Engadget Podcast: Is the Valve Steam Controller worth $100?
The Engadget Podcast discusses whether the $100 Valve Steam Controller is worth its price before the release of the Steam Machine. Jessica Conditt shares her hands-on experience with the controller and speculates on Valve's future plans. The hosts also talk about games they're currently playing, including Pragmata, Overwatch 2, and Marathon.
- ▪The Steam Controller is priced at $100.
- ▪Jessica Conditt joins the podcast to discuss her experience with the controller.
- ▪The episode includes discussion on upcoming games like Pragmata, Overwatch 2, and Marathon.
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News Engadget Podcast: Is the Valve Steam Controller worth $100? By Devindra Hardawar May 1, 2026 10:11 am EST Valve We're still waiting for Valve's Steam Machine to arrive, but until then, the company has finally given us a full look at its new Steam Controller. At $100, it sure is steep, but it looks like a solid way to enjoy games on Steam. In this episode, Engadget's Jessica Conditt joins to chat about her experience with the Steam Controller, and where Valve could be going next with the Steam Machine. And we'll also take some time to chat about the games we're currently playing, like Pragmata, Overwatch 2 and Marathon.
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