Valve is launching three new devices: In addition to the home Steam Machine for big games on TV, the Steam Frame is a new headset that enables both VR and regular gaming. The brand-new Steam ...

Valve launched the Steam Controller a decade ago. It was designed to make traditional PC games playable on TVs in tandem with the original Steam Machine, which never took off. Now, Valve has announced ...

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Initially released in 2015, Valve's Steam Controller was discontinued after four years. But after the Steam Deck's recent success, it's likely that Valve might revive the controller in the near future ...

Valve has finally confirmed the hardware lineup that has been circulating in leaks for months. Three new devices are joining the Steam ecosystem in early 2026: a fully modernized Steam Machine, a next ...

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The divisive Steam Controller was the testing ground for some ideas (touchpads, rear buttons, haptics) that eventually found their way onto Valve’s Steam Deck. While the company hasn’t followed up its ...

The new Steam Controller is a smart way to play PC games on the sofa, stealing the Steam Deck's clever controls. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Support for trigger rumble and Elite paddles arrives in beta Support for trigger rumble and Elite paddles arrives in beta is a reporter with five years of experience covering consumer tech releases, ...

The new Steam Controller is more ergonomic and has one more stick than its predecessor. It is charged via a puck, which also handles the connection. This allows games that are not designed for gamepad ...

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I'm a sucker for a DIY project, so this homemade Steam Deck controller is right up my alley. Using some spare parts, a 3D printer, and plenty of patient trial and error, a hardware modder has put ...