The head of Xbox applauds the arrival of Steam Machine and defends freedom of choice in video games.
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The presentation of the new Valve console this afternoon has generated a wave of comments across the industry, and one of the first to speak out has been Phil Spencer. The head of Xbox has made it clear that he sees the Steam Machine announcement as a step forward for the sector, highlighting the importance of having more open platforms to play on.
In a message posted after the announcement, Spencer celebrated the arrival of Valve’s new hardware with a phrase that many have interpreted as a statement of intent about the future of Xbox: “The world of gaming advances when players and developers have more ways to play and create, especially on open platforms.”
Steam Machine promises desktop power and full Steam compatibility
With over six times the power of Steam Deck, the new Steam Machine aims to become a bridge between PC and console. It can run your entire Steam library, including triple-A titles, and is designed to offer desktop PC performance in a compact 16-centimeter format.
| Features | Details |
|---|---|
| CPU / GPU | Custom, independent AMD units, with performance equivalent to a desktop PC and support for FSR |
| Performance | Games in 4K at 60 FPS |
| RAM | Not officially specified (estimated at 16 GB unified based on initial leaks) |
| Storage | 512 GB and 2 TB models, both expandable via microSD card |
| Operating System | SteamOS, with quick suspend and cloud saving |
| Wireless connectivity | Wi-Fi 6E (2×2) and Bluetooth 5.3 with dedicated antenna |
| Ports and connections | 1× Gigabit Ethernet, 1× DisplayPort 1.4, 1× HDMI 2.0, 1× USB-C, 4× USB-A |
| Compatibility | Compatible with all standard PC peripherals and monitors |
| Sound / Ventilation | Silent and cooled system, even in demanding games |
| Dimensions | Approximately 16 cm per side (compact cube format) |
| Weight | Not officially specified |
| Controller | Compatible with the Steam Controller (integrated wireless adapter) |
| Gaming platform | Full access to the Steam library, including triple-A titles |
| Extras | Quick suspend and resume, cloud synchronization, local streaming support |
Spencer closed his message with a direct congratulations to Valve: “As one of the largest publishers on Steam, we celebrate the new options that offer gamers access to games anywhere. Congratulations on today’s launch.”
The phrase, far from sounding competitive, suggests Xbox’s bet on a more open and connected ecosystem, where the player’s experience matters more than the platform.
Founder and editor of SoloXboxOne and Generación Xbox. He is also one of the owners of the GX Group, Samsung Universe and the Reflotes forum. Adrian has reviewed over 200 games on the web and has an average score of 85 according to Opencritic. Among his expertise as a writer and analyst, he has interviewed Microsoft personalities and participated in private gaming events.
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