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I test gaming handhelds for a living — and this is what I expect in 2026

2025 was a substantial year for gaming handhelds, and 2026 should be almost as groundbreaking. Here are some developments we expect to see next year.

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I was stoked for the Steam Machine — but this one thing could be a deal-breaker

The Steam Machine's potential price could be damaging. Here's what we think Valve's gaming device will cost and how that could sway or deter customers.

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Valve just dropped a massive hint that the Steam Deck 2 could switch to Arm — here's why

Valve is paving the way to deliver Windows PC gaming on Arm devices, and now the Steam Deck 2 will benefit. Here's why Valve’s next handheld points to an Arm future.

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SteamOS is so close to greatness — but can Valve finally crack anti‑cheat and remove the biggest barrier holding PC gamers back?

SteamOS continues to grow, but kernel-level anti-cheat requirements still block major multiplayer games. Valve is working on solutions, yet developers must commit before the platform can fully thrive.

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No budget gaming here: Valve’s Steam Machine will rival true PC prices as it confirms it won't subsidize the price (which may be good for Xbox)

A reveal that could make or break Valve’s return to the living room console fight before it even begins.

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Valve: Steam Machine Won’t Follow Console Pricing, Will Be Priced Like a PC

Don't expect console prices.

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Valve engineer confirms the Steam Machine won't be subsidized – here's why I'm fearing the worst for the price

The dream of a $500 compact gaming PC has been dashed – but how much might the Steam Machine cost in the end?

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Steam Machine price "more in line with what you might expect from the current PC market," confirms Valve – but "ideally we'd be pretty competitive with that and have a pretty good deal"

It makes sense, "at that level of performance"

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Valve: Steam Machine Price to be 'In Line with Current PC Market,' Bring Users a 'Good Deal'

Valve has addressed the Steam Machine's price tag and has assured users that it would be in line with the PC market.

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Valve coder confirms the Steam Machine will be priced like a PC, albeit at a 'good deal': 'If you build a PC from parts and get to basically the same level of performance, that’s the general price window that we aim to be at'

The Steam Machine's price isn't certain yet, but don't expect it to come subsidized.

PC Gamer

The upcoming Steam Machine won't be 'subsidized' like consoles to hit a more attractive price target, suggesting high relative pricing — Valve engineer confirms the device competes with only the PC market

Leaving out the price for the Steam Machine at Valve's 2026 hardware lineup reveal has turned the internet into rumor mill vultures, but now Valve itself has given us a big hint at what the device would cost. The company has confirmed the Steam Machine won't be subsidized like consoles,…

Tom’s Hardware

The Steam Deck 2 sounds like it'll be a huge leap in performance, but there's one big reason why it doesn't exist yet

A CPU doesn't yet exist for a "truly next-gen performance Steam Deck", but Valve has a "pretty good idea" of what the sequel will be like.

TechRadar

Valve is waiting to create the Steam Deck 2 until major silicon and architectural improvements emerge — drastically better performance with the same battery life is not enough

The Steam Deck 2 is not happening anytime soon, a notion that has just been reinforced by software engineer Pierre-Loup Griffais, who says that Valve is waiting for true next-gen silicon with architectural improvements that will allow the Steam Deck successor to offer both significantly better performance and battery life,…

Tom’s Hardware

Steam Deck 2 can't happen yet because of one simple thing

Waiting for an update to the Steam Deck? You could be waiting a while.

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Valve wants Steam Deck 2 to "truly be a next-gen performance" machine: "We're not interested in getting to a point where it's 20 or 30 or even 50% more performance"

"The thing we're making sure of is that it's a worthwhile enough performance upgrade to make sense as a standalone product"

PC Gamer

Valve believes its new Steam Machine could open up a whole new world of SteamOS desktops: 'Put it on, say, something that's running an RX 9070 XT, you would be good to go'

"We're really interested to see what other companies do with the form factor."

Tom’s Guide

Steam Deck 2 rumored to be in the works — and it may arrive with a massive AMD APU upgrade

Valve may already be working on its highly anticipated Steam Deck 2, as rumors suggest it could arrive with a huge AMD APU upgrade.

PC Gamer

Somebody actually bought that $3,000 Steam Deck prototype off eBay, then they let a YouTuber crack it open to see what's inside

I'm glad that Valve iterated beyond this.

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The SteamOS era is imminent: Valve adds a new compatibility rating for games that’ll run on ‘any device that’s not a Steam Deck’

Sounds like more SteamOS devices could be on their way soon.

Tom’s Guide

Steam Deck 2 — everything we’ve heard about Valve’s rumored handheld

Valve hasn't officially announced the Steam Deck 2, but reports suggest the company is thinking about its next handheld gaming device.

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Valve Steam Deck 2 rumors: The handheld gaming PC we've been waiting for

There's good news and bad news about the Steam Deck 2 — here's what we know

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My Steam Deck 2 dreams just got crushed, now I have to crush yours too

Valve sets the record straight on Steam Deck 2 speculation, but is there a handheld to enjoy while I wait for the real thing?

Tom’s Hardware

Valve shoots down rumors of RDNA4-based Steam Console — it routinely tests new hardware that isn't put into its own devices

Rumors of a new Steam Console using RDNA4 are greatly exaggerated, but there's clearly a future for Steam-branded hardware. Here's the rundown on what we know and expect from the eventual Steam Deck successor.

Windows Central

Valve designer says SteamOS isn't meant to "push users away from Windows," but to provide a compelling option for PC gaming

Valve isn't trying to push users away from Windows, according to SteamOS developer Pierre-Loup Griffais.

PC Gamer

Valve dev says SteamOS isn't about killing Windows: 'If a user has a good experience on Windows, there's no problem'

"It's not a goal in itself to convert users who already have a good experience."

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