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Valve Sponsors Work Bringing Open-Source RADV Driver to Windows
2 months ago
- Valve is funding Collabora to explore porting the open-source RADV Vulkan driver from Linux to Windows.
- The effort relies on AMD's official Windows kernel driver instead of porting the Linux AMDGPU driver, requiring reverse engineering of proprietary structures.
- A key challenge is the lack of a stable, documented interface, which may need a shim library to handle changes between AMD driver releases.
- The experimental work has successfully demoed Counter-Strike 2 running on Windows with RADV.
Sales of Valve's Steam Deck crater after recent price hike
2 months ago
- Since its 2022 launch, the Steam Deck was a top seller on Valve's revenue charts, rarely dropping outside the top 10.
- After a price increase in May 2025, the handheld's chart position fell sharply from 5th to 14th place by early July, contrasting with 2025 when it never dropped below 7th.
- Valve warned of intermittent shortages in February 2025, leading to lower chart positions and eventual unavailability until May.
- Boiling Steam estimates Steam Deck sales may have dropped by about 80%, from 11,000–18,000 units per week in 2025 to 1,400–3,000 units per week currently, though estimates are rough.
Valve Reportedly Sells 12-15K Steam Machine Units per Week
2 months ago
- Valve reportedly sells between 12,000 and 15,000 Steam Machine units per week, with estimated weekly revenue of $10-18 million.
- Boiling Steam's estimate is based on Steam's Global Top Sellers list, where Steam Machine ranks second between CS2 and Palworld.
- Most buyers (65%) purchase the base $1,049 model, while 35% opt for the higher-tier $1,349 configuration.
- Annual sales could reach 600,000-750,000 units if the current pace continues, though initial hype may cause a 20-30% drop.
- The Steam Machine is seen as a side project aimed at expanding Steam's user base and improving the PC gaming experience, not as a major hardware disruption.
- Sales success might be limited by supply constraints rather than demand, with some weeks reaching sales limits.
- Compared to the failed 2015 Steam Machine, the current version focuses on controlled hardware, ease of use, and improved software like SteamOS and Proton.
- Some criticism points to the high price, suggesting alternatives like custom PCs or external GPU setups offer better value for performance-oriented users.
- The Steam Machine targets casual gamers seeking a hassle-free way to access Steam on TV, potentially encouraging game optimization for specific configurations.
- Discussions also touch on Windows' decline, with SteamOS offering an alternative as Microsoft prioritizes AI and browser-based applications over performance.
Steam Machine: Between 12k and 15k Units Sold per week
2 months ago
- Valve estimates weekly Steam Machine sales at 12k to 15k units using revenue data from Steam's Global Top Sellers chart.
- The chart ranks products by revenue, not units, allowing high-priced hardware like the Steam Machine to achieve high rankings with fewer sales.
- Steam Machine revenue is bounded by CS2's ceiling (~$19-20M/week) and viral software floor (~$7-9M/week) for the #2 position.
- With two configurations averaging $1,150 per unit, estimated weekly revenue of $10M-$18M translates to 8,700-15,600 units sold.
- Sales figures reflect a niche, premium device, not mass-market success, with potential for decline post-launch due to price elasticity and competition.
Valve Silently Discontinues Steam Deck LCD Spares at iFixit
2 months ago
- iFixit will no longer stock OEM replacement batteries for the Steam Deck LCD, as Valve is discontinuing these parts.
- iFixit is seeking alternative batteries, noting that the Steam Deck OLED model is unaffected.
- The decision has sparked online backlash, with accusations of forced obsolescence and betrayal of pro-repair messaging.
- Users emphasize that batteries are wear items needing replacement, and LCD models are reaching an age where this is more frequent.
- Comments criticize Valve for not supporting spare parts long-term, suggesting it undermines hardware purchases and repair accessibility.

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Valve Sponsors Work Bringing Open-Source RADV Driver to Windows

Sales of Valve's Steam Deck crater after recent price hike

Valve Reportedly Sells 12-15K Steam Machine Units per Week

Steam Machine: Between 12k and 15k Units Sold per week

Valve Silently Discontinues Steam Deck LCD Spares at iFixit