# Steam Machine preorder emails are in the wild, and it finally feels real: Valve is actually gonna release this thing in 2026

> If you signed up for a spot in the Steam Machine reservation queue, you might want to take a quick look at your email, because the notices for those who made it into the first wave—and those who did not—have been sent.

- **Source:** [Pcgamer](https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-pcs/steam-machine-preorder-emails-are-in-the-wild-and-it-finally-feels-real-valve-is-actually-gonna-release-this-thing-in-2026/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a401ca2d2e4a413fa9a328e)
- **Published:** 2026-06-27
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #steam
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a401ca2d2e4a413fa9a328e

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