Valve launches Steam Controller for $99 without Steam Machine

13 articles · Updated · The Verge · Apr 27

The Steam Controller will be available May 4th for $99 USD, £85 in the UK, and €99 in the EU, with no Steam Machine required.
Valve confirms the controller works with any Steam-compatible computer or as a generic phone controller, and is building a significant quantity to meet uncertain demand.
Other hardware like the Steam Machine and Steam Frame remain delayed due to memory shortages, but Valve says updates are coming and is also working on replacement parts with iFixit.

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