Hardware
Gear, peripherals, and the tech behind the games.
From GPUs and gaming monitors to controllers and capture cards, we cover the hardware that shapes how games are played. Reviews, comparisons, and buying guides written for gamers who want the full picture — performance, value, and what actually matters for the games you play.
Steam Machine Costs $1,049 and Can Barely Keep Up With a PS5. We Called It.
We said the Steam Machine would be over $1,000. It's $1,049. It performs at PS5 levels. For the same money you can build something 60% faster. This is dead on arrival.
Steam Deck Prices Just Jumped 44%. Gaming's Pricing Bubble Is About to Pop.
A Steam Deck now costs more than a PS5. More than an Xbox. The 1TB model is $949. When a hobby costs too much, people find other hobbies. The industry hasn't figured that out yet.
Steam Controller Sold Out in 30 Minutes: Scalpers, Crashes, and What It Means
Sold out in 30 minutes. Store crashed. Scalpers at $300. Valve built a great product and fumbled the launch.
Steam Controller 2026: Valve Just Solved Stick Drift for $99
TMR sticks that won't drift. 35+ hours of battery. $99. Valve just solved a problem the big three won't touch.