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A closeup of the Xbox Ally's Xbox button, D-pad, and joystick.
As the Steam Deck loses its affordable appeal, the XBOX Ally could be an unexpected handheld gaming champion

By Ben Wilson Published

PC Gaming Steam Deck prices climb while the ROG Xbox Ally holds steady, potentially becoming 2026's best‑value handheld gaming PC if it continues the trend.

PC Gaming
Valve Steam Deck (LCD) handheld gaming PC on a pink card background
Valve says Steam Deck 2 plans haven't been affected by the RAM crisis

By Ben Wilson Published

Handhelds Valve says its Steam Deck 2 plans remain unchanged despite the RAM crisis, aiming for clear performance gains even as rising component costs bite.

Handhelds
A screenshot from Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown showing a battle scene. The Steam logo is placed over the warrior’s head, and the Ubisoft logo is placed over the creature’s head.
Ubisoft games will soon open on Steam without needing another launcher

By Ben Wilson Published

PC Gaming Ubisoft is testing a more Steam-native launch flow that removes the need for the Ubisoft Connect launcher to interrupt your PC gaming experience on Valve's app.

PC Gaming
Valve Steam Controller (2026) in its retail box, displayed on a magenta card background
Valve's partner "CEVA Logistics" leaks customer data in recent cyberattack

By Ben Wilson Published

PC Gaming Valve warns EU customers after a cyberattack on its CEVA Logistics partner leaks shipping data, urging caution against potential fake messages and scams.

PC Gaming
Steam Machine for 2026
Valve offers Windows drivers to Steam Machine, but dual-boot is AWOL

By Adam Hales Published

PC Gaming Valve still allows Steam hardware owners to install Windows, providing compatible drivers to everyone.

PC Gaming
Paddle Paddle Paddle promotional artwork featuring two players rowing through rough seas while dodging hazards in the challenging co-op game.
Indie game refunded over 55,000 times on Steam

By Adam Hales Published

GAMING An indie developer says Steam users refunded his game more than 55,000 times, reigniting debate over Valve's two-hour refund policy.

GAMING
G-man from Half Life holding a Steam Machine with the Red line of death
Steam Machine gets its own "Red Line of Death" scare with a dead GPU

By Adam Hales Published

PC Gaming A Steam Machine owner reports a GPU failure, drawing comparisons to the Xbox 360's infamous Red Ring of Death.

PC Gaming
A Steam Deck running Windows 11 is held in both hands, with the operating system displayed prominently on the screen while a thumbs-up gesture partially covers the lower-right corner.
Windows 11 surpasses 70% OS share on Steam's hardware survey

By Adam Hales Published

STEAM Steam's June 2026 Hardware Survey shows Windows 11 surpassing 70% market share among users, while Windows 10 continues to decline and Linux slips slightly despite remaining higher than a year ago.

STEAM
An official image of Dbrand's canceled Portal Companion Cube case for the Steam Machine.
Dbrand's amazing Steam Machine Portal Companion Cube case just got canceled

By Brendan Lowry Published

Accessories Dbrand's extremely popular Portal Companion Cube Steam Machine case has been discontinued after Valve issued a takedown due to licensing issues.

Accessories
A person holding a small black computer case featuring two USB ports and a power button on the front.
Custom Steam Machines are showing up online, but are they worth it?

By Cale Hunt Published

PC gaming It's a fun project to be sure, but most gamers are better off with real Valve hardware.

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