Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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Struck by the memory crisis, we can't review the Steam Frame and Steam Machine today - but the RAMless Steam Controller is here - and there's still plenty to discuss. Oliver and Rich share their thoughts on the hardware, the features and the contentious $99 price-point. This controller does things that nothing else in the PC space can - but is it enough to replace the joypad you may already have?
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00:00 Overview
01:24 Unboxing and physical design
05:59 Gaming experience
15:19 Concluding thoughts
Digital Foundry is now fully independent! Join the DF Supporter Program and support the team: bit.ly/3jEGjvx
Struck by the memory crisis, we can't review the Steam Frame and Steam Machine today - but the RAMless Steam Controller is here - and there's still plenty to discuss. Oliver and Rich share their thoughts on the hardware, the features and the contentious $99 price-point. This controller does things that nothing else in the PC space can - but is it enough to replace the joypad you may already have?
Examine the DF Website: digitalfoundry.net
Go here to check out DF merch! store.digitalfoundry.net
Subscribe for more Digital Foundry: bit.ly/DFSubscribe
00:00 Overview
01:24 Unboxing and physical design
05:59 Gaming experience
15:19 Concluding thoughts
