Valve Reveals Its New Steam Controller

Although Steam is a prominent platform on PC, there is certainty that Valve wants more for the storefront. Last year, reports pointed to a new console of sorts being in development internally at Valve according to plugins for SteamOS. Additionally, there was also the more recent trademark for ‘Steam Frame’ which appears to be the next-generation virtual reality peripheral from Valve as well.

On Wednesday, Valve unveiled the VR headset. Not only will it play your virtual reality-supported titles, there is also compatibility for regular Steam titles as well according to Valve. Atop of that, the new Steam Machine was revealed; touted to be about six times the powerhouse of the Steam Deck we are familiar with already.

In the same vein, there is also the new Steam Controller that is a compatible accessory for both the Steam Frame & Steam Machine. You can watch the Steam Controller segment in the video below:

“Built for Steam, and configurable with Steam Input. Play all your games however you like, on whatever you like: PC, laptop, Steam Deck, Steam Machine, Steam Frame, and more. […] Steam Controller is built for comfortable extended play, with thumbsticks, buttons, bumpers, and triggers positioned for hands of all sizes,” Valve shares about the new gamepad.

“Steam Controller comes with magnetic thumbsticks using TMR technology, designed for improved feel, responsiveness and long-term reliability. They also support capacitive touch to enable motion controls. […] Use Steam Controller to play even your favorite mouse and keyboard games. With increased precision and customizability, it’s another way to enjoy fast-paced FPS games.”

And, “Grip-enabled gyro – We’re calling it Grip Sense, and it’s a new input for Steam Controller that enables gyro with capacitive touch. Hold and release to enable and disable gyro aiming. You can also map it like any other button. […] Aim more naturally with gyro, capacitive touch thumbsticks, and the new grip-sense feature, to achieve even more precision.”

Do you see yourself picking up a Steam Controller?

Steam Controller is to release in early 2026.

Source: Valve