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.

The Wireless Horipad for Steam Controller has three dedicated menu buttons for playing on Steam Deck (docked or undocked) or in Steam Big Picture mode. Like the Deck, the thumbsticks have capacitive ...

Valve is launching three new Steam Hardware projects in 2026, and two of them are quite familiar. The Steam Frame is the newest of the bunch, intended as a lower cost alternative to the ultra-premium ...

Steam Controller 2026 adds dual trackpads, capacitive sticks, and grip gyro. So you can map more actions without lifting ...

Controller manufacturer Hori has announced a new Steam-focused wireless controller launching later this year. Hori's wireless Steam controller is officially licensed by Valve, and both companies ...

The global memory shortage strikes again.

Controllers bore me. The modern Xbox controller and Sony DualSense both conform to the same general shape that gently cups your palms and leads the thumbs right to the necessary joysticks and face ...

With over six times the horsepower of Steam Deck, Steam Machine has the power to play your whole Steam library, including your favorite AAA titles. Just sign in with your Steam account and your entire ...