US EditionValve's Steam Controller Launch Looks Imminent as Hidden 'Unboxing' Video Is Spotted
The encrypted video suggests an imminent release, and the file name points to a box that includes a puck-like dongle.
- Valve has uploaded a Steam Controller unboxing video to the Steam platform, visible via SteamDB backend, suggesting an imminent launch for the peripheral expected to bundle with the Steam Machine.
- This discovery follows public import records spotted by Brad Lynch showing a 'wireless PC controller' among Valve's incoming packages, reinforcing signals that the hardware could arrive in the near future.
- Although the video remains encrypted, it displays the message 'This video has not been processed for streaming.' The unboxing will likely reveal a puck-like dongle to connect and charge the Steam Controller.
- Market constraints dubbed 'RAMageddon' have delayed the Steam Machine and Steam Frame, prompting speculation that Valve may release the controller early to secure a public relations win.
- Valve aims to ship all Steam Hardware in the first half of this year, while Godot developers have used the device for months preparing the Godot game engine for launch.
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Steam Controller launch might be imminent as Valve uploads 'secret' unboxing video
As spotted by Brad Lynch on X, Valve pushed an update to Steam that included an unboxing video of the Steam Controller. The Catch? Said video is encrypted and cannot be watched, but the filename gives it away.The unboxing will no doubt show the contents of the box, which also include a puck-like dongle to connect and charge the Steam Controller. It may also go into details of how to set the controller up, and show off its versatility when it com…
Valve Steam Controller unboxing has some suspecting nearby launch
The Steam Controller has received a sort of secret unboxing video that was found on SteamDB recently, and it has some suspecting that Valve could be preparing to launch the controller and make it available for purchase. Valve officially announced the Steam Controller alongside its Steam Machine and Steam Frame VR headset last year. The second controller from Valve is tailor-made for the Steam Machine but it can also be used as a controller for W…
Valve leak proves: Big Steam announcement is imminent
Valve could release long-awaited hardware soon. In November 2025, Valve announced a new Steam controller, the Steam Frame and the Steam Machine. At least the controller could now appear soon. An entry for an unboxing video called “steam_controller_unboxing_2026” has appeared on the Steam database platform SteamDB, which appears to have been uploaded directly by Valve. Although the video is not yet publicly viewable, well-known leaker Brad Lynch,…
Steam Controller one step closer to launch after Valve teases 'unboxing' video with announcement pending
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