Valve is leaving the door open to refreshing the Steam Machine more often than the Steam Deck.

Valve is considering a more frequent hardware refresh cycle for its Steam Machine line compared to the Steam Deck. Company representatives noted that the Steam Machine does not require the same five-year fixed performance target as the handheld console.
Why it matters
This shift in strategy suggests Valve is evolving its hardware ecosystem to remain competitive in the rapidly changing PC gaming market.
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