… Brad Lynch, the Valve watcher who revealed this information, says the timing and scale of these imports mean both Steam Frame and Steam Machine are probably nearing launch, even though Valve has not publicly confirmed shipping or retail dates.
… The tools currently target Steam Deck Verified games, but Valve plans to extend the same graphs and feedback to Playable titles in the future.
Valve's new Steam Controller appears to have sold out in minutes, and many gamers say Valve's own online storefront made things worse. …
… This likely indicates that Valve is getting ready to release promotional materials. Import and shipping records that mention a "wireless PC controller" have further fueled speculation that Valve is now in the final stages before launch. …
… Valve pairs this with 16GB of DDR5 system RAM and a much more compact case than your typical tower-style gaming PC. The system supports 4K output and runs on SteamOS, Valve's Linux‑based operating system, to play games from the Steam library via native Linux builds and Proton translation. …
… Valve's new accessory has dual thumbsticks with capacitive sensing, two large haptic trackpads, four rear grip buttons, and a six‑axis gyro. …
Valve has jacked up the price of the Steam Deck OLED by $300, marking one of the steepest increases in gaming hardware history. …
… Now, Valve sees physical gift cards as too risky to continue as a retail product. …
… Valve launched the gamepad globally in early May 2026 at $99 in the US. The controller is for PC and Steam Deck players who want a gamepad that works for both console games and mouse games. …
… Credit: Valve But Valve's also expanded beta support for SteamOS beyond a handful of AMD-powered handheld gaming devices and the Lenovo Legion Go. …