# Valve Shares Updated Steam Machine Verified Guidance at GDC — Includes Requirement to Match Steam Deck Performance

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![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/uploads/intoguide1/original/1X/fe4a8b02d8f71b314611e390b30a52cdd9adbee1.jpeg) **Steam Machine Verified requirements** and why the 1080p 30fps baseline matters:

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### **Key Points**

1. **Same baseline as the Steam Deck**

2. **Why 1080p 30fps?**

3. **Upscaling to 4K and higher FPS**

4. **Other considerations**

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### **Takeaway**

- The **1080p 30fps benchmark** is a safety net, not a cap.

- Players should expect the Steam Machine to **scale beyond that** , especially with its reported 6× Deck performance.

- Developers might still need to provide higher-tier optimization for **4K 60fps or higher** , but Verified ensures that **all Deck-ready games will run smoothly** on the new mini PC.

In short: the **Steam Machine Verified badge is a baseline guarantee** , not a reflection of its full graphical potential.