‘We have by no means met a cult we did not wish to be part of, so we’re getting in on the bottom flooring’: Dbrand publicizes skins for the brand new Steam Controller in probably the most Dbrand means

The cat is out of the bag: The brand new Steam Controller can be out there to buy for $99/€99/£85/$149 AUD from subsequent week, and our verdict on the brand new {hardware} is already in (spoilers, we prefer it). The Could launch will solely introduce one, all-over black colourway to go together with all of your different noir {hardware}. Fortunately, gaming accent firm Dbrand is about to supply a couple of extra vibrant choices.

Dbrand have already unveiled 44 recent skins to enliven your Steam Controller. “The unique Steam Controller got here out 11 years in the past and was a little bit of a cult traditional,” the corporate wrote as a part of the announcement, “We have by no means met a cult we did not wish to be part of, so we’re getting in on the bottom flooring.”

The brand new controller wraps undoubtedly not all winners (the ‘Actual Black Leather-based’ wrap appears a bit cheesy in my humble opinion), however I like that every one features a full protection wrap alongside an ‘accent’ pores and skin that solely covers the decrease portion of the controller. As an illustration, the Acid and Carnage skins look a bit hectic as all-over wraps, however work effectively as a contained pop of color across the contact pads.

The extra premium number of leather-based wraps on the high finish go for about $25, whereas the extra easy, color block designs like ‘Kinda Purple’ go for $12. Setting apart the truth that ‘purple’ is extra blue than I would personally like, I no less than recognize the choice to personalise what would in any other case be yet one more samey-looking gamepad. Every pores and skin is scratch-proof, too, and meant to be straightforward sufficient to take away ought to you’ve second ideas.

Higher but, a eliminated pores and skin should not go away your model new Steam controller lined in sticky adhesive residue. That is nice as a result of, not solely am I chronically indecisive, however I am going to want one thing to tide me over till Dbrand’s Companion Dice-style housing for the Steam Machine drops.

Valve itself has re-committed to a 2026 launch window for the Steam Machine, which was revealed alongside the brand new Steam controller beforehand. Bearing the squeeze of the reminiscence provide disaster in thoughts, I am going to consider it after I see that teeny tiny gaming machine in PC Gamer towers with my very own two eyes.