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The Setup That Didn’t Make Sense (But Does) I spent €779 on a device designed for portability, and the first thing I did was plug it into my TV and never move it. My inner nomad is disappointed. Here’s the scene: it’s a July evening. The ceiling fan is doing its best impression of a helicopter. The room is warm enough that AC would be nice but not so warm that you’re sweating. There’s a glass of something cold and sweet on the coffee table. The TV is on. In my hand is a controller. And sitting quietly on the TV stand, humming along like a well-behaved appliance, is my Steam Deck. ...

A Lazy July Afternoon with a New Controller Finally, it is here! Packaging of the new 2026 Steam Controller was minimalist, but still sturdy. It arrived intact in its box. It’s mid-July 2026. The fan on my desk is humming softly, there’s a glass of iced something on the coaster, and I’ve got a brand-new controller in my hands. Not just any controller — Valve’s 2026 Steam Controller, the one they dropped back in May and I’ve been meaning to sit down with properly ever since. ...