- Valve’s new Steam Controller could release before the Steam Machine
- New Public Import Record Shows Valve Has ‘Wireless PC Controller,’ With Multiple Packages
- An early Steam Controller launch could greatly benefit PC users planning custom Steam Machine builds
Gamers are still waiting for the launch of Valve’s Steam Machine, which has been delayed from an early 2026 launch as previously promised by the company. However, its most important accessory could be in players’ hands very soon.
As VideoCardz reports, Valve’s Steam controller could launch very soon without the Steam Machine, according to Valve insider Brad Lynch. This isn’t mere speculation, as Lynch spotted a public import record showing a large batch of “wireless PC controller” from China.
The VideoCardz report points out that Valve’s shipping record, presumably that of the Steam Controller, includes 40 packages weighing 12,970 kg, but it is still unclear exactly how many units the shipment contains.
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What’s clear from this public filing is that Valve is at least preparing to launch the controller to consumers much earlier than the Steam Machine’s eventual launch date – or, the highly anticipated console-style PC already has bundled preparations (since the Steam Controller will ship with the Steam Machine).
The Steam Machine is still scheduled to launch in 2026, but the memory and storage crises are more active than ever, ultimately forcing Valve and other well-known hardware companies to rethink their product sales plans.
However, an early launch of the Steam Controller may be a good idea, especially for those looking to create a custom Steam machine using SteamOS or Bazzite (effectively a SteamOS clone).
Official SteamOS compatibility on PC hardware should also be boosted once the Steam Machine launches, and if the controller’s launch is truly imminent, it will help both SteamOS and, notably, Windows users on Steam get used to its dual-trackpad layout.
The best-case scenario would be a surprise reveal from Valve with an official Steam Machine launch date, but with the unstable state of the PC hardware market, that’s certainly wishful thinking.
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