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From Steam Deck updates to store policy shifts and hardware leaks, get the latest news on Valve’s dominance in the PC ecosystem.
… Valve has previously released CAD files for its Steam Deck handheld, Valve Index VR suite and even the original Steam Controller a decade ago, so this release is welcomed but not unexpected. …
… What do you think - is there an avenue that Valve is missing? …
… Currently, using FSR 4 is quite a manual process on Linux, requiring some additional Steam launch commands, so we'll be fascinated to see whether Valve and AMD are able to provide a more streamlined alternative.
PSA – Valve's Steam Controller Puck Could Try to Charge Your Metal Watch Strap, to Dramatic Effect
Gaming on Linux with a graphics card with 8GB or less of VRAM just got a bit easier, thanks to Valve developer Natalie Vock. …
Originally envisaged as one third of a Valve hardware push that included a new Steam Machine and Steam Frame, the Steam Controller instead arrives alone on the 4th of May for £85 or $99 . …
… Now, Valve has detailed exactly when Steam Controllers will be able to order once again, and how they're preventing Steam Controllers from being purchased en masse for resale. In short, Valve is going back to the tried and tested reservation queue. …
… And if you're interested in learning more about how the Steam Controller was designed, why not read our big tech interview with Valve ?
… With all of that in mind, we were surprised in our Valve interview to hear Steam Machine architect Yazan Aldehayyat describe the box's arrival as "very timely, in some ways". …
… We have a full preview and more from our Valve interview to come, so stay tuned.
