GameSpot

Valve Reveals New Hardware Lineup: A Controller, Compact Gaming PC, and VR-Ready Headset

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.
TweakTown

Valve's new Steam Controller pairs TMR thumbsticks and touchpads in a unique design

Valve's new Steam Controller for PC gaming is set to arrive in early 2026, and the unique design is packed with impressive tech and features.

Valve’s new Steam Machine finally brings PC power to the couch

Valve has officially launched the new Steam Machine: a compact, SteamOS-powered gaming box that claims to deliver more than six times the horsepower of a Steam Deck. Paired with a revamped Steam Controller,
The Escapist

Steam Controller: Expected release date, price predictions, specs & features

With the announcement still incredibly fresh, Valve has yet to formally confirm the Steam Controller release date outside of an “early 2026” window. The one thing we do know is that it will ship alongside the Steam Machine as the OEM gamepad, and will be available to purchase separately for use on the Steam Frame and general gaming PCs as well.

The new Steam Controller "puck" adapter was internally called "the chongle," says Valve employee: "I'm leaking that information come get me"

In a tweet, Nick Bizzozero, a modeler and animator working at Valve, voiced his full support for calling the newly revealed Steam Machine the "GabeCube," a portmanteau referencing Valve president Gabe Newell and the iconic boxed-shape Nintendo Game Cube.
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