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Valve expands Steam verified program to Steam Machine and Steam Frame
Valve is expanding its Steam Verified program to include its upcoming Steam Machine and Steam Frame devices. These new hardware platforms will offer enhanced performance compared to the Steam Deck, potentially allowing more games to achieve Verified status. The Steam Frame, a VR headset, will have particularly high standards for VR titles, emphasizing smooth frame rates and proper controller support.
Valve Explains Steam Machine and Steam Frame Verification | Console Creatures
Valve detailed its hardware verification processes for Steam Deck, Steam Machine, and Steam Frame at a GDC event. The Steam Machine requires Deck Verified status and targets 1080p at 30FPS, while the Steam Frame VR headset has its own verification for VR and non-VR titles, aiming for 90 FPS for standalone VR. Valve is also expanding Proton to support ARM-based hardware for the Steam Frame, with all new devices slated for a 2026 launch.
