PCGamesN

This DIY Steam Deck controller splits in two, inspired by the Nintendo Switch

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 ...
Geeky Gadgets

New Valve Steam Controller, Steam Machine & Steam Frame Unveiled : Early 2026 Just Got Exciting!

What if the way you play games could be completely reimagined? Valve’s latest announcement promises just that, unveiling a bold new lineup of hardware designed to transform the gaming experience as we ...
PC Gamer

One gamer got so tired of waiting for Valve, he made his own 'Steam Controller 2' out of Steam Deck parts, and it even splits in half like Switch Joy-Cons

TommyB made instructions, firmware, and components all readily available if you want to try this yourself. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how ...
TweakTown

Valve's new Steam Controller pairs TMR thumbsticks and touchpads in a unique design

TL;DR: Valve's new Steam Controller, launching early 2026 with the Steam Machine, features dual haptic trackpads, advanced TMR magnetic thumbsticks, programmable grip buttons, six-axis motion controls ...
Hypebeast

Valve Just Announced Three New Gaming Devices: The Steam Machine, Steam Frame and Steam Controller

Valve – the gaming giant behind the world’s most popular PC gaming platform, Steam, as well as “AAA” franchises like Counter-Strike – has just announced three new devices: Steam Controller, Steam ...
Android

Valve unveils the Steam Machine, a new controller, and a new VR headset

Valve has unveiled a trio of new hardware products, which includes the Steam Machine, affectionately named the Gabe Cube by Steam fans online. Valve is also announcing a new Steam Controller and a new ...
PC Gamer

How grip sensing was added to the new Steam Controller is a 'typical Valve story' involving a passionate employee moving desks

One Valve employee essentially made it happen. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Updated to clarify that it is grip sensing, a ...
The Escapist

Steam Controller: Expected release date, price predictions, specs & features

⚠️ This page mixes confirmed information with industry rumors and speculation. We’ll keep it updated as new details and leaks come to light. Remember the Steam Controller? Well, it’s back in top form, ...
CNET

I Tried Valve's Steam Frame, Machine and Controller: SteamOS Is Coming for Your Face and TV

Valve is working on a new standalone VR headset, Xbox-sized game console and wireless controller. I tried them all at the company's HQ. I started with CNET reviewing laptops in 2009. Now I explore ...

According to Steam, the average PC Gamer writer played 72 games this year (56% of which were new) and used a controller more than we'd like to admit

Either way, here's our average stats: The average PC Gamer writer has played 72 games this year—though with a pretty ...
Forbes

Will The Steam Machine Be Your Next Gaming PC... Or Console?

When you think of gaming PCs, you almost inevitably think of Windows-based hardware. However, Valve is hoping to change that mindset with the unveiling of the Steam Machine. It might even change your ...