Valve was surprised by the demand for the Steam Controller, and so the Steam Machine preorder system is built different.

Valve has finally revealed the price of the Steam Machine. The company has also opened up reservations for buyers.

As we came into 2026, one of the biggest topics at hand was Valve’s announcement of a new generation of hardware, including a new PC, a new VR platform, and a new Steam Controller. Eyes were particularly on the the Steam Machine and watching with massive ...

Following a delay earlier this year, players will be able to order a Steam Controller starting on May 4. That means that it will get into players hands before the Steam Machine or the Steam Frame, two devices that were announced alongside that. In an ...

Valve has provided an update on its November 2025-announced Steam Machine, Steam Frame, and Steam Controller hardware—specifically addressing launch timing and pricing. “When we announced these products in November, we planned on being able to share ...

It’ll cost $99 on May 4th. It’ll cost $99 on May 4th. is a senior editor and founding member of The Verge who covers gadgets, games, and toys. He spent 15 years editing the likes of CNET, Gizmodo, and Engadget. Now, Jay writes that the Steam Controller ...

TL;DR: Valve delayed its new Steam hardware lineup to 2026 due to memory and storage issues, but may release the next-gen Steam Controller. The controller features dual trackpads, magnetic thumbsticks, HD rumble, a wireless charging puck, and Steam overlay ...