Valve has announced delays in the launch of its Steam Machine desktop PC, Steam Frame VR headset, and Steam Controller, originally scheduled for early 2026. The delay is due to a global RAM and storage shortage caused by the AI industry's high demand for memory chips, which has led to significant price increases—tripling or quadrupling since early 2026. Valve stated it needs more time to finalize shipping schedules and pricing, as the current market conditions make it difficult to set concrete launch dates and costs. Although Valve maintains the goal of launching all three products in the first half of 2026, the final prices are expected to be higher than initially predicted, possibly around $700-800 or more, aligning with PC hardware costs rather than traditional console pricing. Valve also confirmed that the Steam Machine will support 4K 60 FPS gaming with FSR and that the hardware's faceplate will be customizable with accessible upgradeable SSD and memory. The company is working on software improvements to optimize performance on the Steam Machine, including better memory management and ray tracing enhancements. Industry-wide, the RAM shortage is affecting other hardware launches, including laptops and upcoming gaming consoles, with some analysts predicting delays across the sector.