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AMD say the Steam Machine is "on track" for an early 2026 release (www.gamingonlinux.com)
submitted 9 months ago by to c/steamdeck@sopuli.xyz
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To be honest, I expected RAM prices would push back the release date. But AMD would know more about than I would.

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[–] 76 points 9 months ago (10 children)

I just want the controller with trackpads and back buttons.

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  • [–] 30 points 9 months ago

    I have the first generation, and once I learned how to properly use it and set up the pads and gyro, it quickly became one of my favorite controllers of all time.

    I hope this next one will be even better.

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  • [–] [S] 13 points 9 months ago

    I'm pretty sure they're going to wait to release the controller alongside the Steam Machine.

    Unfortunately that would mean that if RAM/etc prices cause a Machine delay, we'll probably see the controller get delayed as well.

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  • [–] 4 points 9 months ago (4 children)

    Same for me! I'm waiting on the new controller.

    If I were wealthy, I'd be all about the Frame and Machine as well, but at a minimum, I'd love to have the controllers assuming they live up to my expectations, which as this point are basically, does it work and does the battery last more than a year or two?

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  • [–] 1 point 9 months ago (3 children)

    Looks like they’re using standard rechargeable AAs, so very replaceable.

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  • [–] 1 point 9 months ago (2 children)

    Oh, I hadn't even noticed that. That's one thing I like about the XBox controller I have, takes standard batteries. The playstation controllers, though, those have built-in batteries with about a 2 year lifespan as best I can tell, which SUCKS. Thanks for pointing that out!

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  • [–] 2 points 9 months ago (1 child)

    I think otacon239 is remembering the controllers for the Steam Frame, which have an AA each

    The Steam Controller was listed as an ~8Wh Li-ion

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  • [–] 2 points 9 months ago

    That's what I was thinking (i.e. rechargeable battery not AA), but I wasn't 100% sure. Either way, I'm in the market for a new controller and Steam seems to be working on a great option that ticks all the right boxes for me as long as the price is reasonable enough. It kind of has an Xbox form factor but the more symmetrical d-pad / analog stick placement of a PS controller, so best of both worlds in my opinion.

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