*** Valve Steam Machine ***

[blairw]

Apples likely pre purchased fab slots a long long time ago and their buying power helps them a lot here.

 

[lovelyhead]

Early 2026...

Valve can't even keep the Steam Deck in stock anymore. I think they will release the controller and cancel the Machine.

 

[Mesai]

Early 2026...

Valve can't even keep the Steam Deck in stock anymore. I think they will release the controller and cancel the Machine.

They're in a weird spot - release now at an inflated price and it's probably DoA. Release once/if prices stabilise a bit but then then hardware will be even more outdated.

Maybe they're trying to build up stock to keep the price sane.

 

[Bluecube]

If the likes of Apple are struggling to maintain stock of their desktops then Valve was always going to struggle. It’s painful for us all!

 

[TheVoice]

Early 2026...

Valve can't even keep the Steam Deck in stock anymore. I think they will release the controller and cancel the Machine.

They won't, there are already indications that a launch is nearing based on some recent page updates on the website of the retailer Valve use in Japan.

 

[Grim5]

Steam controller review

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Watch "Steam Controller Early Review" on Streamable.

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[Cromulent]

Steam controller review

Watch Steam Controller Early Review | Streamable

Watch "Steam Controller Early Review" on Streamable.

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I just can't see myself playing Total War with that.

 

[lovelyhead]

Steam controller review

Watch Steam Controller Early Review | Streamable

Watch "Steam Controller Early Review" on Streamable.

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$100 for the Steam Controller is pretty bad value. I paid £13 for my Gamesir Nova Lite with Hall Effect sticks or if you really must have TMR you could get the Gamesir Cyclone 2 for £30. Both these controllers work with PC, Mac, Android and Switch / Switch 2. People have been conditioned into paying ridiculous prices for controllers by Sony, Nintendo and Microsoft.

The Steam Machine is 100% going to be terrible value if this controller is anything to go by.

 

[b0rn2sk8]

~£100 inc VAT, ooofff, that's a lot more than I expected for the controller.

£60 would be more reasonable.

 

[Mark1989]

When you compare it to elite or ps edge controller it’s not that bad

New standard Xbox/ps controllers are what £65 now so they have put themselves in middle.

It’s just weather it’s any good is the question

 

[Timber]

Now Official: Valve's Steam Machine might be delayed thanks to the RAM crisis, but its brand-new £85 Steam Controller is going it alone and finally has a release date - On sale in May.

4th May release date.

Does make me wonder if the Steam Machine is also around the corner, or still a little while off. Reviews appear to have gone live on various Youtube channels as well.

 

[Armadillo]

For that money, it better have TMR sticks.

 

[Bluecube]

For that money, it better have TMR sticks.

Spoiler: it does

 

[lovelyhead]

£55 more for the addition of two track pads versus a Gamesir Cyclone 2 controller with TMR for £30. Hmmmm

 

[malachi]

I will grab one, doubt they will be selling out

 

[Yoko]

$100 for the Steam Controller is pretty bad value. I paid £13 for my Gamesir Nova Lite with Hall Effect sticks or if you really must have TMR you could get the Gamesir Cyclone 2 for £30. Both these controllers work with PC, Mac, Android and Switch / Switch 2. People have been conditioned into paying ridiculous prices for controllers by Sony, Nintendo and Microsoft.

The Steam Machine is 100% going to be terrible value if this controller is anything to go by.

I have two of those GameSir controllers and they are fantastic value for money. I think I paid around £15 for the pair. The only real downside is the battery life isn't the best.
£85 for the Steam controller is steep even if it does have track pads.

 

[b0rn2sk8]

TLDW - its good but expensive.

 

[Glanza]

 

[Bluecube]

Pouting YouTube muppets saying your time dispensing info you can read on the net in a few minutes

 

[fullspizz]

$100 for the Steam Controller is pretty bad value. I paid £13 for my Gamesir Nova Lite with Hall Effect sticks or if you really must have TMR you could get the Gamesir Cyclone 2 for £30. Both these controllers work with PC, Mac, Android and Switch / Switch 2. People have been conditioned into paying ridiculous prices for controllers by Sony, Nintendo and Microsoft.

The Steam Machine is 100% going to be terrible value if this controller is anything to go by.

Where are you finding the Cyclone 2 for £30, £50 appears to be the price point.