… On Monday, Valve opened orders for its near-perfect PC game controller , but Steam buckled under the weight of heavy traffic and the Steam Controller sold out within an hour after launch. Steam users who want a shiny new Steam Controller shouldn't turn to eBay to pay scalper prices . …
… But for now, getting one of Valve's hot new controllers will bring with it more restrictions. How to pre-order the Steam Controller Valve says it will open a new round of orders for the Steam Controller on May 8 at 10 a.m. …
… You’ll still be able to use your Steam Controller on PC through the Steam client, mobile via Steam Link, or on Steam Deck in the meantime.
… If you’re using the Steam Controller exclusively with Steam, it’s a match made in heaven. To pair it to a computer, you plug a small, rectangular puck that comes bundled with the controller into your PC. That magnetically snaps onto the back of your Steam Controller, pairing it to Steam. …
… While the Steam Controller is designed to pair with the Steam Machine, it's a separate product that's also compatible with the Steam Deck handheld and with any PC that runs Steam. And while Valve didn't want to release the Steam Machine without the Steam Controller, the reverse wasn't true. …
… "To have a controller work out of the box on a PC or a console, you either have to be pretty much an Xbox or PlayStation controller," Griffais said. "Which is something that the Steam Controller could have been, but then it wouldn't really be the Steam controller. …
… At a glance… Controller Price Platforms Xbox Wireless $65 Xbox, Windows PC, Mac, Android, iOS Sony DualSense $74 PS5, Windows PC, Mac, Android, iOS Steam Controller $99 PC, Android and iOS via Steam Link Joy-Con 2 $100 Nintendo Switch 2 Scuf Valor $100 Xbox, Windows PC Razer Wolverine V3 Tournament… …
… Read Polygon's full review of the new Steam Controller Why Valve is selling the Steam Controller before the Steam Machine The Steam Machine and Steam Frame headset were supposed to ship alongside the Steam Controller. …
… Despite some limitations to its connectivity, the haptic trackpads and surprisingly comfortable ergonomics make the Steam Controller a great companion for anyone looking for a go-to PC controller. Related The Steam Controller is $99. …
… The two trackpads might make the new iteration of the Steam controller look strange, but the peripheral is shockingly comfortable. The haptic trackpads, which are unique to the controller, arguably justify the price for anyone who already spends a lot of time playing Steam games. …