Steam Controller one step closer to launch after Valve teases 'unboxing' video with announcement pending
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Key Points:
- Valve's new Steam-branded hardware release, initially planned for early 2026, continues to be delayed due to AI-related memory and storage shortages, with no confirmed launch date yet.
- A new unboxing video titled "steam_controller_unboxing_2026" has appeared in Steam app data, indicating that Valve may soon announce the second-generation Steam Controller.
- Valve reportedly received its first large shipment of the new controllers last week, suggesting an official announcement is imminent.
- Unlike the controller, there are no recent updates or clues about the Steam Machine mini-PC or Steam Frame VR headset, implying these products may still face delays due to component shortages and rising costs.
- Reliable sources hint that the Steam Controller launch could happen "very soon," although the release timeline for the other hardware remains uncertain.
