Leak points to console shipments to Valve; Steam Machine could arrive soon

Leak points to console shipments to Valve's US warehouse, with rumors swirling about a Steam Machine or just a Steam Deck restock.

What the leak says

A well-known insider, Brad Lynch, stated in a post on the X network that Valve has been receiving a large quantity of consoles at its distribution center in the US. According to him, this shipment could indicate the arrival of the Steam Machine or simply a restock of the Steam Deck.

Why this raises hypotheses

Lynch himself said that the volume of consoles received is what leads him to consider the possibility of Steam Machines. He also claimed to have tracked import records using his own tool, pointing to Ingram Micro as the importer and a distribution center in Carol Stream, Illinois. A report on Reddit, which claims to have contact with someone who works at Valve, mentions several truckloads of pallets arriving at the warehouse, which reinforces the rumor, although it cannot be independently verified.

What is being said about the launch

To add weight to the story, Valve recently stated in an interview with IGN that the Steam Machine release date would be "soon." The message is vague, leading to speculation about a launch in the coming months or only by the end of the year.

Price and delay scenarios

According to Lynch, RAM shortages and rising component costs have impacted the Steam Machine's planning. The original idea was to keep the price under $800, with a near-term launch. Currently, there are mentions of scenarios where the launch price could reach $900 or even $1,000, depending on hardware costs.

In short, everything still depends on official confirmations, which have not been released at this time.

Do you think the Steam Machine will arrive soon, or is it all just a Steam Deck restock? Share your opinion in the comments below.

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