PS5 Pro vs Steam Machine: which one fits you?
The PS5 Pro is Sony's top PlayStation console, built for PS5 games on a 4K TV, while Valve's Steam Machine is a small PC that runs SteamOS and puts your Steam library on a TV. VoltVault's PlayStation 5 Pro is open-box and never used, in stock at $579 USD, and ships from Utah, USA within 2 business days of confirmed payment with free tracked shipping and a 30-day money-back guarantee.
against Valve's Steam Machine store page, Valve's posts "Steam Machine launches today!" (June 22, 2026) and "Steam Machine updates: Reservations, waitlists, and more" (July 28, 2026), and Sony's PS5 Pro page.
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PS5 Pro vs Steam Machine side by side
Steam Machine facts below come only from Valve; PS5 Pro facts come from Sony and our own listing. We have not tested a Steam Machine, so there are no frame-rate numbers here.
| PS5 Pro (VoltVault) | Steam Machine (Valve) | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Sony's top PlayStation 5 console | A small PC from Valve that runs SteamOS; Valve calls it "an extension of PC gaming, not a console" |
| Games and library | The PS5 library, PlayStation exclusives, and over 8,500 PS4 games (Sony's figure) | Your Steam library, signed in with your Steam account; Valve rates how each game runs under its Steam Machine Verified program |
| 4K and enhanced games | Sony lists over 100 PS5 Pro Enhanced games, with PSSR upscaling for 4K TVs, advanced ray tracing and 60 or 120 Hz modes in supported games | Valve says "up to 4k gaming with FSR 4.1"; HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.4 outputs |
| Disc support | No disc drive built in; Sony's add-on disc drive is sold separately | No disc drive in Valve's spec list; games download from Steam |
| Storage | 2TB SSD | 512GB or 2TB NVMe SSD, both with a microSD card slot |
| What's in the box | Ours: the console, one DualSense controller and the cables | Valve sells each size with or without a Steam Controller; the 2TB models add red fabric and walnut faceplates |
| Price | $579 USD here, open-box and never used | Valve lists $1,049, $1,128, $1,349, $1,428 USD across its four models |
| Getting one | In stock here; ships from Utah, USA within 2 business days of confirmed payment | Valve's store page offers a waitlist, sold through its reservation queue |
| Who it suits | PlayStation players with a 4K TV who want a console that is ready on day one | Steam players who want their PC library on a TV and the freedom to install other apps or operating systems |
What Valve says about the Steam Machine
On its store page (checked October 27, 2026), Valve lists these specs for both sizes:
- CPU: semi-custom AMD Zen 4, 6 cores / 12 threads
- GPU: semi-custom AMD RDNA3, 28 compute units
- Memory: 16GB DDR5 plus 8GB GDDR6 video memory
- Storage: 512GB or 2TB NVMe SSD, plus a microSD card slot
- Ports: Gigabit Ethernet, DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.0, one USB-C and four USB-A
- Wireless: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, and a built-in Steam Controller wireless adapter
- Size: a roughly 6-inch (about 160 mm) cube with the power supply built in
- Software: SteamOS 3
Valve describes it as "up to 4k gaming with FSR 4.1" and says that while it is optimized for gaming, "it's still your PC. Install your own apps, or even another operating system." In its June 22, 2026 launch post Valve wrote: "We think of Steam Machine as an extension of PC gaming, not as a console."
Price and how to get one, in Valve's words
- Steam Machine 512GB: $1,049 USD
- Steam Machine 512GB with Steam Controller: $1,128 USD
- Steam Machine 2TB: $1,349 USD
- Steam Machine 2TB with Steam Controller: $1,428 USD
Those prices appear on Valve's store page and in its June 22, 2026 launch post. Valve sold the first units through a reservation queue and a waitlist set by a one-time random draw. Its July 28, 2026 update says it "began shipping Steam Machine at the end of June" and expects everyone in the reservation queue to have the option to purchase by the end of this year, with 72 hours to complete each purchase. When we checked on October 27, 2026, the store page asked buyers to join the waitlist. Valve has not posted a newer date on that page, so check it for the current status.
