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Valve's New Steam Controller: Ready or Not?
22 May
Summary
- The second-gen Steam Controller features a conventional design with improved trackpads.
- Its release is tied to delayed Steam Machine and Steam Frame hardware.
- The gamepad offers extensive customization for broad game compatibility.
Valve has unveiled a second-generation Steam Controller, adopting a more conventional design compared to its predecessor.
This new gamepad boasts extensive customization options, aiming for compatibility with nearly all games available on Steam. While comfortable for use, its release arrives amidst delays for Valve's other hardware projects, the Steam Machine and Steam Frame VR headset. These delays are attributed to high demand for computing resources driven by AI development.
Consequently, the Steam Controller is launching without its intended ecosystem. Despite this, it stands as the sole hardware release from Valve for the time being, offering a potentially robust gaming experience at a reasonable price point. Its full capabilities may be better realized once the associated hardware becomes available.
