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Valve Unveils Steam Machine Verification Amid Hardware Shortages

3/12/2026

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Valve Corporation announced details of its Steam Machine and Steam Frame verification programs at GDC 2026.
The Steam Machine requires games to run at 1080p and 30fps to earn the Steam Machine Verified badge.
Steam Deck verified games automatically qualify for Steam Machine verification.
Steam Machine verification does not guarantee Steam Deck verification.
Valve aims to improve SteamOS compatibility and anti-cheat support, though hardware shortages may delay release.

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Valve Corporation announced details of its Steam Machine and Steam Frame verification programs at GDC 2026.
The Steam Machine requires games to run at 1080p and 30fps to earn the Steam Machine Verified badge.
Steam Deck verified games automatically qualify for Steam Machine verification.
Steam Machine verification does not guarantee Steam Deck verification.
Valve aims to improve SteamOS compatibility and anti-cheat support, though hardware shortages may delay release.