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From Steam Deck updates to store policy shifts and hardware leaks, get the latest news on Valve’s dominance in the PC ecosystem.
… But we like what we see, and we got a few additional tidbits of information from Valve, too: Valve is indeed still working on offering replacement parts for the Steam Controller, and is still partnered with iFixit for those Valve can’t be sure it’ll meet demand for the controller, but has already b…
… In a support page spotted earlier by Windows Central, Valve says it will no longer restock its gift cards once they run out, citing scammers who “continue to have an impact on Steam customers and other unsuspecting individuals.” In its post, Valve links to a Federal Trade Commission article outlini… …
… Link: Valve Says It's 'Hard at Work' on Steam Deck 2, but There's Still No Release Window | https://www.ign.com/articles/valve-says-its-hard-at-work-on-steam-deck-2-but-theres-still-no-release-window | IGN
… Valve told us bundles would be available. 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. …
… Griffais confirms that Valve is collaborating with Nvidia “very closely” and that Valve has “a growing team” of people just working on Nvidia drivers, but he doesn’t expect support will be available this year.
… Hopefully, when they are available to order, Valve implements a reservations system — the company took reservations for the original Steam Deck, though it took several months after release for Valve to clear the queue.
… As Valve watcher Brad Lynch notes, it was almost certainly carrying the first mass production shipments of the Steam Frame, Valve’s new gaming headset. …
… Valve’s Pierre-Loup Griffais: Look, there’s no contracts. …
… The bad news: Any reservations made today “indicate a 2027 date for shipping,” Valve says. “We have no plans to stop making Steam Controller,” according to Valve. “But as we look at the current demand compared to how many we know we can make by the end of the year, we want to manage expectations as… …
… Valve also says that it’s testing “every title on Machine that fell below our performance requirements on Deck.” For the Frame, Valve’s verified badge will signify games that run well while being played natively on the headset — as opposed to games that work well streamed to the headset, which the … …
