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Valve adds reservation queue for Steam Machines, Frames.

5/12/2026

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Valve added a reservation queue for the Steam Machine and Steam Frame to deter scalpers.
The Steam Machine will be sold in 512 GB and 2 TB SSD models with four SKU codes.
Two Steam Frame versions will ship with 256 GB or 1 TB storage and a “PSULessModel” for USB-C charging.
Reservations require a Steam account, a purchase before April 27, one unit per account, and confirmation within 72 hours or the spot is lost.

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Story summary

Valve added a reservation queue for the Steam Machine and Steam Frame to deter scalpers.
The Steam Machine will be sold in 512 GB and 2 TB SSD models with four SKU codes.
Two Steam Frame versions will ship with 256 GB or 1 TB storage and a “PSULessModel” for USB-C charging.
Reservations require a Steam account, a purchase before April 27, one unit per account, and confirmation within 72 hours or the spot is lost.