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From Steam Deck updates to store policy shifts and hardware leaks, get the latest news on Valve’s dominance in the PC ecosystem.
So, why would anyone in their right mind installing Windows 11 on a Steam Machine, especially as it seems Valve hasn’t implemented dual-booting (so you can pick between Windows 11 and SteamOS when you turn the machine on, hopefully that comes later)? Well, while SteamOS is designed for a console-like simplicity, for a lot of mainstream users, Windows 11 will be more user-friendly (if you’ve ever had to troubleshoot an issue with Linux, you’ll know it’s not for the faint of heart). If you’re planning to use the Steam Machine as a standard PC (which Valve says you can do), then installing Window
Wait… what?! Valve releases drivers so you can install Windows 11 on a Steam Machine, whilst also improving Proton so you never have to leave Linux.… So, while I do applaud Valve for giving users the option, as it helps show how open the Steam Machine, and gaming PCs in general, can be, I think Valve has also made this option pretty pointless, for both good and bad reasons. …
… It's not all Valve's fault, as the RAM crisis has effectively hit every PC manufacturer in 2026. After all, it's the reason why the Steam Machine costs as much as it does, as the market conditions forced Valve's hand to avoid selling at a loss. …
… 'The Orange Box' as shared on Reddit is a particularly smart example of one such effort with a strong Valve theme, built in a SilverStone SG05BB-Lite case. It has a Ryzen 7 5800X processor inside and an RX 9060 XT graphics card to give this considerably more pep than Valve's gaming PC. …
… It's exactly why the Steam Machine's inevitable launch is still in a limbo state, as Valve doesn't want to be rash in such uncertain times, and leave consumers frustrated. …
Valve will soon be putting an end to physical gift cards It has effectively been forced to end physical gift cards due to scammers' adaptations Once stock runs out across retailers there will be no more physical gift cards Valve will be putting an end to physical Steam gift cards once stock runs dr… …
… But Valve will obviously have some contingency plans in place for potential returns, as they will inevitably happen. That's another thing to make clear here: just because we've seen a Red Line of Death well, two doesn't mean everyone should be panicking about the quality of Valve's hardware. …
… Steam Deck Valve may not be ready to launch the Steam Machine just yet, but there's more positive news on its main accessory. …
… PC Gaming Valve has released a new gamepad, the Steam Controller – it’s just waiting for the Steam Machine to really shine. …
… Buying Guide Valve does warn about this in the Steam Controller's manual — but how many people actually read documentation? …
… Unfortunately, Valve hasn't had much choice in the matter thanks to the memory crisis. …