Valve confirms why the Steam Controller is launching before the Steam Machine
… You’ll still be able to use your Steam Controller on PC through the Steam client, mobile via Steam Link, or on Steam Deck in the meantime.
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Valve confirms Steam Controller hardware restocks are coming
… On Monday, Valve opened orders for its near-perfect PC game controller , but Steam buckled under the weight of heavy traffic and the Steam Controller sold out within an hour after launch. Steam users who want a shiny new Steam Controller shouldn't turn to eBay to pay scalper prices . …
Steam Controller reviews reveal depressing reality about Valve's Steam Machine
… While the Steam Controller is designed to pair with the Steam Machine, it's a separate product that's also compatible with the Steam Deck handheld and with any PC that runs Steam. And while Valve didn't want to release the Steam Machine without the Steam Controller, the reverse wasn't true. …
Valve confirms new Steam Controller pre-order official date
… Valve also warns that Steam Controller buyers will need to have a Steam account "in good standing" and will need to have made a purchase on Steam prior to April 27, 2026. Valve enacted a similar policy when opened pre-orders for the Steam Deck in 2021. …
Valve's new Steam hardware has already sold out
… The new model adapts the Steam Deck's haptic trackpads to a more traditional gamepad form factor and adds new features like Grip Sense, a new touch-activated gyro control method. Last week, Valve announced that the Steam Controller would be available to order from Steam today, May 4, for $99. …
Steam Controllers are getting resold by scalpers on eBay for crazy prices
… Fans might be motivated to secure a controller now that there's a rumor that Valve recently imported 50 tons of game consoles that could well be the MIA Steam Machine . Prior to this, Steam Machine was delayed by Valve as the company reconsidered pricing . …
The Steam controller is a near-perfect PC gamepad that should only get better
… The Steam Controller ultimately makes the most sense for PC players who are very committed to the Steam ecosystem. If you play the majority of your games there, own a Steam Deck, use Steam Link, or plan to pick up a Steam Machine whenever it drops we’re still waiting , it’s a bit of a no-brainer. …
A Valve glitch made Steam Controllers cheaper for early adopters
… Valve told the Steam user that they were aware of the issue and had fixed it. More importantly, Valve said customers would not incur additional charges, even if they technically bought the Steam Controller more cheaply. …
New Steam game with a wild concept turns your unplayed backlog into monsters
… But if Taylor can get it to work, the leader board for that Steam library is about to be lit. But if this concept seems too overwhelming, the Steam game where you organize your library might be more your speed. …
Valve shares why the Steam Controller took 10 years to perfect
… The Steam Controller is only truly compatible with the Steam client and Steam Link. When you plug it into a PC, the computer treats it like a composite mouse and keyboard. Most PC gaming launchers will treat it as such too, making it unusable with most games outside of Steam. …