Resolution criteria

This market will resolve to "Yes" if a hardware product branded or explicitly identified by Valve Corporation as a "Steam Machine" is released to the general public in any region before the official, broad release of a Sony "PlayStation 6" console. If the PlayStation 6 is released first, or if no Steam Machine is released, the market will resolve to "No."

For the purposes of this market:

• A "Steam Machine" is defined as a dedicated home gaming console manufactured or branded by Valve.

• "Release" is defined as the date the product becomes available for purchase by the general public in any major market.

• Official press releases, product pages on the official Steam or PlayStation websites, or reporting from major reputable technology news outlets (e.g., IGN, Bloomberg, The Verge, GamesRadar) will be used to verify release dates.

Background

• PlayStation 6: As of May 2026, Sony has not officially announced a release date for the PlayStation 6. Market speculation and analyst reports generally estimate a release window between 2027 and 2029, with some sources noting that memory costs and supply chain constraints may influence the final timeline.

• Steam Machine: Valve has recently been developing new hardware projects, including a new Steam Controller and a "Steam Machine" home console. Reporting indicates that Valve has encountered challenges related to memory shortages affecting their hardware rollout, and the company has historically utilized different development and release strategies for its hardware compared to traditional console manufacturers.

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