The memory shortage crisis continues to fuel nightmares for hardcore PC builders, but even the biggest players like Valve are feeling the squeeze. In a recent talk at the Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2026, Valve revealed that the company is actively “in the market” for RAM supply as it plans for the triple hardware launch this year.
After sharing the current statistics on the state of Steam at the conference and talking about the Daily Deals program, Valve admitted to the challenges of building new hardware equipment. Reportedly, the company representatives even joked that there would be no new hardware announcements unless they get more RAM.
“If you have a line on a bunch of RAM, we are in the market and would like to buy it.”
Valve’s 3 new gaming hardware still set for a 2026 release
Despite the limited availability of RAM and the growing prices of components, Valve is showing no signs of slowing down. While the launch of the Steam Machine, Steam Frame, and Steam Controller has been delayed from the original ‘early 2026’ to now, just ‘2026’ the company hinted that its hardware launches are still on track.
The casual joke about the lack of RAM is worrisome for consumers who are excited to get their hands on the new equipment. Moreover, the hunt for RAM from the consumer market just underscores how serious Valve is about expanding its hardware lineup.
For now, there hasn’t been any official word on when we can get hold of the first-party hardware by Valve, and we have yet to see how competitive the component market can become behind the scenes.
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Edited by Abu Amjad Khan