The Latest Breaking News from Valve

Valve is bullish on global Steam Controller availability: 'We have knobs we can turn to try to get things to people faster'

"We'll have a good amount of stock around the world for the launch."

PC Gamer · Apr 27

Steam Controller reviews are in: 'I can’t imagine playing my PC games with anything else'

The first reviews of the Steam Controller have gone live. Here's what tech reviewers have to say about Valve's latest peripheral.

Tom’s Guide · Apr 27

Valve will be providing Steam Controller replacement parts via iFixit after launch

Valve ensured the new pad has a focus on modding and repairability: "We know our community."

PC Gamer · Apr 27

I’m a PC gamer of over 30 years, and the Valve Steam Controller (2026) is now one of my favorite gamepads since Sega dropped out of the console wars

Valve has released a new gamepad, the Steam Controller – it’s just waiting for the Steam Machine to really shine.

TechRadar · Apr 27

Gamers, it's time to get excited — the Steam Machine's price and launch date may be imminent

The memory crisis has forced Valve to delay the Steam Machine from an early 2026 launch, but rumors suggest a price and release date announcement is near.

TechRadar · Apr 27

A leaked Steam Controller review claims Valve will charge you $99 for it, which is both too expensive and good value for money, depending on who you ask

A leaked Steam Controller suggests it'll be priced at $99. Is that too much for Valve's new gamepad, or is it the perfect midway point?

GamesRadar · Apr 27

Valve could sell the Steam Machine at a loss, and that would be a win for everyone

Valve is reportedly considering selling the Steam Machine at a loss "in the short term," but it's currently unclear whether decisions on MSRP have been made.

GamesRadar · Apr 27

Erik Wolpaw, co-writer of Portal and Portal 2 adores Burnout Paradise and has 1,500 hours in Slay the Spire: 'This is the perfect level of strategy'

"It's the exact, perfect level of decision making and cognitive load for my brain."

PC Gamer · Apr 26

Smart move as Valve’s new Steam Deck tools aim to boost handheld performance with developer tuning and user‑submitted framerate data

Valve has added new developer tools to help dial in performance on the Steam Deck. Users will now be able to submit data to help identify average framerates, as well as provide feedback on Verified game status.

Windows Central · Apr 26

Steam Controller price leaked — and I'd start saving now

A YouTuber may have just leaked the price of Valve's new Steam Controller, and if the price is correct, you should start saving for the new peripheral now.

Tom’s Guide · Apr 25