Steam Hardware Delayed Due to Global Chip Shortages

Valve has revised its launch window for its upcoming hardware products, including the Steam Machine, Steam Frame, and Steam Controller, citing ongoing shortages of memory and storage chips as a major contributor to the delay. Despite earlier promises of an early 2026 release, the company now estimates that it will ship these products in 2026, marking a significant downgrade from its initial expectations. The revised timeline reflects the global semiconductor industry’s struggles with supply chain disruptions and manufacturing capacity constraints.