Valve is 'hard at work' on Steam Deck 2, but Steam Machine and Steam Frame are held hostage by AI gold rush
Valve is actively developing the Steam Deck 2, aiming for a meaningful performance upgrade, though no release date has been set. The Steam Machine and Steam Frame have been delayed due to rising RAM costs driven by high demand from the AI sector. Industry observers are watching upcoming tech investor calls for signs of stabilization in the memory market.
- ▪Valve confirmed it is 'hard at work' on the Steam Deck 2 with a focus on delivering a worthwhile performance improvement.
- ▪The Steam Machine and Steam Frame are delayed due to a global RAM shortage caused by surging demand from AI data centers.
- ▪Valve hardware engineers state the devices are ready for production, but securing sufficient RAM remains a challenge.
- ▪RAM prices have been inflated by the AI gold rush, affecting multiple consumer tech products including gaming consoles.
- ▪Future availability may depend on market shifts, including potential corrections in AI infrastructure spending.
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Gaming Handheld Gaming Valve is 'hard at work' on Steam Deck 2, but Steam Machine and Steam Frame are held hostage by AI gold rush News By Jason England published 28 April 2026 The wait is on... When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Tom's Guide) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter The Steam Controller is here, but the Steam Machine and Steam Frame have been delayed due to the ongoing RAM price crisis.
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