Valve's Steam Controller costs $99 and arrives May 4

Source: Engadget

Overview

Valve’s Steam Controller will hit the market on Monday, May 4, for a price of $99 in the United States. The controller communicates with anything running Steam or the Steam Link app, including PCs, Macs, mobile devices, and the Steam Deck.

Eventually, the Steam Controller will connect to the upcoming Steam Machine console and Steam Frame VR headset, though neither product has a firm release date yet. They were originally slated for early 2026 alongside the controller, but Valve now says it hopes to ship in 2026 without the “early” qualifier.

Compatibility

• Works only with Steam (or the Steam Link app).
• To play non‑Steam games (e.g., Overwatch, Valorant, Minecraft, Fortnite), you must add them to your Steam library first.

Design and Features

• Resembles a Steam Deck with two trackpads beneath a pair of TMR thumbsticks and a standard face button array.
• Reactive, ergonomic feel.
• Includes a charging/connection puck that snaps onto the bottom of the gamepad.

Pricing

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