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Valve and Microsoft Target Portable PC Market in 2024

12/3/2025

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Valve Corporation's Steam Machine is set to launch next year at an estimated price between $600 and $750.
Microsoft Corporation's next-gen Xbox, codename Magnus, is rumored to be a premium device priced around $1,000.
Both companies aim to capture the portable PC market rather than compete directly with traditional consoles.
Valve's Steam Hardware lineup, including the Steam Frame, aims to integrate PC and console features.

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Story summary

Valve Corporation's Steam Machine is set to launch next year at an estimated price between $600 and $750.
Microsoft Corporation's next-gen Xbox, codename Magnus, is rumored to be a premium device priced around $1,000.
Both companies aim to capture the portable PC market rather than compete directly with traditional consoles.
Valve's Steam Hardware lineup, including the Steam Frame, aims to integrate PC and console features.