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Get an 8bitdo controller It's the next best thing to a Steam Controller as it is fully supported in Steam https://a.co/d/0g0m6umh
Most of the PC: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/BCKXR4 Case: https://www.newegg.com/jonsplus-micro-atx-mini-itx-spcc-steel-plate-tempered-glass-cases-z20-black/p/2AM-05GF-00010?item=9SIAY3SK4G1031&source=googleshopping&utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid+shopping&utm_campaign=knc-googlemkp-mobile-_-pla-jonsbo-_-cases+%28computer+cases+-+atx+form%29-_-9SIAY3SK4G1031&negg_topt=0&id0=Google&id1=19147136635&id2=145065850718&id3=&id4=&id5=pla-2278332415422&id6=&id7=9016983&id8=&id9=g&id10=m&id11=&id12=Cj0KCQjwo_PRBhDNARIsAEcVALUPUc5Ov1vWpy1jX53NOeUrMTZI0mf1lFHmyGPFFr0R-tDZQx0mp3UaAjGrEALw_wcB&id13=Y&id14=Y&id15=&id16=639427471598&id17=&id18=&id19=&id20=&id21=pla&id22=442204837&id23=online&id24=9SIAY3SK4G1031&id25=US&id26=2278332415422&id27=&id28=&id29=&id30=13204629048456844449&id31=en&id32=&id33=&id34=&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=19147136635&gbraid=0AAAAAD-YhmPcDpJzCFr1INF5uYoqdDIQf&gclid=Cj0KCQjwo_PRBhDNARIsAEcVALUPUc5Ov1vWpy1jX53NOeUrMTZI0mf1lFHmyGPFFr0R-tDZQx0mp3UaAjGrEALw_wcB Controller: https://a.co/d/099OYWAr Total (with controller): $1,040Steam machine (with controller): $1,128 Took me literally 2 minutes to put this together. This uses a full sized 7600 which is AMD vs the custom GPU comparable to 7600M (laptop GPU) and an 8-core CPU vs a 6-core one. And if you can’t put what’s basically a Lego set together then you deserve to pay the up charge of prebuilt because a 6 yr old can build a PC it’s that easy. “If there’s a will, there’s a way.” Edit: fixed link to case
To throw my unsolicited "but you can build cheaper list" into the mix. This uses a few parts from AliExpress and the smallest case I could find that would support an RX 9060XT 16GB and an SFX PSU. Still comes in cheaper and would be a better gaming machine that should support SteamOS. The downside is that it is larger than the ~5L of the OG. CPU/motherboard: $289 Ryzen 5 7645HX Modt ITX board. Case: $112 Metalfish T40 ITX case in black with PCIe 4.0 riser, 7.55L RAM/SSD: Newegg Combo Builder $47.98 USD ($67.95 CAD) HDMI CEC controller Controller: $75 8Bitdo Ultimate 2. There are many options, I just went with a one with good reviews and a charging stand to emulate the charging puck of the steam controller. PCPartPicker Part List Type Item Price CPU Cooler Thermalright AXP90-X47 42.58 CFM CPU Cooler $33.90 @ Amazon Canada Memory TEAMGROUP T-Force Delta RGB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR5-6000 CL38 Memory $179.99 Storage Kingston NV3 500 GB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive $139.97 Video Card *PowerColor Reaper Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB Video Card $599.99 @ Newegg Canada Custom 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller for Windows & Android, Gaming Controller with TMR Joysticks, Switchable Hall Effect/Tactile Triggers, Motion Control, RGB Fire Ring, 8Speed Wireless Tech $74.98 @ Amazon Canada Custom ESGAMING SFX 500W / Mini ITX/Micro ATX, Full Range Active PFC 110-240V, Low Noise Desktop Gaming Server SFX Form Factor Computer Power Supply $54.99 @ Amazon Canada Custom AMD ITX MoDT Ryzen 5 7645HX 6c/12t 2*M.2 NVMe, 4*SATA, PCIe4.0X16, 2.5G LAN, WiFi6E $288.82 Custom Metalfish T40 ITX case, 70mm CPU cooler, 206mm GPU, SFX PSU, 7.55L $112.24 Custom CEC HDMI and USB adaptor $67.95 Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts Total $1552.83 *Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria Generated by PCPartPicker 2026-06-22 14:10 EDT-0400