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Valve announced three new gaming products: the Steam Controller, Steam Machine (a console with PS5-level specs running SteamOS/Arch Linux), and Steam Frame (a standalone VR headset with ARM CPU). The Steam Machine stands out for its openness—users can install any OS, marketplace, or development tools, making every unit both a gaming console and a potential game development machine. The Steam Frame uses foveated rendering and runs full SteamOS with Android app support. Success depends heavily on pricing, but the hardware specs and software flexibility position Valve competitively against traditional console manufacturers.

Valve is about to win the console generation

<p>“users can install any OS, marketplace, or development tools” - no shit, that might be because its just a mini pc, not a console lol</p>
