Valve Gaming Hardware In The Works

With the next generation console for Nintendo coming later this year, and announcements for the next Microsoft and PlayStation consoles expected in the near future, Valve appears to be preparing to throw it's hat into the console war ring.

Job postings on the companies official website seek out experienced Electronics and Mechanical Hardware Engineers. Making it quite clear that they are taking a step in the direction of gaming hardware the listing says: “For years, Valve has been all about writing software that provides great gameplay experiences. Now we’re developing hardware to enhance those experiences, and you can be a key part of making that happen. Join our highly motivated team that’s doing hardware design, prototyping, testing, and production across a wide range of platforms. We’re not talking about me-too mice and gamepads here – help us invent whole new gaming experiences.“

It's not too far fetched to assume that when and if this hardware is released, it will be integrated with some form of Valves Steam service. Allowing you to access your entire library of Steam games on your PC, or on the couch courtesy of Valves own hardware.

Is this what we can expect for the next generation of consoles: Wii U, Xbox 720, PlayStation 4, Valve Steambox?

Source: Valve