From the first time you hold a Steam Controller in your hands, it’s clear that this is a well-made piece of hardware. There’s a sturdy build quality to all the pieces that makes the controller feel solid in the hand, with just enough heft to feel substantial without being too heavy.

And of course, when the Steam Machine launches… eventually, the Steam Controller will be perfect for it. In fact, Valve is including a Steam Controller with the Steam Machine. So you don’t need to buy one now to have on hand for when that console-like device launches, but if you want two controllers, well, why not, I guess?

When I first heard that the Steam Controller was $99, I immediately recoiled. For what is ostensibly a core controller, it'd be a big price hike above its fellow $75 PS5's DualSen

Valve has just announced a new Steam controller It launches in Spring 2026 It seems like a huge upgrade compared to the company's last attempt Valve has just unveiled a selection of hardware products, including an all-new Steam Controller that seems set to ...

With its brilliant dual touchpads and easy integration with Steam and Steam Decks, this is a great do-it-all gamepad for HTPCs and reclined gaming.

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Valve reveals the upcoming Steam Controller alongside a quick start video and a release date for players to wishlist now.