Steam Machines from Valve are launching this summer.

Valve is gearing up to make waves in the gaming hardware scene with the upcoming release of the Steam Machine and the Steam Frame, its new VR headset, set to launch this summer.

In a recent blog update, Valve shared that its “Verified” program, which currently helps users determine game compatibility on the Steam Deck handheld, will also extend to the Steam Machine and Steam Frame. This initiative aims to provide gamers with insights into the out-of-the-box experience for titles on these new devices, ensuring a smooth gaming experience without the need for user adjustments or configurations.

For those unfamiliar, the Steam Machine represents Valve’s latest effort to enhance gaming on PCs. It runs on SteamOS and is designed for living room gaming, allowing for controller-based menu navigation. Valve claims it boasts six times the power of the Steam Deck and will utilize the same software as the handheld. Meanwhile, the Steam Frame is a VR headset that can stream games from a PC and also supports local gameplay via SteamOS without needing a connection.

With the release date approaching, the big question on everyone’s mind is pricing. Recently, Valve raised the price of the Steam Deck significantly, with costs now ranging from $240 to $300 depending on the model. This trend of price hikes isn’t unique to Valve, as other major players in the industry have also adjusted their prices in response to rising costs of components and RAM shortages.

Given that the Steam Deck starts at $789 and the Steam Machine is said to have hardware six times more powerful, it’s reasonable to expect that Valve’s new system will come with a hefty price tag, likely exceeding $1,000.

It’s worth mentioning that this isn’t Valve’s first attempt with the Steam Machine name; back in 2015, they launched a cube-shaped system that unfortunately flopped, selling fewer than 500,000 units in seven months and being labeled as “dead on arrival.” While the Steam Deck has seen a much warmer reception, the anticipated high price of Valve’s latest hardware could pose a significant hurdle to its success.