The briefing
Valve confirmed it will release the Steam Controller on May 4, 2026, priced at $99/£85/AU$149, ahead of the delayed Steam Machine and Frame. The company cited ongoing memory and storage shortages, noting the controller isn’t affected and can launch independently.
Original headline
'This doesn't have RAM in it, and it's not as complicated to start getting out the door for us' — Valve confirms it's releasing the Steam Controller before the Steam Machine in response to RAM crisis, but originally saw 'no need' to ship them together