… The delay for Valve’s other hardware does mean that our Steam Controller reviews feel slightly incomplete. We couldn’t test how well the Steam Controller works with the Steam Machine’s dedicated controller antenna, or how well the Controller works in virtual reality with the Steam Frame. …
With the files, people can more easily make accessories for the hardware. “Feel free to use these to make your own Puck holders, Controller sweaters, or whatever else you want to create!” Valve says on the GitLab page with the files. …
… After the Steam Controller quickly sold out, Valve introduced a reservation system so people wait for their turn to buy. The launches of the Steam Machine and Steam Frame, whenever they happen, could be even more competitive — maybe a reservation system would ease a little bit of the chaos. …
… Today, Valve finally announced that the second version of the Steam Controller — and the first piece of Valve’s slate of new gaming hardware set to launch this year — is finally going on sale for $99 on May 4th. …
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Steam Machines have returned: all the news about Valve’s new hardware universe See all Stories Posted Apr 27, 2026 at 6:05 PM UTC S Sean Hollister Lose the new Steam Controller? You can ring it like a phone. Every controller should have this, right? …
… Even though Valve says the Steam Controller is built for “anything running Steam,” out of curiosity, I paired my Steam Controller review unit to my iPhone 16 Pro this afternoon. Most native iOS games I tried didn’t recognize the controller. …
… The Steam Controller appears to have already sold out on launch day. Unless Valve plans to create a huge stockpile, the Steam Machine could go even faster. I’m less sure about the Steam Frame, even though I’m personally excited for competition in the gaming headset market. …
… Jay Peters and Sean Hollister Nov 12, 2025 Jay Peters Nov 12, 2025 The Steam Frame can track the Steam Controller’s position. In another good tidbit about Valve’s new hardware from Gamers Nexus , the channel says that the controller has LED markers that can be detected by the Frame. …