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Valve INTERVIEW: The New Steam Controller, Steam Deck & Future Hardware!
The Steam Controller is BACK! In this exclusive interview, I sit down with Valve’s Lawrence Yang and Steve Cardinelli to get the inside story on the new 2026 Steam Controller. We discuss why it took 11 years for a successor, the “missing” dual-stage triggers, and how the Steam Deck changed everything for Valve hardware.
In this video, we dive deep into:
The 5-Year Hardware Cycle: How the first Steam Controller (2015) led to the Steam Deck and eventually the new ergonomic 2026 controller. Pro vs. Premium: Why Valve focused on “Input Value” with TMR thumbsticks, GripSense, and dual trackpads instead of just making a “Pro” controller. The Repairability Factor: Why every part is labeled inside and how Valve is supporting the maker community with CAD files for 3D printing. Steam Input Secrets: The most creative uses of Steam Input (like modeling in Blender!) and why Valve supports almost every controller on PC. The “Launch Day Surprise”: Why Valve underestimated the demand and their plans for future hardware reservations. The Battery Life King: How they achieved 35+ hours of battery life and what happens when you use IR tracking. Whether you’re a Steam Deck power user, a gyro gaming enthusiast, or someone still holding onto their original 2015 Steam Controller, this interview covers everything you need to know about the future of Valve’s gaming hardware.
00:00 - Valve Interview! 00:59 - Icebreaker 01:32 - Why did it take so long? 03:46 - Dual Stage Triggers 04:53 - The Puck 05:41 - Sponsor: TITAN MATTRESS 07:14 - D-Pads Joysticks and Trigger locks 08:26 - Premium or Standard 10:59 - Crazy Steam Input configurations 11:56 - So many controllers in Steam Input 13:13 - Repairability 14:04 - CAD File Predictions 14:49 - Steam Hardware 15:42 - Rampocalypse 16:05 - Was all of this planned? 18:20 - Headphone Jack 21:51 - Steam Controller with VR 22:43 - Licensed Controllers 24:09 - Steam Controller Launch 25:47 - Grip Sense 28:34 - Answer to trigger question
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