… Valve's new controller will be available to purchase on May 4 , and that same day Mechanism will start selling the Basegrip for Steam Controller , an accessory that will let you attach the controller to a smartphone and plenty of other mounts the company already sells. …
… The Steam Controller doesn't come with a PC switch because it's not a PC controller. It's for controlling Steam, a service that's become synonymous with PC and handheld gaming, and is now creeping onto the living-room scene. …
… Just note that the Steam Controller is not a PC controller: It works with Steam, and only Steam. You'll have to add games with their own launchers like Overwatch , Valorant , Minecraft or Fortnite to your Steam library before playing them with Valve's proprietary controller. …
… But naturally, the game also works with controllers. If you're serious about having the best experience with the game, finding a way to play with physical controls is probably a good idea. …
… The files are only for the device's exterior; you won't be able to 3D print yourself the innards to build your entire controller from scratch. That means that if you are on the hunt for a Steam Controller, you may be waiting for a bit while the sold-out gamepad is restocked . …
The Steam Controller sold out super quickly and Valve is working on a restock By Jessica Conditt May 5, 2026 2:16 pm EST Here's the timeline: Reviews of the Steam Controller went live on April 27 here's ours . That same day, Valve announced the controller's availability date May 4 and price $99 . …
Valve will open reservations on May 8 for the second wave of Steam Controllers By Anna Washenko May 7, 2026 2:21 pm EST After the first batch sold out in a day, Valve announced plans for how it will handle the next wave of sales for the Steam Controller. …
Engadget Podcast: Is the Valve Steam Controller worth $100? By Devindra Hardawar May 1, 2026 10:11 am EST We're still waiting for Valve's Steam Machine to arrive, but until then, the company has finally given us a full look at its new Steam Controller . …
… Lego released a build kit for a standalone Sega Genesis Controller a little while back, too, and that sold out pretty quickly. …
… As a result, Alphabet now has a minority stake rather than a controlling one in the business. …
