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.

Steam Deck is one of the most popular handheld consoles. Launched in 2021, the console sold like hotcakes. According to Valve, it sold several million units in just two years. With the OLED display ...

What if one controller could truly do it all? Explore how Valve’s new Steam Controller is poised to redefine gaming hardware with a bold promise: universal compatibility across all Steam-supported ...

Valve made a brave move with the launch of its Steam Controller in 2015. It's a pad designed for PC gaming on the sofa, and it removed the right thumbstick of a traditional controller and replaced it ...

If you're playing video games on your PC and are noticing some input lag, it might not be a hardware problem you're facing, but a well-known Steam issue.

Valve is making another run at offering a console-style experience in your living room. The company has announced a new Steam Machine and Steam Controller that let you play PC games on your TV in the ...

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 ...

TL;DR: Valve's new Steam Controller, launching early 2026 with the Steam Machine, features dual haptic trackpads, advanced TMR magnetic thumbsticks, programmable grip buttons, six-axis motion controls ...

Controller manufacturer Hori has announced a new Steam-focused wireless controller launching later this year. Hori's wireless Steam controller is officially licensed by Valve, and both companies ...

With over six times the horsepower of Steam Deck, Steam Machine has the power to play your whole Steam library, including your favorite AAA titles. Just sign in with your Steam account and your entire ...