Before the Steam Deck, it seemed like Valve had decided to stay out of the hardware business, settling instead for its pretty sizable chunk of the PC games market. Since the success of the Steam Deck and the rise of other handheld PCs, however, the thought of a Steam Console doesn't feel as far-fetched, and we've already heard rumors about an RDNA 4-powered device in the works. Now, we might've just learned what Valve will be calling it: Steam Frame.
That's if the recently discovered trademarks for computer hardware and a computer game console are correct indications of the device's official name. The trademarks were spotted on Reddit and were filed by Valve as of yesterday, September 2, 2025.
Both are trademarks for the name 'Steam Frame,' which is at least a tad bit more creative than Steam Console, or Valve's previous attempt at this, which was the Steam Machine. Though it's still worth taking with a certain amount of salt, considering the fact that there's been no official confirmation from Valve that it is working on a new console.
Though, it is exciting to consider what Valve's approach to making a console would look like now that the company has found major success with the Steam Deck. If it's able to strike a balance between power, pricing, and most importantly, upgradability, like being able to swap out or add components in a simple way, then Valve could have a real game-changing device on its hands.
About the author: David has been writing about videogames, technology, and culture since 2020, with a focus on reporting daily news across multiple publications, including GameDaily.Biz, GameSkinny, and PlayStation Universe before joining Wccftech in 2025. David started contributing as Canada/US reporter for Wccftech's gaming section in 2025. Besides being up-to-date on the industry's movements, he loves interviewing developers, reviewing games, and writing intricate essays about the symbolism and layered meanings to be found in rich narratives as he's done for publications like GamesIndustry.Biz, LostInCult, and others. Outside of games he loves movies, music, theatre, his hometown, and his family, though not necessarily in that order.
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