Valve says earning a "Steam Machine Verified" badge will face fewer requirements than on the Steam Deck.

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Valve announced that earning a Steam Machine Verified badge will have fewer constraints than Steam Deck verification. Games already verified on Steam Deck will automatically qualify for Steam Machine verification. The company also explained its Steam Controller Puck design, which addresses Bluetooth reliability issues in variable home wireless environments by providing a dedicated wireless receiver with integrated charging that minimizes interference when placed away from the PC.

Steam Machine verification will be easier than on Steam Deck