Valve Says Its New Controller Is Shipping Before The Steam Machine Because It’s Unaffected By RAM Shortage And Is ‘Ready Now’
Kotaku | 28.04.2026 00:00
The ongoing RAMaggedon, fueled in large part by AI hyperscalers and data centers, has caused PC parts and memory components to become more expensive and harder to find. Valve isn’t immune to this reality. But its upcoming Steam Controller isn’t affected by any of this, and that’s why it’s launching before the Steam Machine.