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Valve fans have reason to be excited, as rumors and leaks suggest the company is preparing to launch not one, but two new game controllers.<\/strong><\/p>\n

After years of anticipation, the successor to Valve\u2019s beloved Steam<\/a> Controller is reportedly on its way, first reported<\/a> by The Verge citing a Valve source.<\/p>\n

According to Valve insider Brad Lynch, the Steam Controller 2, codenamed \u201cIbex,\u201d is already in the works and being prepared for mass production. This marks a significant step forward since Valve<\/a>‘s previous statement about creating a follow-up to the original controller, which laid the groundwork for their successful Steam Deck handheld PC.<\/p>\n

Lynch\u2019s sources also point to the existence of a new, wand-like controller, codenamed \u201cRoy,\u201d that\u2019s poised to enter production alongside the Steam Controller 2. While details are still scarce, “Roy” is expected to be part of Valve\u2019s upcoming standalone VR headset, possibly codenamed \u201cDeckard.\u201d This headset could offer a wireless, affordable alternative to the aging Valve Index<\/a>, positioning itself as a competitor to Meta\u2019s Quest series<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s most intriguing about \u201cRoy\u201d is that it might not just be a VR controller. Sources indicate it could double as a traditional gamepad when not used in virtual reality, thanks to the inclusion of a D-pad, shoulder buttons, and a full set of ABXY buttons. This would allow users to seamlessly switch between VR and standard gaming experiences. If these leaks prove accurate, the launch of the \u201cRoy\u201d controller could coincide with the debut of the Deckard headset, possibly giving Valve a more comprehensive gaming ecosystem.<\/p>\n

As with most Valve projects, however, the company has remained tight-lipped, preferring to announce products only when they are ready for the spotlight. While Valve\u2019s collaboration with Hori on a licensed Steam gamepad is underway, this is not considered a true successor to the Steam Controller. Fans of the original controller will likely be eager to see how the Ibex improves upon its predecessor\u2019s groundbreaking design.<\/p>\n

For now, the details surrounding these new products remain unconfirmed, and Valve continues to keep its cards close to its chest.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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