I’ve yet to meet a Tesla owner who isn’t a gamer. Steam’s integration into Teslas would be insane, driving the EV experience to a whole new level.
Well, we’re not there yet, but we know it’s coming. Given what we know now about EVs (delays, chip shortages), patience is a virtue.
Steam, a platform that includes more than 32,000 games, could be making its way to Tesla electric vehicles “soon”.
That was many moons ago, and much had happened since then.
Valve introduced Steam in 2003. Since then, it’s emerged as this massive video game marketplace and library — unmatched in its offerings of action, adventure, simulation and strategy games. While others offer a library full of non-DRM (digital rights management) titles, or free games, Steam has come out on top of PC gaming platforms — thanks to its workshops, third-party sellers and awesome sales.
There was an update after the above first mention, just in July 2022:
Tesla may now be running behind schedule with Steam, as we still haven’t seen anything. Elon said, “next month”, back in July, but we know what that means. According to the Elon Time Converter, 1 month is closer to 3 months (seems accurate!), so we should expect it soon.
Definitely excited to play Cyberpunk 2077 on a Tesla.
Steam currently supports both Xbox and Switch controllers, and we have both modes on our Jowua controllers.
Our default mode is the same as Steam — Xbox — so our controllers will work with Steam as soon as it launches on Tesla.
Tesla has not opened up the ability to save content to a memory card like this, but our product team expects them to do so. This could be something that delays the Steam rollout, as Steam may need themselves to be onboard with adding this functionality.
Discounted price is now down to $119.85, from $129.85.
This also helps solve missing data functionality on USB Ports for new Teslas.
Each controller comes with built-in 600mAh rechargeable battery and supports USB-C cable charging and playing at the same time.
Grab a deal, and get 5% off using the coupon code TMC5 to help support this website.
Well, we’re not there yet, but we know it’s coming. Given what we know now about EVs (delays, chip shortages), patience is a virtue.
Steam, a platform that includes more than 32,000 games, could be making its way to Tesla electric vehicles “soon”.
Elon confirms Steam
Take it from Elon Musk himself. In February 2022 he tweeted the following:That was many moons ago, and much had happened since then.
Valve introduced Steam in 2003. Since then, it’s emerged as this massive video game marketplace and library — unmatched in its offerings of action, adventure, simulation and strategy games. While others offer a library full of non-DRM (digital rights management) titles, or free games, Steam has come out on top of PC gaming platforms — thanks to its workshops, third-party sellers and awesome sales.
When will it come out?
Earlier in September, tech media reported that Steam’s Tesla integration has been “delayed”. But beyond speculation, it’s reasonable to expect Steam on Teslas soon.There was an update after the above first mention, just in July 2022:
Tesla may now be running behind schedule with Steam, as we still haven’t seen anything. Elon said, “next month”, back in July, but we know what that means. According to the Elon Time Converter, 1 month is closer to 3 months (seems accurate!), so we should expect it soon.
Definitely excited to play Cyberpunk 2077 on a Tesla.
What to do?
Well, for one, you need a controller that Steam will support.Steam currently supports both Xbox and Switch controllers, and we have both modes on our Jowua controllers.
Our default mode is the same as Steam — Xbox — so our controllers will work with Steam as soon as it launches on Tesla.
What about Bluetooth connection?
Tesla may opt to open up direct Bluetooth connection to the Media Control Unit (MCU). This has been requested for a while. That would be ideal for us as we already have Bluetooth, but currently you have to connect via our transmitter, which takes up a data port.What about external memory?
Due to the huge size of some games, an external memory card will likely be needed. This will be an interesting part of the rollout because as of now there is no way to download content from the car onto external media, aside from the Dashcam footage. With Cyberpunk 2077 at 70Gb, most people will likely need more memory to have a game library. We already offer SD cards — which of course connect to Teslas through our different hubs.Tesla has not opened up the ability to save content to a memory card like this, but our product team expects them to do so. This could be something that delays the Steam rollout, as Steam may need themselves to be onboard with adding this functionality.
Summary
Updating Bluetooth specs and developing the system to download to games external memory could delay the launch of Steam further. Tesla needs some good PR, as the Burnt Hair buzz won’t last much longer, so we still expect to see Steam soon.Bundle offer
Whether you want to game now, or want to make sure you will be forward compatible with Steam, we have a solution for you. We do have a bundle special, that includes two controllers (1 wood & 1 black) — PLUS one Jowua 3 Port USB Dashcam Hub because you’ll need the extra ports. Here is the info > Jowua Multi-Device ControllerDiscounted price is now down to $119.85, from $129.85.
This also helps solve missing data functionality on USB Ports for new Teslas.
Each controller comes with built-in 600mAh rechargeable battery and supports USB-C cable charging and playing at the same time.
Grab a deal, and get 5% off using the coupon code TMC5 to help support this website.
. If I were king of planet Elon there would be different priorities. So it's probably a good thing I'm not.
