The Steam Controller 2 is REAL (And It’s Only $99) | OTC EP 77

The Steam Controller 2 is REAL (And It’s Only $99) | OTC EP 77

From Off The Console by Off The Console

April 26, 2026 · 2h 14m · Season 1 · Episode 77

About this episode

The episode discusses the return of the Steam Controller 2, concerns over digital game ownership, and recent developments in gaming news.

Find links to all the stories in this episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/156544459 The Steam Controller is BACK! 🎮 After years of silence, Valve has finally blinked. With a leaked unboxing video titled “steam_controller_unboxing_2026” hitting the Steam backend and a retail price of $99 spotted, the hype for the Steam Controller 2 is officially at a fever pitch. But that’s not the only massive news this week. Sony is under fire for a new “30-day online check” for digital games that has the preservation community worried. Is your digital library actually yours? Plus, Xbox does the unthinkable and REDUCES the price of Game Pass (but there’s a massive catch involving Call of Duty), and the developers of Phantom Blade Zero take a stand against AI and DLSS 5. 📢 Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a comment, and follow us on your favorite podcast app. Become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/cw/OffTheConsole Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/dVkKcZH2Qy #SteamController #gamingnews Theme song composed by Gardiner Bryant

People in this episode

Host: Off The Console

Topics covered

  • Steam Controller 2
  • digital game preservation
  • Game Pass pricing
  • AI in gaming
  • video game news

Keywords

  • Steam Controller
  • Valve
  • Sony
  • Xbox
  • Game Pass
  • digital games
  • AI
  • Phantom Blade Zero

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Valve, Sony, Xbox

Products: Steam Controller 2, Game Pass, Phantom Blade Zero

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