The new Steam Controller combines the full gamepad experience with premium features like TMR sticks, motion controls, capacitive sensors, trackpads, and four programmable back buttons.

Valve is working on a new standalone VR headset, Xbox-sized game console and wireless controller. I tried them all at the company's HQ.

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The gyro controls also offer a grip sensing feature, which turns on the gyro when you're holding the controller, and disables it when it's released. It also can be used to recenter the gyro. This might prove an important feature if you're barrelling towards the ground in a fighter jet in Battlefield 6 due to dropping your Controller.

Everything you need to know about the upcoming Steam Machine from Valve. Plus the release date, price and specs for the Steam Machine, new Controller and Frame.

Valve has announced three new Steam hardware products, which will all be shipping out in early 2026. Next year will see the launch of a new Steam Controller, a Steam Machine for PC gaming, and the Steam Frame VR headset, with specific launch timing and pricing to be shared after the first of the year.

The modern Xbox controller and Sony DualSense both conform to the same general shape that gently cups your palms and leads the thumbs right to the necessary joysticks and face buttons. A comfortable design has led to stagnation,