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5 min readSteam Controller, Saros, and the State of Gaming
The episode opens with the hosts recovering from illness and sharing mundane life updates — one host's cat has kidney failure and urinated on him at the vet, costing 5,500 SEK for the visit — before diving into the week's biggest gaming news: the Steam Controller sold out in 20 to 30 minutes. Both hosts managed to secure one, with units currently in transit from the Netherlands. The scalper market has already pushed prices to $300 on eBay.
The Steam Controller Debate
Reception for the new Steam Controller has been mixed. The hosts have consumed numerous reviews, noting that Linus Tech Tips was among the most skeptical, while others have declared it their new main controller. The hosts themselves are cautiously optimistic but not convinced it will replace their Xbox controllers. One host worries about the plastic quality compared to the Steam Deck's excellent build, while the other notes that at $99, the controller is priced competitively against premium options like the Xbox Elite Series 2.
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What you'll learn
- 1 (00:20) **Show Opening & Personal Catch-up** - Hosts banter about a giant inflatable banana, home studio upgrades, and recent illness.
- 2 (14:54) **Steam Controller Release & Scalping** - The hosts discuss the massive demand for the new Steam Controller, their personal experiences buying one, and the subsequent scalping.
- 3 (30:53) **Xbox Leadership & AI Copilot Scrapped** - The hosts discuss new Xbox head Asha Chang's decisions, including scrapping an AI "Gaming Co-Pilot" feature and promoting veteran Xbox developers.
- 4 (35:14) **Halo Remake Rumors & Industry News** - The hosts cover rumors of full Unreal Engine 5 remakes of Halo 2 and 3, layoffs at Gridfall and Minds Eye studios, and Capcom's IP strategy.
- 5 (40:56) **New Resident Evil Film & GTA 6 PC Delay** - The hosts react to a new *Resident Evil* animated film trailer and confirm that GTA 6 will not release on PC initially.
- 6 (46:51) **TV & Film Adaptations Roundup** - A quick-fire round of news on *Final Fantasy VII Part 3*, the *Legend of Zelda* movie, *Minecraft Movie 2*, and a Swedish gaming documentary.
- 7 (53:25) **Indie Game Roundup** - Kalle presents a selection of recently released and upcoming indie games.
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Show Notes
Steam Controllers är införskaffade och det snackas friskt kring gaming news!
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