Steam Deck
Valve's Steam Controller launches May 4 for $99 with low-latency Puck and Steam Deck-inspired design
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Valve's new Steam Controller, successor to the 2015 model and inspired by Steam Deck prototypes, launches May 4 for $99 in the US ($149 CAD, €99 EU, £85 UK, A$149 AU, 419 PLN PL). Featuring dual touchpads, TMR thumbsticks, and a wireless Puck dongle, it offers precise PC gaming while escaping hardware delays affecting Steam Machine and Frame.
Gaming hardware prices are expected to keep climbing in the coming years due to rising component costs and other factors. Industry experts point to increased demand for RAM from AI data centers as a primary driver. They also cite tariffs, inflation, and geopolitical issues as contributing elements.
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Valve has announced price increases for its Steam Deck OLED models worldwide, attributing the changes to rising memory and storage costs.
Nvidia is recruiting specialists to enhance gaming performance on Linux systems, focusing on the Vulkan API and Valve's Proton software. The job listings highlight efforts to address performance bottlenecks amid growing adoption of devices like the Steam Deck. This move signals the company's investment in alternatives to Windows for gamers.
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RetroDECK, a popular emulation platform for Linux and Steam Deck, will eliminate support for Nintendo Switch emulation in response to DMCA strikes. The developers cite legal risks and high volumes of warnings as key reasons for the decision. This change aims to protect the volunteer-driven project from potential takedowns and threats.
A developer has created patches for the Wine compatibility layer that allow Adobe's Creative Cloud installer to run on Linux, making it possible to install Photoshop and other apps. The fix addresses longstanding issues with JavaScript and XML handling in Wine. While installation now works for versions like Photoshop 2021 and 2025, running the software may still require additional tweaks.
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Valve's Steam platform achieved a milestone on January 1, 2026, by exceeding 42 million concurrent users, marking its latest peak in sustained growth. This record surpasses the previous high of 41.6 million from October 2025, reflecting the platform's expansion since the Covid-19 pandemic. Factors such as popular new releases and the Steam Deck have contributed to this surge in activity.
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