Valve imports 50 tons of game consoles into the US
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Updated · The Verge · May 4
Valve imports 50 tons of game consoles into the US
4 articles · Updated · The Verge · May 4
Import records show the shipments arrived between April 30 and May 1, with cargo reaching Los Angeles and Tacoma from China.
The lighter-than-usual container weights suggest Valve may be moving new Steam Machines or Steam Frames rather than only Steam Deck handhelds, though the contents remain unconfirmed.
Valve's logistics activity has accelerated after a post-Christmas lull, with nearly 100 tons shipped to the US in two months, potentially signalling a hardware launch or restocking push.
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