New Delhi, Nov. 13 -- Valve has officially announced the Steam Machine, a compact console for 4K gaming, which can also be used as a computer. With this, Valve has formally entered the console market to compete with the big names like Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo. Accompanying this release are the new Steam Controller and the Steam Frame VR headset. The sales of new hardware will begin in 2026.

The Steam Machine is Valve's own official gaming hardware offering under its own brand name, departing from the third-party devices that were released a decade ago. This cubical device, roughly six inches on each side, features impressive specifications made to deliver PC level gaming performance in your living room.

The system features a semi-cu...