Which device should you buy?
Four quick questions. We weigh your library, budget and how you play — and tell you honestly, even when the answer isn't a Valve device.
Where will you mostly play?
Common questions
Which Valve device should I buy?
It depends on how you play. The Steam Machine is a living-room console for your TV, the Steam Deck is a handheld, and the Steam Frame is standalone VR. The 30-second quiz on this page weighs your library, budget and play style and gives an honest pick — sometimes even a non-Valve device.
Is the Steam Machine or the Steam Deck better?
Neither is universally better. The Steam Machine has more power and targets the big screen; the Steam Deck trades power for portability. Choose the Machine for couch and TV play, the Deck for gaming on the go.
How much do Valve's SteamOS devices cost?
Machine from $1049, Frame (price TBA), Deck from $549. See each device page for current pricing and specs.
Should I buy a PS5 instead of a Valve device?
Sometimes. If you mainly play console exclusives and don't care about the Steam library, mods or SteamOS, a PS5 can be the better fit — the quiz says so honestly when your answers point that way.