Valve is ready to ship the first piece of its revived hardware ecosystem. The new Steam Controller launches on 2026-05-04 at 10:00 AM PST, priced at $99 (€99), marking the company's return to PC gaming peripherals after discontinuing the original Steam Controller years ago.
The controller supports Linux, Windows, and macOS, and is designed to work seamlessly with Valve's upcoming Steam Machine console and Steam Frame VR headset, both of which were announced alongside the controller back in November 2025. While the controller ships first, Valve has remained silent on release dates for the Steam Machine and Steam Frame, citing ongoing memory pricing surges and parts shortages as complicating factors.
For Linux gamers in particular, native cross-platform support from a first-party Steam peripheral is welcome news. The controller's tight integration with SteamOS and Valve's broader hardware lineup positions it as the input device of choice for anyone already invested in Valve's ecosystem, whether on a desktop, the upcoming console, or the handheld. Regional pricing comes in at $149 CAD, $149 AUD, and £85 in the UK.