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… As for the number of models, much like the Steam Deck, we're likely looking at a variety of storage options. Both the original Steam Deck and its OLED successor were offered with storage options ranging from 256 GB to 1 TB. …
… 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. …
… 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. …
… 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's full of good design decisions and a few caveats, especially if you're thinking of using your Steam Controller on anything other than a PC or Steam Deck. …
… 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. …
… And the Steam Controller, the 2026 version, is very much a continuation of that." We know the look is not something that's going to endure... More than anything, the Steam Deck was the catalyst for the new Steam Controller. …
… 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.
… 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. …
… While it wasn’t a massive success in its time, the Game Gear feels like a more direct ancestor to the Steam Deck or Nintendo Switch than the Game Boy. …