Valve has announced that its all-new Steam Controller will launch on May 4 at 10:00 a.m. PT / 1:00 p.m. ET with a $99 MSRP. PC gamers may purchase the Steam Controller on Steam starting May 4.
Valve’s new flagship controller is designed with comfort and control in mind with magnetic TMR thumbsticks, HD rumble with haptic feedback (4x haptic motors), grip-enabled gyro called Gyro Sense (hold and release to enable/disable), trackpads, a Steam button, and Quick Access menu functionality, along with the standardized button layout commonly seen on controllers for PC. There’s a full set of inputs on the controller, ensuring compatibility with the user’s whole Steam library.
Not only is the controller natively compatible with Steam Input across devices, but it utilizes the Steam Controller Puck, a low-latency wireless transmitter that provides fast and stable connection for both play and charging. Players can also opt for Bluetooth or USB-C connections instead. On a single charge, players can expect 35+ hours of gameplay on a single charge.
Valve previously confirmed that it still plans to ship out the Steam Machine and Steam Frame in the first half of 2026. The memory and storage shortages have affected Valve’s initial plans for the shipping schedule and pricing due to rising costs and limited availability. It’s possible that these plans have since changed, so PC gamers should be looking out for a subsequent update in the near future.
