Dbrand's Portal Companion Cube case for Steam Machine is up for order now, ships late July

Dbrand has opened orders for its Weighted Companion Cube-themed shell for Valve's upcoming Steam Machine. The case ships in late July — assuming you're buying the premium tier, anyway.

There are two versions. The $129.99 Companion Cube edition comes in a special box styled as a Portal test chamber, includes a cake-themed suede cloth, a red button base stand, and an orange-and-blue Portal-themed Steam Controller skin. The $99.95 Poverty Cube is exactly what it sounds like — the same case, shipped in a plain brown cardboard box, with a delivery window of "ships eventually." Both versions feature rear and bottom ventilation, magnetic front panels for easy cleaning, removable back panels for port access, and a slot cutout so the Steam Machine's LED strip glows through the front.

The Steam Machine itself has had a rough road. Valve originally planned to launch the mini Linux gaming PC in early 2026, but an AI-driven RAM shortage forced the company to pump the brakes back in February. There's still no confirmed release date. On top of that, the Steam Deck recently took a significant price hike, and the Steam Machine is a considerably more powerful machine — so the final price tag could end up higher than early estimates suggested.

For now, you can at least secure a very stylish box to put it in. The Companion Cube case is live on Dbrand's site today.