Valve has officially announced the release of its second-generation Steam Controller, marking the first piece of the company’s new gaming hardware lineup for 2023. The device will go on sale on May 4 for $99.
Senior reporter Jay Peters and staff writer Cameron Faulkner at The Verge have had the opportunity to test the new controller for more than two weeks. Both have published detailed reviews of the device, offering firsthand perspectives on its performance and features.
For The Verge subscribers, there’s an added benefit: Peters and Faulkner will be answering reader questions in the comments section of this article. If you have any inquiries about the Steam Controller, now is your chance to get them addressed by the experts who’ve tested it extensively.
Valve has not yet provided any updates regarding the release timeline for the Steam Machine PC or the Steam Deck, two other highly anticipated pieces of hardware from the company.
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