'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
Valve will release the Steam Controller on May 4, 2026, ahead of the Steam Machine, due to ongoing RAM shortages affecting other hardware components. The controller is launching first because it does not require RAM, making it easier to produce and distribute. Originally, Valve had no plan to launch the Controller and Machine simultaneously, though they are designed to work well together. The company still aims to release all products within the first half of 2026 despite earlier delays.
- ▪The Steam Controller launches on May 4, 2026, priced at $99.
- ▪Valve delayed the Steam Machine, Frame, and Controller earlier in 2026 due to global memory and storage shortages.
- ▪The Steam Controller does not contain RAM, allowing it to be produced and shipped more easily amid the crisis.
- ▪Valve never intended to launch the Steam Controller and Steam Machine at the same time, though the Machine depends on the Controller.
- ▪Valve hardware engineer Steve Cardinali stated the only hard requirement was releasing the Controller before the Machine.
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Gaming '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 News By Demi Williams published 28 April 2026 The Steam Controller launches next month for $99 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Future) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter The Steam Controller will officially release on May 4 for $99Valve hardware engineer Steve Cardinali says the…
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