Valve's Steam Controller costs $99 and arrives May 4 - Engadget
… The Steam Controller does precisely what it says: It communicates with anything running Steam or the Steam Link app, so this includes PCs, Macs, mobile devices and the Steam Deck. …
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Valve launches the Steam Controller without the Steam Machine
… 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. …
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.
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 . …
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The Steam Controller sold out super quickly and Valve is working on a restock - Engadget
… The company originally planned to release the Steam Controller, Steam Machine and Steam Frame in early 2026 , creating a fully contained couch-PC-gaming situation, but it's the fifth month of the year and the Steam Controller has only just seen the light of day. …
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 Confirms Ongoing Steam Deck 2 Development—A Long Wait Remains
Tuesday, April 28th 2026 Valve Confirms Ongoing Steam Deck 2 Development—A Long Wait Remains by Cpt.Jank Apr 28th, 2026 05:49 Discuss 3 Comments With Valve today officially announcing pricing and availability for the Steam Controller , it was only a matter of time before people started asking quest… …
Steam Deck Update Introduces Plentiful Quality-of-Life Changes
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Steam Controller scalpers are asking for $300+ on eBay — Valve's $99 controller demands high price as pre-orders sell out almost immediately
… The Steam Controller was originally revealed alongside the Steam Machine late last year, presumably set to release together. Valve officially delayed the Steam Machine in February , however, citing rising memory costs, and said it was reconsidering the price. …