Valve's compact living-room PC runs SteamOS and, notably, ships without an HDMI 2.1 port. Its HDMI 2.0 output tops out at 4K 120Hz, so for higher-refresh 4K (up to 240Hz) or 8K 60Hz you'll want the DisplayPort 1.4 output instead — a deliberate choice tied to open-source driver support. Connectivity includes a rear USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port, two rear USB-A 2.0 ports, two front USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 ports, and gigabit Ethernet, alongside Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3.
Valve’s SteamOS console with DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.0, a USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port, four USB-A ports, and gigabit Ethernet.
Device Information
- Manufacturer
- Valve
- Release Year
- 2026
- Model Number
- Steam Machine
- Category
- Gaming Console
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Available Ports
| Connector | Quantity | Power (PD) | Capabilities | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DisplayPort 1.4 | 1 | — | — | DisplayPort (rear) | Up to 4K 240Hz or 8K 60Hz with HDR/FreeSync |
| HDMI 2.0b (Type A – Standard) | 1 | — | — | HDMI (rear) | Up to 4K 120Hz with HDR/FreeSync and CEC; no HDMI 2.1 |
| USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2) | 1 | — | — | USB-C (rear) | 10Gbps data |
| USB Type-A (USB 2.0) | 2 | — | — | USB-A x2 (rear) | Peripherals/accessories |
| USB Type-A (USB 3.2 Gen 1) | 2 | — | — | USB-A x2 (front) | 5Gbps data |
| RJ-45 (Gigabit Ethernet) | 1 | — | — | Ethernet (rear) | Gigabit wired networking |
Notes & Compatibility
Released June 29, 2026. No HDMI 2.1: the HDMI 2.0 port caps at 4K 120Hz, while DisplayPort 1.4 handles up to 4K 240Hz or 8K 60Hz with HDR/FreeSync (Valve cites open-source driver support for omitting HDMI 2.1). Rear: DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.0, 2x USB-A 2.0, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, gigabit Ethernet. Front: 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1. Wireless via Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3. Power inlet not modeled pending confirmation of connector type.
Common questions
How many ports does the Valve Steam Machine (2026) have?
The Valve Steam Machine (2026) has 8 ports in total: 1 × DisplayPort 1.4, 1 × HDMI 2.0b (Type A – Standard), 1 × USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), 2 × USB Type-A (USB 2.0), 2 × USB Type-A (USB 3.2 Gen 1) and 1 × RJ-45 (Gigabit Ethernet).
What kinds of ports does the Valve Steam Machine (2026) have?
By connector family, the Valve Steam Machine (2026) has 5 USB, 1 DisplayPort, 1 HDMI and 1 Network.
How many USB ports does the Valve Steam Machine (2026) have?
The Valve Steam Machine (2026) has 5 USB ports: 1 × USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), 2 × USB Type-A (USB 2.0) and 2 × USB Type-A (USB 3.2 Gen 1).
What video connections does the Valve Steam Machine (2026) have?
The Valve Steam Machine (2026) has 2 ports that can carry video: 1 × DisplayPort 1.4 and 1 × HDMI 2.0b (Type A – Standard).
Does the Valve Steam Machine (2026) have a headphone jack?
No. The Valve Steam Machine (2026) has no 3.5 mm headphone jack. Its audio connections are 1 × DisplayPort 1.4 and 1 × HDMI 2.0b (Type A – Standard).
