Valve has quietly revised one of the Steam Machine‘s key marketing claims, removing references to the device delivering games at “4K gaming at 60 FPS with FSR.” The update comes shortly after the console-like PC reached consumers, with players and reviewers closely evaluating whether its performance matches earlier expectations.
The change was first spotted by users on the ResetEra forums, who noticed that Valve had updated the official Steam Machine product page without making a public announcement. The revised wording now states the system supports “Up to 4K gaming with FSR 4.1,” a more cautious description that no longer promises a specific frame rate.
Valve adjusts performance messaging after launch
Before launch, Valve had repeatedly suggested that 4K at 60 FPS was a realistic target for many games using AMD’s FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR). As recently as February, the company’s Steam Machine FAQ stated,
“In our testing, the majority of Steam titles play great at 4K 60FPS with FSR on Steam Machine.”
Valve also acknowledged at the time that some titles would require more aggressive upscaling or lower frame rates to maintain image quality, but the 4K/60 FPS target remained central to its marketing.
The updated product page removes that expectation, replacing it with broader language that simply highlights support for up to 4K resolution through FSR 4.1. Valve has not explained why the wording was changed.
The revised marketing language follows growing scrutiny from reviewers testing the Steam Machine with modern PC games.
Speaking during a technical analysis Q&A, Rock Paper Shotgun deputy editor James Archer suggested buyers should view the hardware primarily as a 1080p gaming system.
“It’s built for 1080p, to be sure, but with lowered settings and enough upscaling, you’d be surprised,”
Archer said. He added that many demanding games require FSR’s Performance mode to achieve smooth frame rates.
