… On Monday, Sony released new details on its 2026 hardware lineup, including release dates, pricing, and pre-order details for the FlexStrike and the new PlayStation gaming monitor that has a built-in DualSense charging hook. …
… Though that has torpedoed part of Valve’s hardware plan, Cardinali said that the staggered Steam Controller release isn’t entirely out of step with how it planned to release its three new products. …
… Valve, which released its new Steam Controller in May and has a new VR headset coming called Steam Frame, said it will open pre-orders for its new hardware on Thursday, June 25. …
… It is simply a terrible time to try to price, manufacture, and launch new computer hardware. …
… In short, things are looking quite bad if you're trying to purchase gaming hardware. The dire hardware situation has also had a ripple effect on those who already own systems , prompting console manufacturers to squeeze more from existing users. …
… The final product still leaves room for improvement, much like the Steam Deck, but Valve has finally cracked a console-worthy PC controller with some strings attached." The good news is that Valve seems to be in a position to get new Steam Controller hardware quickly, since the gamepad isn't depend… …
… It also knew its customers. The Nintendo faithful, hungry for the well-specced new hardware, weren't put off at all, and the Switch 2 flew off the shelves at an unprecedented pace. …
… Backward compatibility has also become an expectation among players, who have become used to bringing their game libraries forward onto new hardware. …
… The hardware brings games to TV screens, something that most people associate with consoles. …
… With increasing prices for PC parts, hardware with over 1 TB in storage will be especially steep, though Valve has said it wants the new Steam Machine to be "affordable." Until Valve makes an official announcement, we can only speculate. …
