Valve is counting the days for the new Steam Controller device that will be released on May 4, 2026. Following this controller, which is the first of the three devices the company announced last year, all eyes are on the Steam Machine and Steam Frame models.

Valve expert Brad Lynch, who follows the developments in the industry closely, stated that a large number of game consoles have entered the company’s distribution warehouse in the USA in recent weeks. Lynch confirmed that these shipments had arrived at Valve through software that tracks import records.

Mobility for New Devices Has Started

These new products arriving in Valve’s warehouse are expected to be Steam Machine or Steam Frame. Although it is not yet clear which device will be released first, it is expected that other hardware will take its place on the shelves in a short time after the release of the Steam Controller.

When announcing the release date of the Steam Controller, the company clearly stated that all three devices would not be released at the same time. In line with this strategy, it wouldn’t be surprising if Steam Machine is announced within the next month or so.

Logistics Records Provide Hints

Data shared by Brad Lynch shows that shipments made through Ingram Micro were routed to Valve’s warehouse in Illinois. This logistics mobility is considered a strong sign that Valve is moving on to the next phase of its plans to expand its hardware ecosystem.

Valve is preparing to continue this hardware installation, which it started with the Steam Controller, with the Steam Machine. This process, which is expected to be completed in 2026, is followed with curiosity by the players.

What impact do you think Valve’s new hardware strategy will have on the gaming world?