<![CDATA[Will you be buying the new Steam Controller from Valve?]]>Will you be buying the new Steam Controller from Valve?

]]>https://board.circlewithadot.net/topic/6ed626fb-3af8-4688-bb5d-62c49fe27102/will-you-be-buying-the-new-steam-controller-from-valveRSS for NodeFri, 15 May 2026 01:53:24 GMTMon, 27 Apr 2026 09:58:33 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Will you be buying the new Steam Controller from Valve? on Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:27:00 GMT]]>@gamingonlinux either when my current controller dies (which may be soon sadly) or whenever it gets on sale. Whatever comes first.

]]>https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://mastodon.social/users/ysaeldev/statuses/116476898215001314https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://mastodon.social/users/ysaeldev/statuses/116476898215001314Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:27:00 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Will you be buying the new Steam Controller from Valve? on Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:11:52 GMT]]>@gamingonlinux

My PC gaming is 99.99% RetroArch, and at the moment, my old PS3 controller works fine. I know it won't last forever though, so when I need a new one I'll likely be mulling it over between a Steam controller or something from 8bitdo.

Edit: forgot to say "reviews will play into that decision" πŸ“Š

]]>https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://mastodon.social/users/saucerlost/statuses/116476827054009720https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://mastodon.social/users/saucerlost/statuses/116476827054009720Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:11:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Will you be buying the new Steam Controller from Valve? on Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:02:56 GMT]]>@gamingonlinux I answered yes, but it's more of a "very likely." I'm in no rush, but my kid adores the original Steam Controller, and theirs isn't always reliable after ten years of being dropped on the floor and handled with sticky kid fingers. I think we'll get at least one of the new ones to replace the old.

]]>https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://mastodon.social/users/GamesMissed/statuses/116476803593427905https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://mastodon.social/users/GamesMissed/statuses/116476803593427905Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:02:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Will you be buying the new Steam Controller from Valve? on Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:17:37 GMT]]>@gamingonlinux

My "good" controller seems to have gone missing in the last month, so it's a well-timed replacement.

In the long run, I expect to have two, as the Steam Machine is also supposed to come with one - which is ok, I like some two-player games. But if I can get one now and they offer the Steam machine without, I'll likely go without.

]]>https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://infosec.exchange/users/tbortels/statuses/116476625388069296https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://infosec.exchange/users/tbortels/statuses/116476625388069296Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:17:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Will you be buying the new Steam Controller from Valve? on Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:09:38 GMT]]>@gamingonlinux dualshock 4 for life, don't see any reason to replace them in any foreseeable future]]>https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://ak.kazuma.family/objects/c2fb6064-1563-4f9e-af43-a2b5b738f7fahttps://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://ak.kazuma.family/objects/c2fb6064-1563-4f9e-af43-a2b5b738f7faMon, 27 Apr 2026 12:09:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Will you be buying the new Steam Controller from Valve? on Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:54:12 GMT]]>@gamingonlinux No, I'm not buying anything from Steam/Valve anymore. I could consider GOG-controller if they make one. πŸ˜‰

]]>https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://mastodon.social/users/zelgaav/statuses/116476533288781599https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://mastodon.social/users/zelgaav/statuses/116476533288781599Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:54:12 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Will you be buying the new Steam Controller from Valve? on Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:32:11 GMT]]>@ben @gamingonlinux

damn, still looking for a Link from time to time.

pretty useless since I could just dock a Deck to TV, use a phone, or a Pi, or even built-in from the TV, but still... XD

]]>https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://techhub.social/users/ozone89/statuses/116476446733415142https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://techhub.social/users/ozone89/statuses/116476446733415142Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:32:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Will you be buying the new Steam Controller from Valve? on Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:30:21 GMT]]>@gavin57 @gamingonlinux

IIRC Machine already ships with one

]]>https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://techhub.social/users/ozone89/statuses/116476439543611817https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://techhub.social/users/ozone89/statuses/116476439543611817Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:30:21 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Will you be buying the new Steam Controller from Valve? on Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:27:23 GMT]]>@gamingonlinux Got two Steam Links, an OG Steam Controller and a Steam Deck. Gotta keep the family together 🀣

]]>https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://mstdn.games/users/ben/statuses/116476427848796724https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://mstdn.games/users/ben/statuses/116476427848796724Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:27:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Will you be buying the new Steam Controller from Valve? on Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:57:51 GMT]]>@gamingonlinux not on its own, but with a Steam Machine if/when they appear.

]]>https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://cyberplace.social/users/WiteWulf/statuses/116476311763085840https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://cyberplace.social/users/WiteWulf/statuses/116476311763085840Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:57:51 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Will you be buying the new Steam Controller from Valve? on Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:56:09 GMT]]>@gamingonlinux Secret fourth option:

Maybe when my DS4s crap out because I'm very happy with those otherwise

Kinda waiting on reviews tho, I guess. I have a pair of the old Steam Controller and it was a pretty mixed experience with them. The new one seems to address some of my gripes but a big one was that the build quality on the old controller was not great. It just doesn't feel super good to hold etc...

