You can use an external controller with the Steam Deck if you prefer it docked rather than in handheld mode. These third‑party controllers are great options.

The Steam Hardware family is growing! Valve is pleased to announce that in 2026 three new hardware devices will expand the ways Steam users can play. Just like Steam Deck all these devices are ...

I'm a sucker for a DIY project, so this homemade Steam Deck controller is right up my alley. Using some spare parts, a 3D printer, and plenty of patient trial and error, a hardware modder has put ...

Overlooked or rightfully neglected?

The Steam Controller is Valve’s second attempt at a gamepad built exclusively for PC gaming. It’s due to be shipped as the OEM model included with the Steam Machine and will be compatible with the ...

Sometimes good ideas aren't fully formed when they're put into practice the first time around. The original Steam Controller that came out back in 2015 was a uniquely designed gamepad for PC gaming, ...

Valve's Steam Machine: How Much It Will Cost, When It Comes Out and More ...

Valve – the gaming giant behind the world’s most popular PC gaming platform, Steam, as well as “AAA” franchises like Counter-Strike – has just announced three new devices: Steam Controller, Steam ...

The Steam Machine is back from the dead. Not as a Valve-supported program for manufacturers to create living room PCs, but ...

Valve's small form factor gaming PC won't be releasing as soon as expected.

Steam had a super profitable 2025, and in 2026, Valve's gaming empire is only slated to grow. From new consoles to updated ...