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Stories tagged with #Valve.
Steam
Valve says Steam Machine's $1,049 starting price is tied to parts, labor and its refusal to subsidize hardware like a console maker. The company also says component shortages have cut planned launch stock.
Steam
Valve has added clearer Steam Controller order estimates after reservation demand beat its expectations. Some buyers now have a 2027 window, while earlier reservations may fall into September or December 2026.
Half-Life
Half-Life 2: Episode One launched 20 years ago today, continuing Gordon and Alyx's escape from City 17 while testing Valve's bold episodic future.
Steam
A Steam Machine welcome tour has appeared in Steam backend data, raising fresh hopes that Valve's living-room PC is close to a release date. Valve has not announced pricing or launch timing.
Steam
Valve has filed a motion to dismiss New York's lawsuit over loot boxes in Counter-Strike, Team Fortress 2 and Dota 2. The company argues its mystery boxes do not meet the state's gambling-law standard.
Steam
A recent Steam reservation-system update references four Steam Machine packages, matching earlier plans for 512GB and 2TB models with and without a Steam Controller bundle. Valve has not announced final pricing or a release date.
Steam
Valve will open Steam Controller reservations on May 8 after the new gamepad sold out quickly. The queue adds one-per-user limits, purchase windows and account checks aimed at slowing resellers.
Steam
The first Steam Controller orders are moving through shipping in more than 20 countries after Valve's new $99 PC gamepad sold out quickly. Some buyers in California have already received units.
Steam
Valve says more Steam Controllers are on the way after the new $99 gamepad sold out quickly. The company has promised a restock timeline soon, but buyers still do not have a firm date.
Steam
Valve's new Steam Controller sold out shortly after going live on May 4, and resellers are already listing confirmed orders on eBay at steep markups. Valve has not yet announced when more stock will be available.
Steam
Valve says memory shortages and rising component prices are the main reason Steam Machine still lacks a firm release date or price. The company says it is trying to keep the living-room PC competitive while building enough launch stock.
Steam
Valve has moved a new Steam Deck client update to the Stable channel. The April 28 update adds quick chat, remote download management and fixes across game recording, cloud saves and Steam Input.
Steam
Valve's revived Steam Controller will go on sale May 4, making it the first piece of the company's new hardware lineup to reach buyers. The controller costs $99 in the US and £85 in the UK.
Steam
A now-hidden 4Gamer article reportedly listed Valve's new Steam Controller with a May 4 release date. Valve has not confirmed the date, so the timing remains a leak for now.
