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Valve has reportedly imported roughly 50 tons of "game consoles" into the United States over a two-day period, according to import records reviewed by The Verge. The shipments occurred between April 30 and May 1, raising speculation about an upcoming launch of Valve’s Steam Machine or Steam Frame.

This massive import follows recent observations by Valve watcher Brad Lynch, who noted a "ton" of additional shipments last week. While the Steam Deck handheld was also classified as a "game console" for import purposes, analysts suggest these new containers may contain the long-awaited Steam Machine or Steam Frame, rather than another batch of Steam Decks.

Valve’s logistics partners have faced challenges in managing these shipments, though specific details remain undisclosed. The timing of these imports aligns with growing anticipation for Valve’s next-generation hardware, which could redefine the gaming console market.

For now, Valve has not confirmed an official launch date for the Steam Machine or Steam Frame. However, the scale of these imports suggests that a release may be closer than previously expected.

Source: The Verge
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