMD Ryzen Z2 Go, 16 GB RAM, a 512-GB SSD, and an 8-inch touchscreen, delivering higher performance under SteamOS than Windows 11 in tests. The less powerful Legion Go 2 variant is more affordable but provides 15–20% lower performance than the Z2 Extreme version, while the SteamOS version of the Legion Go 2 is delayed until summer.