Steam Frame has been trademarked under both "computer game consoles" and "computer hardware," leading to speculation on what exactly the name will be used for

September 03, 2025 | 09:44pm

Valve Trademarks "Steam Frame" Amidst Rumors Of A Steam OS Console

Steam Frame has been trademarked under both "computer game consoles" and "computer hardware," leading to speculation on what exactly the name will be used for

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While the trademark filing doesn't have enough information to confirm anything, the industry rumor mill suggests Valve is working on multiple hardware projects including a Steam console codenamed Fremont, a new SteamVR headset codenamed Deckard, and new Steam controllers. The Valve Fremont recently appeared in a listing on benchmarking platform Geekbench, further fueling speculation around the project.

While the Steam Machine, Valve's first foray into compact gaming hardware running the Linux-based SteamOS, was a flop, the company has had better luck with recent releases including the popular handheld Steam Deck. Many have speculated that Valve would return to console-like hardware for SteamOS after the Steam Deck's success, and recent news is making a console announcement look more likely.

As for what exactly the Steam Frame will be, the multiple trademarks suggest the branding could be intended to cover multiple upcoming hardware devices, as well as their related peripherals.

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