Steam Controller & Steam Frame: New Hardware Announcements

Summary of the New Steam controller and Steam Frame

This article details ValveS announcement of a new Steam Controller and a VR headset called Steam Frame, alongside the Steam machine. Hear’s a breakdown of the key features:

Steam Controller:

* Unique Design: Features two⁤ trackpads instead of customary ⁣thumbsticks, aiming ⁤for comfortable ergonomics. Includes standard buttons (ABXY, D-pad, triggers, bumpers,⁤ View/Menu/Steam/QAM) and 4 grip buttons on the back.
* Wide Compatibility: Works with PC, Mac, Linux, Steam machine, Steam Deck, and other handhelds via Steam or ⁢Steam Link.
* Versatile Gameplay: Designed to play both gamepad-native and mouse/keyboard games,with precision for FPS titles thanks to the trackpads.
* Advanced Technology:

⁤ ⁢ *‍ Magnetic thumbsticks (TMR): ‍With capacitive touch ⁤sensors for⁤ motion controls.
⁣ *‍ Grip Sense: Gyro (6-axis IMU) sensors on the back for quick aiming, can be toggled on/off.
* Haptic Feedback: 4 HD haptics motors (2 in trackpads,2 in grips) for tactile and ⁢rumble feedback.
* Steam Integration: Supports Steam Input, Steam Chord Shortcuts, and Custom Bindings.
* Connectivity: Bluetooth 4.2+ and USB-C wired connection.
* Battery Life & Charging: 8.39 Wh ⁢Li-ion battery offering up to 35 hours of playtime. Recharged via a magnetic wireless adapter/charger called the Steam Puck (supports 2.4GHz Wireless and can connect up⁢ to 4 controllers).
* Dimensions & Weight: Controller: 111mm x 159mm x 57mm, 292g. Puck: 50mm x⁤ 28mm x 9mm, 16g.

Steam Frame:

* VR Headset/Mini-PC: Runs on SteamOS.
* Wireless Streaming: Streams games ⁣from your Steam Library wirelessly via Wi-Fi 6,even those not ⁣designed‍ for VR.
* Storage: Includes a microSD card slot for game storage.

You can find more⁢ information about the Steam Controller here and the official announcement here.