{"id":114128,"date":"2026-05-01T20:23:51","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T20:23:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/2026\/05\/01\/the-steam-controller-is-getting-the-smartphone-mount-it-deserves\/"},"modified":"2026-05-01T20:25:04","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T20:25:04","slug":"the-steam-controller-is-getting-the-smartphone-mount-it-deserves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/2026\/05\/01\/the-steam-controller-is-getting-the-smartphone-mount-it-deserves\/","title":{"rendered":"The Steam Controller is getting the smartphone mount it deserves"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n<\/p>\n<div data-content-wrapper=\"true\">\n<div class=\"e_f\">\n<div class=\"e_Jt\" style=\"max-width:1200px\"><picture class=\"e_Jg\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;aspect-ratio:1200 \/ 675\"><source sizes=\"(min-width: 64rem) 51.25rem, 80vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Steam-Controller-Basegrip.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Steam-Controller-Basegrip-64w-36h.jpg.webp 64w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Steam-Controller-Basegrip-1000w-563h.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Steam-Controller-Basegrip-675w-380h.jpg.webp 675w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Steam-Controller-Basegrip-300w-170h.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Steam-Controller-Basegrip-840w-472h.jpg.webp 840w\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-container-type=\"content\" class=\"e_Ui e_e e_L\">\n<p>TL;DR<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The BaseGrip for Steam Controller lets you mount your phone on the controller.<\/li>\n<li>This accessory is launching on the same day as the Steam Controller on May 4th.<\/li>\n<li>You can also download the files to 3D print the product for free.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_e e_L\">\n<p>Valve is finally ready to release its new Steam Controller, with sales starting on May 4th. Something else that will launch on the same day could be the Steam Controller&#8217;s first third-party accessory. The mechanism features a new basegrip designed to fit Valve&#8217;s new gamepad.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_e e_pk e_ok\" data-container-type=\"content\">\n<div class=\"e_e e_L\">\n<p><strong>Don&#8217;t want to miss the best of <em>Android Authority<\/em>?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_e e_em\"><picture class=\"e_im e_jm e_Jg\" style=\"padding-top:31.51%;aspect-ratio:676 \/ 213\"><source sizes=\"9.375rem\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_light@2x.png.webp 676w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_light@2x-64w-20h.png.webp 64w\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><img class=\"e_Kg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"9.375rem\" title=\"Google Preferred Source Badge Lite@2x\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_light@2x.png 676w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_light@2x-64w-20h.png 64w\" alt=\"Google Preferred Source Badge Lite@2x\" src=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_light@2x.png\"\/><\/picture><picture class=\"e_im e_Jg\" style=\"padding-top:31.51%;aspect-ratio:676 \/ 213\"><source sizes=\"9.375rem\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_dark@2x.png.webp 676w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_dark@2x-64w-20h.png.webp 64w\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><img class=\"e_Kg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"9.375rem\" title=\"Google Preferred Source Badge Dark@2x\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_dark@2x.png 676w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_dark@2x-64w-20h.png 64w\" alt=\"Google Preferred Source Badge Dark@2x\" src=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_dark@2x.png\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_e e_L\">\n<p>Famous for its mount and grip, the mechanism has a new <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=74660X1524607&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fgetmechanism.com%2Fpages%2Fsteam-controller\">BaseGrip designed for Steam Controller<\/a>. joint with company <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=74660X1524607&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fgetmechanism.com%2Fproducts%2Fphone-mount\">phone mount<\/a>You can attach your phone for gaming on the go. If you add the Steam Link app to the equation, which streams your Steam library, you have almost a makeshift Steam deck on your hands. However, Mechanism notes that the Steam Link app does not work on all Android and iOS devices yet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_e e_L\">\n<p>Along with the phone mount, BaseGrip will also work with the company&#8217;s upcoming Steam Controller Dock. This dock not only props up the controller for your display, but it also allows you to keep the gamepad charged. The doc is expected to be available in June, but you can sign up to join the waiting list.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_e e_L\">\n<p>As previously reported, BaseGrip for the Steam Controller will launch next Monday. When that happens, it will be available on the mechanism&#8217;s website for $9. However, if you have a 3D printer, you can download the files for free to make your own basegrip and &#8220;stripped down dock.&#8221; Meanwhile, the phone mount costs $25 and there&#8217;s no price for the dock yet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-deal-order=\"1\" class=\"e_uj e_mk e_nk e_e\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"deal-large-7117\" class=\"e_k\">steam controller<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"e_vj\"><picture class=\"e_wj e_nk e_Jg\"><img class=\"e_Kg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(min-width: 64rem) 12.5rem, (min-width: 40rem) calc(100vw \/ 3), calc(100vw - 2.5rem)\" alt=\"steam controller\" src=\"https:\/\/clearbuy-cloud.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/media\/12340\/steam-controller-cb.jpg\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" href=\"https:\/\/clearbuy.com\/redirect\/59d6449060462286cb9d56d0be1f83ab01f7b941?pId=7117&amp;tag()=androautho-20\" class=\"e_xj\">steam controller<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Valve is finally updating its 2015 Steam Controller with a new layout that mirrors the Steam Deck&#8217;s familiar button configuration. It also supports Steam games on PC, Steam Deck, and even Steam Link on Android.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-container-type=\"content\">\n<div class=\"e_Cc e_L\">\n<p>Thank you for being a part of our community. Please read our comment policy before posting.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TL;DR The BaseGrip for Steam Controller lets you mount your phone on the controller. This accessory is launching on the same day as the Steam Controller on May 4th. You can also download the files to 3D print the product for free. 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