What Sony says about the PS5 Pro
Sony's PS5 Pro page (checked October 27, 2026) lists PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) for sharper 4K images, advanced ray tracing, 60 or 120 Hz modes in compatible games, a 2TB SSD and Wi-Fi 7. Sony says over 100 PS5 titles are enhanced for the Pro, and that the console plays over 8,500 PS4 games. PS5 Pro Enhanced games lists them, and Does the PS5 Pro have a disc drive? covers Sony's add-on drive.
Manufacturer image shown for reference; not a photo of the individual item.
How to decide
- Pick the PS5 Pro when your games and friends are on PlayStation, you want PlayStation exclusives and PS5 Pro Enhanced modes on a 4K TV, and you want a console that is in stock and ready to plug in.
- Pick the Steam Machine when your library is already on Steam, you want PC freedom on the TV, and joining Valve's waitlist works for you.
- Already own both kinds of games? The library you play most is the better guide than specs.
Still comparing PlayStation models or other consoles? PS5 vs PS5 Pro, PS5 Pro vs Xbox Series X and Is the PS5 Pro worth it? cover the rest.
Your PS5 Pro from VoltVault
- PlayStation 5 Pro, open-box, never used, in stock at $579 USD
- In the box: the console, one DualSense controller and the cables; no disc drive built in
- Leaves Utah, USA within 2 business days of confirmed payment; US delivery takes about 2–5 business days, and the tracking number is emailed when the label prints
- 30-day money-back guarantee counted from delivery, no reason needed
- A person answers questions at orders@shopvoltvault.com
Checking us out first? Is VoltVault legit? lists ways to verify the store, and PS5 Pro in stock sums up the listing.
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Common questions
PS5 Pro or Steam Machine: which should I get?
It depends on where your games are. If you play on PlayStation and want PS5 Pro Enhanced games on a 4K TV, the PS5 Pro fits. If your library is on Steam and you want it on a TV as a PC, the Steam Machine fits. VoltVault sells the PS5 Pro, open-box and never used, in stock at $579 USD.
How much is the Steam Machine?
Valve's own store page and its June 22, 2026 launch post list Steam Machine 512GB at $1,049, Steam Machine 512GB with Steam Controller at $1,128, Steam Machine 2TB at $1,349, Steam Machine 2TB with Steam Controller at $1,428 (USD). Those are Valve's prices, checked October 27, 2026; we do not sell the Steam Machine.
Can I buy a Steam Machine now?
Valve's store page, checked October 27, 2026, invites you to join a waitlist and says you will be notified if units become available. In its July 28, 2026 update Valve said it began shipping at the end of June and expects everyone in its reservation queue to have the option to purchase by the end of this year.
Does the Steam Machine or the PS5 Pro have a disc drive?
Neither has one built in. Sony sells an add-on disc drive for the PS5 Pro separately. Valve's spec list for the Steam Machine names no disc drive; its games download from Steam.
Does the Steam Machine play every Steam game?
Valve says it has the power to play your whole Steam library, and it is extending its Verified program with Steam Machine ratings so buyers can see how each game runs. Check a game's rating on Steam before you count on it.
Does VoltVault sell the Steam Machine?
No. Valve sells the Steam Machine itself. We sell the PlayStation 5 Pro, open-box and never used, in stock at $579 USD.
What comes with the VoltVault PS5 Pro?
The PS5 Pro console with its 2TB SSD, one DualSense controller and the cables. It ships from Utah, USA within 2 business days of confirmed payment with free tracked shipping, and every order has a 30-day money-back guarantee counted from delivery.
Can I ask a question before I buy?
Yes. Email orders@shopvoltvault.com and a person replies. You can also ask for photos or a video of your exact unit before you pay.