Optimistic, still, really want these to be great

]]>https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://mastodon.gamedev.place/users/VileLasagna/statuses/116476305060908469https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://mastodon.gamedev.place/users/VileLasagna/statuses/116476305060908469Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:56:09 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Will you be buying the new Steam Controller from Valve? on Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:45:17 GMT]]>@gamingonlinux Only no because I'm a keyboard and mouse player. 😜

]]>https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://mstdn.games/users/Radgryd/statuses/116476262303757110https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://mstdn.games/users/Radgryd/statuses/116476262303757110Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:45:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Will you be buying the new Steam Controller from Valve? on Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:30:32 GMT]]>@gamingonlinux nah, I'm still good with the old one πŸ™ˆ

]]>https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://mastodon.social/users/j4n3z/statuses/116476204304262165https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://mastodon.social/users/j4n3z/statuses/116476204304262165Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:30:32 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Will you be buying the new Steam Controller from Valve? on Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:29:07 GMT]]>@gamingonlinux I thought I would but at $99... I think I'll save the money for the Frame which is what I'm most excited for.

]]>https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://mastodon.social/users/aukondk/statuses/116476198768532351https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://mastodon.social/users/aukondk/statuses/116476198768532351Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:29:07 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Will you be buying the new Steam Controller from Valve? on Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:19:23 GMT]]>@gamingonlinux@mastodon.social

I'm broke πŸ₯€

]]>https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://app.wafrn.net/fediverse/post/e1725f62-7cfa-4221-939c-a85650ac8670https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://app.wafrn.net/fediverse/post/e1725f62-7cfa-4221-939c-a85650ac8670Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:19:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Will you be buying the new Steam Controller from Valve? on Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:18:51 GMT]]>@gamingonlinux Without question. I love playing my Steam Deck docked on my living room TV, but always sad to lose the touchpads. I’ve got the OG Steam Controller, but it doesn’t have enough buttons, and the shape is funky (tho more comfortable than you’d think). This feels like the perfect evolution.

]]>https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://mastodon.social/users/rhysmorgan/statuses/116476158386981886https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://mastodon.social/users/rhysmorgan/statuses/116476158386981886Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:18:51 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Will you be buying the new Steam Controller from Valve? on Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:11:31 GMT]]>@gamingonlinux I know this an unpopular opinionβ„’ but I got 2 of the originals, and they were and still are a big let-down

]]>https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://mastodon.social/users/tal/statuses/116476129516104497https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://mastodon.social/users/tal/statuses/116476129516104497Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:11:31 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Will you be buying the new Steam Controller from Valve? on Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:07:35 GMT]]>@gamingonlinux With the Steam Machine if they ever ship it. As they can't seem to keep the Steam Deck in stock, I'm not counting on that happening.

]]>https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://toot.wales/users/gavin57/statuses/116476114089642516https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://toot.wales/users/gavin57/statuses/116476114089642516Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:07:35 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Will you be buying the new Steam Controller from Valve? on Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:07:15 GMT]]>@gamingonlinux Probably not, have collected enough Xbox 360 controllers to last a lifetime at this point.

]]>https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://lighttheunicorn.horse/users/LightTheUnicorn/statuses/116476112733670443https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://lighttheunicorn.horse/users/LightTheUnicorn/statuses/116476112733670443Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:07:15 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Will you be buying the new Steam Controller from Valve? on Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:06:27 GMT]]>@gamingonlinux with the caveat that I bought the last one and still have it somewhere and might have to justify the purchase in that knowledge

]]>https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://cyberplace.social/users/GentlemanTech/statuses/116476109644343850https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://cyberplace.social/users/GentlemanTech/statuses/116476109644343850Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:06:27 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Will you be buying the new Steam Controller from Valve? on Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:05:55 GMT]]>@gamingonlinux@mastodon.social If I needed a controller, yeah, definitely. But I was using the first one only for racing and driving games, and now I have wheel for thoses, so… probably not. Except if I start playing game from in a couch.

]]>https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://pleroma.breizh.pm/objects/0056dfcf-ee19-4fd6-8055-b4207a9b1b3dhttps://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://pleroma.breizh.pm/objects/0056dfcf-ee19-4fd6-8055-b4207a9b1b3dMon, 27 Apr 2026 10:05:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Will you be buying the new Steam Controller from Valve? on Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:02:01 GMT]]>@gamingonlinux I'm torn, initially I wanted to but at a leaked $99 it's a tad more than I'd want to.

I've actually started to use my Dualsense a tad more now too as finding more and more games support the haptic triggers which I do like.

]]>https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://fosstodon.org/users/Ryanteck/statuses/116476092158304325https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://fosstodon.org/users/Ryanteck/statuses/116476092158304325Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:02:01 GMT