Steam Frame
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Proton 11.0-1 Beta 3 brings FEX upgrades for Linux ARM64 (like the Steam Frame)
Valve has released Proton 11.0-1 Beta 3, which includes an upgrade to FEX, an emulator enabling x86 applications to run on ARM64 Linux devices like the upcoming Steam Frame. This update brings performance improvements, controller crash fixes, and better support for the Snapdragon X2 Elite processor. Proton Experimental also incorporates these changes.
Steam Controller release date revealed as Steam Machine price increases
Valve has announced the release date for the Steam Controller as May 4th, priced at £85, and confirmed that the Steam Machine's release has been impacted by memory shortages, shifting its window to the first half of 2026. Hardware engineer Steve Cardinali explained that the controller's release was prioritized over the Steam Machine due to development unaffected by shortages. Pricing for the Steam Machine and Steam Frame remains unconfirmed, though they are expected to be more expensive than initially planned.
Valve's Steam Controller Gets an Official Price & Release Date!
Valve has announced that the Steam Controller will be released on May 4, 2026, for $99 USD. The controller is compatible with any device running Steam or the Steam Link app, including PC, Steam Deck, Steam Machine, and Steam Frame. Key features include magnetic thumbsticks, haptic motors, and customizable trackpads.
Steam Controller Price Leaks Online
A leaked YouTube video revealed that Valve's upcoming Steam Controller will be priced at $99.99. Valve has also indicated that ongoing RAM and storage shortages may impact the release dates for the Steam Machine and Steam Frame, potentially delaying them into 2026, despite earlier hopes for a first-half-of-the-year launch.
