You can use an external controller with the Steam Deck if you prefer it docked rather than in handheld mode. These third‑party controllers are great options.

It’s a big day for Valve as the company has revealed two new gaming devices in the Steam Machine and Steam Frame. As part of this new hardware lineup, Valve has also revealed a new version of the ...

Pam's Colecovision was her babysitter, from the age of 4 or 5, but the family only had one game. Over and over, hour after hour, she'd climb and jump through the three levels of Donkey Kong. But the ...

SteamOS beta improves gyro aiming and Nintendo Switch Pro Controller support, giving Steam Deck players smoother controls in ...

Valve made a brave move with the launch of its Steam Controller in 2015. It's a pad designed for PC gaming on the sofa, and it removed the right thumbstick of a traditional controller and replaced it ...

The Steam Machine is back from the dead. Not as a Valve-supported program for manufacturers to create living room PCs, but ...

Steam had a super profitable 2025, and in 2026, Valve's gaming empire is only slated to grow. From new consoles to updated ...