Tag:Valve

RIP Steam gift cards, Valve will phase them out of retail stores by the end of 2026

Valve is ending physical Steam gift card sales after 13 years, switching fully to direct game purchases or digitally obtained gift cards.

Valve’s Steam Deck is back in stock, but now 46% more expensive

Valve's latest Steam Deck restock comes with huge price hikes for both handheld OLED versions, pushing the 1TB model up to a jaw-dropping $949.

Valve hid a Steam Controller Easter egg that triggers when you drop the pad

Cinephiles should instantly recognise the Wilhelm scream that comes out of the Steam Controller when it falls from a height.

Steam Machine and Frame look set to launch with reservation queue

Code changes in Valve's storefront point to the Steam Machine arriving with the same reservation system as its controller.

Valve’s Steam Controller reservation queue is a win for gamers, and I hope we see it return for the Steam Machine

You'll now need to wait in line for the opportunity to buy a Steam Controller, but you'll have 72 hours to complete your purchase.

Valve shares Steam Controller CAD files, encouraging everyone to make mods and accessories

While the Steam Controller and puck CAD files are strictly for non-commercial purposes, the sky's the limit for personal mods.

Steam Controller review: a great gamepad for a living room PC

Boasting dual haptic trackpads and more, Valve's Steam Controller is a compelling take on the PC gamepad, although it comes at a higher cost.

Valve appears to be shipping Steam Machines ready for launch

A number of "game console" shipments have been spotted heading to Valve in the US, suggesting the Steam Machine release could be imminent.

This Steam Deck update brings loads of improvements I’ve wanted since launch

Chatting on the Steam Deck just became far more convenient, but that's not the only quality-of-life change this update has to offer.