There's already a way to mount your smartphone to a Steam Controller
Mechanism has developed a new accessory called the Basegrip for Steam Controller that allows users to attach the Steam Controller to a smartphone and other mounts. The accessory is designed to work with existing Mechanism products, enabling a makeshift handheld console setup when paired with a phone. However, current functionality is limited since the Steam Controller only works with Steam and the Steam Link app, restricting broader use on iOS and Android devices.
- ▪Mechanism is releasing the Basegrip for Steam Controller on May 4, 2026, the same day the Steam Controller becomes available.
- ▪The Basegrip allows the Steam Controller to be attached to a smartphone via a magnetic phone mount and integrates with other Mechanism accessories.
- ▪The Steam Controller currently only supports Steam and the Steam Link app, limiting its functionality on iOS and Android outside of game streaming.
- ▪Mechanism also plans to release a Steam Controller Dock in June, which displays and charges the controller using its magnetic charging puck.
- ▪The Basegrip for Steam Controller will cost $9 or be available at a discount when bundled with other accessories.
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Gaming There's already a way to mount your smartphone to a Steam Controller By Ian Carlos Campbell May 1, 2026 2:46 pm EST Mechanism Mechanism, the company behind a "gaming pillow" for the Steam Deck and a growing list of grips for handheld consoles and PCs, already has its first Steam Controller accessory ready. Valve's new controller will be available to purchase on May 4, and that same day Mechanism will start selling the Basegrip for Steam Controller, an accessory that will let you attach the controller to a smartphone and plenty of other mounts the company already sells. The Basegrip for Steam Controller is contoured to fit snuggly over the back of the controller while leaving room for its magnetic charging puck to still attach.
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