The Steam Machine has a new reference in Steam's database, and it means we could be seeing it arrive very soon

• The Steam Machine looks imminent as users spot package references via the Steam database
• Valve's Steam Controller is now sold via reservation to fend off scalpers
• The Steam Machine may also be sold via a reservation queue, as the package references are in a reservation system code

Gamers are still anticipating the Steam Machine, after delays left Valve forced to adjust its early 2026 original slate — but a new development means it may be on the horizon.

As reported by Notebookcheck, four Steam Machine package references (specifically 1629460, 1629458, 1629447, and 1629446) were spotted in Steam's database in a system code for reservation, suggesting Valve has four models of the console-like PC prepped for release.

Valve's Steam Controller was sold out in multiple regions just minutes after its launch, notably due to scalpers. This effectively forced the company to introduce a reservation queue system for the accessory ...