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This article presents reviews for several hardware components, including the BeQuiet Dark Rock Pro 6 CPU Cooler reviewed by Guru3D, and the Lian Li HydroShift II OLED Curved 360P reviewed by TechPowerUp. It also briefly mentions the Valve Steam Controller.
The new Steam Controller from Valve is out now - some early thoughts
Valve's new Steam Controller offers a comfortable and feature-rich experience, building upon the lessons learned from the Steam Deck. It boasts excellent battery life, repairability, and deep customization through Steam Input, making it a versatile option for PC gaming, especially on Linux. While it has a learning curve and some minor quirks with non-Steam games and specific titles, it significantly outclasses previous controllers for couch gaming and general PC use.
Valve rolls out the red carpet for its new Steam controller with battery warnings, gamepad quick-chat and—bonus!—remote download controls
Valve has released a new Steam client update, bringing several new features for PC and Steam Deck users. Key additions include low battery warnings for wireless gamepads, a quick-chat feature for Steam chat, and enhanced remote download management. The update also improves remote play functionality and addresses various bugs.
Our Steam Controller second opinion: what works, what doesn't, and what Valve should add for the next one
This second opinion piece offers a detailed look at Valve's Steam Controller, with reviewers James and Julian sharing their experiences. While acknowledging some minor technical hiccups and wishing for better non-Steam launcher integration, both find the controller comfortable, functional, and a strong contender for PC gaming, even suggesting it could be Valve's most impactful hardware release.
Valve's Steam Controller costs $99 and arrives May 4
Valve's Steam Controller will be available for $99 in the United States starting May 4. It connects to PCs, Macs, mobile devices, and the Steam Deck via Steam or the Steam Link app, with future support planned for Steam Machine and Steam Frame VR. The controller is designed to work exclusively with games launched through Steam.
Valve Steam Controller review: A gamepad in search of a console
Valve's Steam Controller is reviewed as a gamepad primarily for PC gaming via Steam, with limited compatibility outside of the upcoming Steam Machine and Steam Deck. The controller features dual trackpads, TMR joysticks, and a unique charging puck, offering a comfortable and balanced design. While it performs well in various game genres and offers long battery life, its reliance on the Steam ecosystem and lack of broader PC compatibility are noted as drawbacks.
Steam Controller review: even without a Steam Machine mate, this is a smartly crafted gamepad that puts PCs first
The second-generation Steam Controller is a versatile and functional gamepad designed primarily for PC use, offering improvements over its predecessor with the addition of a D-pad and a second thumbstick. It features advanced inputs like dual trackpads with improved haptics and Hall Effect-style stick drift protection, making it highly customizable. While it may lack the premium feel of some high-end controllers and has compatibility limitations with non-Steam launchers, its unique PC-centric features and innovative magnetic charging make it a compelling option for PC gamers.
Steam Controller review - another essential gaming PC hardware addition from Valve
Valve's Steam Controller is reviewed as an essential addition for PC gamers, offering solid gamepad performance combined with versatile trackpads for general PC browsing and mouse-like control. Despite a premium price and some minor build quality concerns, its unique features, extensive customization options via Steam, and impressive battery life make it a highly recommended upgrade for casual everyday play and living room PC use.
Happy four years to the Steam Deck - still the top PC gaming handheld
Four years after its original LCD release, the Steam Deck has significantly impacted handheld PC gaming and Linux adoption. Valve's continued work on SteamOS and Proton has made over 25,000 titles playable, with future hardware like the Steam Frame VR headset and Steam Controller 2 on the horizon. The article also touches on current stock issues for the Steam Deck OLED due to AI hardware demand.
