Valve will launch the new Steam Controller on Monday, May 4 for 99 euros, although it will not arrive with the Steam Machine console

Valve has announced that his new Steam Controller will be available next Monday, May 4 for 99 eurosso users can use it with any device that runs Steam, although will not arrive with the desktop console Steam Machine, of which the launch plans are still unknown.

The video game company presented its new line of ‘hardware’ in November of last year, made up of three new devices with which it announced its return to the desktop console market. It is the case of the console Steam Machine, which was presented as a compact computer based on SteamOS, as well as the Steam Frame virtual reality headset and the second version of the Steam Controller.

At the time of presentation, it indicated that its new devices would be available in early 2026. Now, Valve has confirmed the launch date and price of the new Steam Controllerwhich will be available next Monday, May 4 globally, although it will arrive without the new Steam Machine console.

The technology company already announced in February that it would have to review your shipping schedule and the prices of your new video game devices, due to the problems of RAM and storage shortages that the technology industry is experiencing.

Later, Valve assured that would maintain its launch forecasts of the new Steam Machine home console devices and the Steam Frame viewer, reiterating that would make available to users during this yeardespite the memory shortage crisis.

Taking all this into account, among all the ‘hardware’ presented, Valve has decided launch for the moment its new version of the Steam Controller wireless controllerwhich will be available next week for purchase at Spain for 99 euros.

This command integrates All the controls of the Steam Deck portable console in a single wireless controller. That is, both the ‘joysticks’, the front buttons, the grip buttons and the triggers, as well as ‘trackpads’ for mouse and gyroscope controls.

Thus, although it will not be launched with the Steam Machine, the controller It can be used with all devices that run Steamallowing play in any formatwhether it is a PC, a portable console or a ‘smartphone’.

To connect with any device, the remote has the Steam Controller Puckwhich is a wireless transmitter that provides fast connectionbut it also serves as a station magnetic charging for Steam Controller. Although it is also compatible with Bluetooth or USB connection. As for its battery, it is 8.39 Wh, with which Valve ensures a autonomy of more than 35 hours of play.

It must be taken into account that the Remote control price varies depending on the country or region, due to different distribution costs and “market conditions”. In the United States it has been launched for $99 and in the United Kingdom for £85.

Regarding the console Steam Machine y el visor Steam FrameValve has clarified that, for now, They have “no update on this”, although they are “working hard” and hope to have news soon, as Valve’s software engineer, Pierre-Loup Griffais, shared in statements to The Verge.