Steam Machine Companion Cube case cancelled because Dbrand didn't ask Valve for permission to make it: 'We’re going to regret that decision for a very long time' This was definitely not a triumph. PC Gamer · Jun 29
Valve threatens legal action against Dbrand over its unsanctioned Portal 2-inspired Companion Cube — edgy accessories manufacturer kills product after asking for licensing deal, admits it didn't have 'the right to make it' Valve has asked Dbrand to stop selling its Portal 2-themed Companion Cube cases for the Steam Machine, since it never asked the company permission to begin with. Tom’s Hardware · Jun 29
"We’re going to regret that decision for a very long time": RIP to the amazing Steam Machine Portal Companion Cube case Dbrand made without asking Valve first Dbrand's extremely popular Portal Companion Cube Steam Machine case has been discontinued after Valve issued a takedown due to licensing issues. Windows Central · Jun 29
"We are carefully monitoring the market": As Xbox prices increase, PlayStation maker Sony says it doesn't want "to sell hardware at significant losses" PlayStation manufacturer Sony says it doesn't want "to sell hardware at significant losses" after Microsoft raises its Xbox console prices. Windows Central · Jun 29
The best thing about the Steam Machine has just been killed – bye bye Companion Cube, it was fun while it lasted Dbrand's ambitious Steam Machine case missed out one small thing – permission T3 · Jun 29
DIY Steam Machine gaming PCs are cropping up — can 3D-printed cases and RTX 5060s actually recreate Valve's magic? An AMD engineer and PC enthusiast built his own custom Steam Machine with an RTX 5060 inside. I highly doubt it's the last project of this sort we'll see, but the creator notes this sort of thing isn't all it's cracked up to be. Windows Central · Jun 29
As Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney blasts Valve over Steam AI disclosures, dev makes those disclosures even more noticeable and hides AI-aided games in search results Browser plugin makes spotting AI games on Steam much easier GamesRadar · Jun 29
The Steam Machine is overpriced yet it's sold out already in Japan — but be careful about buying a cheap clone Be careful around apparently enticing Steam Machine copies from Asia, even if the real thing is selling out at its eye-watering MSRP. TechRadar · Jun 29
Steamroller becomes first prebuilt gaming PC to ship with SteamOS — Ryzen 9600X, Radeon RX 7600, 16GB DDR5 RAM system available for preorder at $1,299 Steamroller is the first commercially available prebuilt gaming PC running SteamOS, pairing standard desktop components with future upgradeability. Tom’s Hardware · Jun 29
Just in case the Steam Machine wasn't expensive enough, scalpers list Valve's new hardware for over $3,000 as the first wave starts shipping Resellers have already managed to make sales at twice the asking price GamesRadar · Jun 29
You're right to be suspicious of the $688 Chinese Steam Machine clone, but there's more to this faux box A Steam Machine clone that boasts SteamOS, an RX 6750 GRE GPU, and 16GB DDR5 RAM has popped up in China, but its specs are an impossible combination. GamesRadar · Jun 29
Scalpers Sell Steam Machine For Over 2x Its SRP on eBay After Valve Sells Out Steam Machine is selling for over twice as much as its SRP on eBay as scalpers take this opportunity after it sold out from Valve. Player One · Jun 29
If you thought Valve’s price for the Steam Machine was ludicrous, wait until you see the scalpers It's scalping time. Destructoid · Jun 28
Scalpers are already flipping Steam Machine reservations for double Valve's asking price Though Valve's Steam Machine hasn't yet hit store shelves, scalpers are already jacking up the price by listing reservations slots on third-party platforms. Tom’s Guide · Jun 28
Tom’s Hardware · Jun 28 AMD engineer 3D-prints Steam Machine-a-like with diagonal mobo mounting — parts include a Mini ITX motherboard, RTX 5060, and a flex ATX PSU The Terk Box v1.1 looks like the closest DIY alternative to Valve's Steam Machine yet. 3D print source files are available.
GamesRadar · Jun 28 As the Steam Machine, Xbox, and PS5 consoles reach eye-watering prices, Lenovo says we're in a new normal for RAM costs Strap in
Tom’s Hardware · Jun 27 Steam Machine scalping hits $3,000 on eBay as sellers list preorder reservations — scalpers already flipping queues for 2X the MSRP of the 2TB model Several listings for Steam Machine pre-orders are being sold at markups so high that buyers will have to pay 140% to 167% above Valve's selling price.
Tom’s Guide · Jun 27 I tested the Steam Machine and I really wanted to love it — but I simply can't for $1,049 The Steam Machine does what I want it to do — a well-designed box that brings together the complexity of PC gaming into a couch console experience that’s really enjoyable when it clicks. But at $1,049, the underpowered parts are exposed and it’s left feeling lost in the sea of…
GamesRadar · Jun 26 On Steam Machine, Valve engineers say "the cheaper the better," but a price drop is unlikely "any time soon" "We would love to be able to make the Steam Machine more affordable and reach more people"
PC Gamer · Jun 26 Steam Machine preorder emails are in the wild, and it finally feels real: Valve is actually gonna release this thing in 2026 Did you get one?
GamesRadar · Jun 26 I've spent 5 hours diving into the Steam Summer Sale with our features editor, and these are the 11 best games on discount I'd recommend From the Witcher 3 to Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, here are best Steam Summer sale games for 2026 that we saw
TechRadar · Jun 26 'Stim Machine' is an alternative build outgunning the Steam Machine with a more powerful GPU, all at the same price — but there are notable compromises An AMD 9060 XT graphics card makes this alternative to the Steam Machine much more powerful, but that's not quite the full story.
Total Film · Jun 26 Backrooms director Kane Parsons has visited Valve, and the chances of a Portal movie happening just shot up The director is a huge fan of the games
Player One · Jun 26 Valve Clarifies Steam Machine's 4K Capabilities, Changes Wording on Its Listing Valve has made revisions on its website which clarifies the 4K capabilities of the Steam Machine. Here's what has been changed.
Windows Central · Jun 25 "A hater community trying to kill the game": Epic Games CEO speaks out against Steam's forced AI disclosure policy and how it's harming developers Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney is not shy about taking shots at Steam, and in a recent interview, he talks about how forced AI disclosures on Valve's mega storefront are harming developers. He makes some good points, but keep in mind this is the same guy spearheading the AI-infused Unreal…