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Valve’s Steam Frame Leaks Preview Fit, Sign-In, and Customization
technology5 days ago

Valve’s Steam Frame Leaks Preview Fit, Sign-In, and Customization

Valve inadvertently leaked eight Steam Frame VR videos in an ARM Steam Client update, offering an in-depth look at how to wear and comfortably fit the headset, plus a QR-based sign-in method. The clips also showcase modular accessories (hand straps, crown strap, light blocker, eye spacer) and magnets for easy attachable components, IPD adjustment, and battery-pack placement. No price is revealed yet, though the device is expected this summer and the RAM is listed as 16GB amid hardware-cost concerns.

via Engadget|
#leaks#steam-frame#technology
Steam's Hidden Gatekeeper: When a Checkbox Decides a Game's Fate
video-games7 days ago

Steam's Hidden Gatekeeper: When a Checkbox Decides a Game's Fate

A feature on Steam’s opaque content-review process for games with sexual content, where developers report lengthy reviews, requests to disclose or isolate explicit scenes, and the potential chilling effect on storytelling. The piece ties these gatekeeping practices to broader regulatory and platform-monetary pressures, with creators fearing reduced accessibility and uncertainty over what gets released or sold on Steam.

via Aftermath|
#censorship#content-review#indie-games
Valve warns Steam hardware buyers' data compromised in CEVA logistics breach
technology14 days ago

Valve warns Steam hardware buyers' data compromised in CEVA logistics breach

Valve has informed European Steam hardware buyers that their personal data may have been exposed in a cyberattack on CEVA Logistics, which handles Steam Deck, Steam Machine, and Steam Controller deliveries. The breach occurred July 29–August 1 and was reported August 7; affected data include names, street addresses, postal codes, cities, countries, phone numbers, email addresses tied to Steam accounts, and the type and price of the ordered hardware, while payment data, passwords, and Steam Guard codes were not affected. CEVA said the intrusion affected part of its European operation and several warehouses, with Valve notifying data protection authorities. Customers are warned to expect phishing attempts referencing orders, and Steam Support will never request passwords. The exact number of affected customers has not been disclosed.

via GamesIndustry.biz|
#ceva-logistics#data-breach#phishing
Steam Frame Price Leak Points to $1.1K+ Ahead of August Debut
technology22 days ago

Steam Frame Price Leak Points to $1.1K+ Ahead of August Debut

A Valve insider (YouTuber Tyler McVicker) suggests the Steam Frame VR headset could launch with a price well over $1,100, possibly under $1,500, driven by memory and processors costs. An August 3, 2026 release date is floated, with early reviews anticipated afterward, signaling a pricier entry than expected after past Valve hardware (DSteam Machine) efforts.

via Notebookcheck|
#august-2026-release#price-leak#steam-frame
Valve opens Steam Machine exterior to makers, sparking GabeCube skin chatter
technology27 days ago

Valve opens Steam Machine exterior to makers, sparking GabeCube skin chatter

Valve released the CAD files for the Steam Machine's exterior under a Creative Commons non-commercial license, enabling sharing and adaptation but prohibiting commercial use; the files are meant to help users create custom fronts, with Valve cautioning that any damage won’t be covered by warranty and that professional work is advised. The move has generated talk of DIY skins like a GabeCube, though no concrete designs have surfaced yet.

via Eurogamer.net|
#cad-files#creative-commons#customization
Steam Deck price jump triggers sharp sales plunge, new data suggests
technology1 month ago

Steam Deck price jump triggers sharp sales plunge, new data suggests

Boiling Steam's estimates indicate Valve's shift to higher-priced OLED Steam Deck models dramatically reduced demand, with weekly sales dropping about 82% (from 11,000–18,000 in 2025 to 1,400–3,000 in 2026) and revenue down roughly 72%. The price hike—from around $650 to near $1,000 for the top model—appears to have priced out many buyers, while affluent gamers may turn to rivals like the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ or Asus ROG Ally X. If the methodology holds, Steam Deck momentum could be further pressured, potentially impacting Steam Machines as well.

via TechSpot|
#boiling-steam#pricing#sales
Steam Machine reportedly selling 12k–15k units weekly despite steep price
technology1 month ago

Steam Machine reportedly selling 12k–15k units weekly despite steep price

Boiling Steam estimates Steam Machine moves about 12,000–15,000 units per week, with an average price around $1,154 (65% sold at $1,049, 35% at $1,349), suggesting 600,000–750,000 annual units. Valve hasn’t released official figures; a launch spike and later competition or scalping could dampen demand. The recent Windows drivers release may help by letting owners run software and games SteamOS doesn’t yet support.

via TechSpot|
#boiling-steam#sales-estimates#steam-machine
Price hike triggers Steam Deck sales plunge, Boiling Steam estimates
technology1 month ago

Price hike triggers Steam Deck sales plunge, Boiling Steam estimates

Ars Technica cites Boiling Steam’s data indicating Steam Deck weekly unit sales have plunged roughly 80% after Valve’s May price increase, dropping from about 11,000–18,000 per week in 2025 to 1,400–3,000 recently. The decline comes amid higher prices ($789–$949) and continued supply shortages, with rivals like the ROG Ally, Legion Go, and MSI Claw potentially drawing customers. Valve had warned of intermittent shortages, and the Deck had sold an estimated 4 million units in its first three years; the current market conditions fuel questions about a Steam Deck 2 and future pricing strategies.

via Ars Technica|
#handheld-gaming#price-hike#sales-dip
Price hike sends Steam Deck demand tumbling, analysts say 75%+ drop
technology1 month ago

Price hike sends Steam Deck demand tumbling, analysts say 75%+ drop

Boiling Steam’s estimate suggests Steam Deck weekly sales have fallen sharply after Valve’s 2026 price increase and the shift to OLED-only models, with current estimates around 1,400–3,000 units per week—roughly 75–82% lower than last year. Stockouts in some regions and ongoing availability issues may also dampen demand, and Valve has not released official sales figures.

via PC Guide|
#boiling-steam#price-increase#steam-deck
Valve warns Steam Machine pricing will stay high due to RAM crunch
technology1 month ago

Valve warns Steam Machine pricing will stay high due to RAM crunch

Valve says Steam Machine pricing remains elevated because memory costs spiked during the RAM crisis, implying launch pricing wasn’t as competitive as it could have been. The engineers expect memory prices to normalize in 3–6 months, which could make the Steam Machine more competitive, and Valve stresses a PC catalog as launch exclusives rather than hardware exclusives.

via TechPowerUp|
#bloomberg#pricing#ram-crisis