… 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. …
… 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… …
… After all, the Steam Deck was very temperamental when it first release. Many of its issues were addressed in system updates, and now it feels like a different piece of hardware altogether. …
… 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. …