Steam Machine and Steam Frame Delays: The Impact of RAM Shortages on Valve's Products

Thursday, 5 February 2026, 14:22

Steam Frame and Steam Machine delays have arisen due to escalating RAM prices linked to industry demands. Valve is still optimistic about launching these products in the coming months.
Arstechnica
Steam Machine and Steam Frame Delays: The Impact of RAM Shortages on Valve's Products

Steam Frame and Steam Machine Delays: The Impact of RAM Shortages on Valve's Products

Steam Frame and Steam Machine delays have arisen due to escalating RAM prices linked to industry demands. Valve is still optimistic about launching these products in the coming months.

What Are the Steam Frame and Steam Machine?

The Steam Machine is a desktop gaming console, while the Steam Frame is designed for virtual reality. Valve announced these devices in November, without providing specific pricing or launch information.

The RAM Crisis

  • The AI industry's demand has severely impacted memory prices.
  • This has led to uncertainty in GPU and other device markets.

Valve's Position

Valve states, "We still plan to launch both devices in the first half of the year, but pricing and availability depend on RAM availability issues. We have work to do to land on concrete pricing and launch dates."


This article was prepared using information from open sources in accordance with the principles of Ethical Policy. The editorial team is not responsible for absolute accuracy, as it relies on data from the sources referenced.


Related posts


Newsletter

Subscribe to our newsletter for the most reliable and up-to-date tech news. Stay informed and elevate your tech expertise effortlessly.

Subscribe