New Steam Controller divides gamers ahead of May launch

"Closer to the performance of a mouse than a controller" - Valve talks us through the best feature of the Steam Controller: www.digitalfoundry.net/news/2026/04...

Valve is "hard at work" on Steam Deck 2, but the company's idea of "next-gen" performance isn't possible yet www.eurogamer.net/steam-deck-2...

Valve says it's "still hard at work" on Steam Deck 2, but acknowledges the ongoing Steam Deck shortage in some regions caused by RAM and storage supply issues. www.videogameschronicle.com/news/were-ha...

The Steam controller not having a headphone/mic jack feels like the biggest mistake Valve has made with the thing (maybe I’m only saying that because I’m dependent on it)

The Steam Controller Officially Releases Next Week Not long to wait to get your hands on the feature packed Steam Controller. gamersocialclub.ca/2026/04/27/t...

Why are they even making the Steam Deck 2? Might as well be an updated Steam Deck 1 unless they plan on going back to game development and adding controller gimmicks that will "revolutionize gaming."

Okay I wasn't really positive about the steam controller, too chunky and too expensive for my tastes. But this, this is good. If the headline is to be believed at least

Things may have moved on from my lost months on a Mega Drive, but this thing looks like it can still do the Konami code. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

I posted on @damagecontrolblog.bsky.social about the astounding cost of the soon-to-release Steam Controller, and discussed what that likely means for the prices of the Steam Machine and Steam Frame. www.dcgameblog.com/2026/04/the-...

It's STEAM CONTROLLER (2026) vs. STEAM CONTROLLER (2015) at this point

📰 **"We're just as impacted as everyone else": Valve explain Steam Machine delays and why the Steam Controller is coming out sooner** Ahead of the new Steam Controller release on May 4th, and shortly after I finished reviewing it (it’s good!), I […] [Original post on igeek.gamer-geek-news.com]

regret to inform i've dug out my OG steam controller and it's a damn good mouse for scrolling the web comfortably from the armchair

Why the Steam Controller Is Arriving Before the New‑Gen Steam Machine #Gaming #VideoGames #GamesNews 🕹 🎮 https://geezusgg.xyz/2026/04/7128/valve-confirmed-release-date-for-steam-controller-while-still-pending-the-rest-of-steam-machine-family/

Valve remains "hard at work" on Steam Deck 2 four years after it was initially confirmed to be part of the company's plans.

Expect the unexpected when you take control of Reila and experience her tale of hope, misery, and more in this neon-soaked cyberpunk narrative. Launching Summer 2026 exclusively on Steam Deck.