Steam Controller reimagined as a screenless Steam Deck for PC gamers

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The Steam Controller is being re-evaluated, with some suggesting it's akin to a Steam Deck minus the screen. Many PC gamers already possess preferred controllers like the DualSense or 8BitDo Ultimate for use with Steam. This perspective questions the unique value proposition of the Steam Controller in the current gaming landscape. AI

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RANK_REASON The article discusses a gaming controller and its relation to a gaming device, with only a tangential mention of AI, making it non-newsworthy for AI coverage.

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Why the Steam Controller is (and isn’t) a big deal It’s not reductive to call it a Steam Deck without the screen. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge

Why the Steam Controller is (and isn’t) a big deal It’s not reductive to call it a Steam Deck without the screen. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Most PC gamers already have a controller they love using with Steam - a Sony DualSense, a 8BitDo Ultimate, a N… https://…

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Why the Steam Controller is (and isn’t) a big deal It’s not reductive to call it a Steam Deck without the screen. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge

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