It Sure Sounds Like The Steam Controller Rules

It’s a big day for Valve, as the veil has officially been taken off of their Steam Controller — with both embargoed reviews, and the official release date (May 4th, 2026) hitting today. For those unawares, the Steam Controller is a video game controller developed by Valve. Being their second attempt at making a controller, the device is best described visually as “what if you cut the middle out of a Steam Deck and smooshed the two sides together.” The reviews have been pretty damn glowing. Here’s a few exerpts. Polygon: What’s the secret? It’s a lot of subtle decisions that add up. For one, it’s remarkably lightweight given its size. It’s similar to the Steam Deck in that regard, which looks far heavier than it actually is. It’s also built from a smooth black plastic that also makes it feel like the Steam Deck on the hand. The grips are much straighter than those of your average controller, which ever so slightly reduces some strain. My thumbs rest naturally on the buttons and dual…