Background

Valve is a video game developer and publisher known for games like Half-Life, Portal, and Dota, and for the digital video game distribution platform Steam.

In 2015, Valve released the Steam Machine, a prebuilt small form factor gaming PC that runs Valve's Linux-based operating system, SteamOS.

In 2021, Valve launched the Steam Deck, a portable handheld PC gaming device, emphasizing repairability and user control.

Identification

Valve's game consoles and controllers can be identified by the Steam logo or lettering on the front of the devices, and their black distinctive designs.