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Valve just dropped the Steam Machine  - a console-like gaming pc that runs Arch under the hood. In today's video, we'll break down the details and ask if 2026 will finally be the year of the Linux desktop. 

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- Valve Announce the Steam Machine
- What is SteamOS
- Proton Compatibility Layer
- Will it run GTA6?

Fireship is a YouTube channel created by Jeff Delaney that offers quick tutorials and explanations on web development, programming, and tech trends. Known for the “100 Seconds of Code” and “The Code Report” series, the channel breaks down complex topics in a short, engaging format, covering everything from JavaScript frameworks to emerging technologies.

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Valve's new Steam Machine is a gaming console running Arch Linux with Steam OS and KDE Plasma desktop environment. It features a semi-custom AMD chip at 4.8 GHz, 16GB RAM, 8GB VRAM, and can run 4K games at 60fps. The device supports Windows games through Proton compatibility layer and allows switching between gaming mode and full Linux desktop. Hardware is non-upgradeable, pricing expected under $1,000, with availability targeted for 2026.

This new gaming console uses Arch btw…

If I can run Quickbooks on it I’ll buy one.

It’s not console. It’s a gaming PC oriented around Steam.

Gaben just can’t be stopped lol