Steam Machine: Leaker reveals specific dates for announcement and reservations

Last week, a leak about allegedly shipped test units attracted a lot of attention. Now, the leaker has spoken up again and provided more specific details. As Steam Hardware Updates writes on X, Valve is expected to unveil its living room PC on June 23 1 p.m. EDT / 10 a.m. PDT. Reservations are then said to begin one week later, on June 30, also 1 p.m. EDT / 10 a.m. PDT.

According to Steam Hardware Updates, their source stated that videos may be published after June 23. The official announcement and the first reviews could therefore go live on the same day. That sounds entirely plausible, as Valve followed the same approach with the Steam Controller. However, they also stress that they are “not 100% yet”, although the dates mentioned make the most sense based on the information they have received.

The updated leak has also already reached Reddit, where fans remain cautiously optimistic. Many users are excited and hope that the Steam Machine will launch soon. However, after the many recent rumors surrounding hardware imports, some are worried that this could lead to yet another disappointment. The potential price remains another major concern. Fans are hoping for a price similar to traditional consoles – roughly $600 to $800 – but given the recent price increase for the Steam Deck, some now expect the Steam Machine to cost more than $1,000. Until Valve makes an official statement, both the release date and the price of the Steam Machine remain pure speculation.