Why Valve's New $100 Controller Rings Like A Phone, Lacks A 3.5 Jack, And Isn’t Called The Steam Controller 2 - Kotaku

kotaku.com·Apr 27, 2026

Valve's new controller, priced at $100, does not include a 3.5mm jack and is not named the Steam Controller 2, despite its similarities to previous models.

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