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Valve Announces New Steam Machine, Steam Controller & Steam Frame (infosec.pub)
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Phoronix article: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Steam-Machines-Frame-2026

Also listed here: https://store.steampowered.com/sale/hardware

Valve has already sent support for the new Steam Controller upstream: https://www.phoronix.com/news/New-Steam-Controller-SDL

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[–] Rcklsabndn@sh.itjust.works 2 points 4 months ago (6 children)

So, I've been wanting to buy a controller to play classic games.

After doing some research I got an 8bit Do classic 2, which looked and felt great, but I guess couldn't work with my Bluetooth.

Should I just get an Xbox controller, or hold out for this new Nintendo tech (I only game on PC and Switch, currently).

I've bought three controllers for my PC over the years, and none of them have been universally usable.

[–] windowsphoneguy@feddit.org 2 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Update the firmware on the 8Bitdo, it should support Steam Input natively on the newer versions

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[–] tb_@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

If you want to play just controller games, this one is probably overkill and maybe a bit bulky. I guess the HD haptics are neat.

Then again, it likely won't be any more expensive than the scam amount of money microsoft charges for their basic, non-HAL effect, non-gyro, basic haptics controllers.

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