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Valve Officially Announces Steam Controller With Quick Start Guide

Valve Officially Announces Steam Controller With Quick Start Guide

Summary

Valve has officially announced its new Steam Controller, priced at $99, which features multiple buttons, thumbpads, and grip sensors for a customizable gaming experience. The controller connects wirelessly to a PC via a special charging puck and includes instructions for updating its hardware before use.

Key Facts

  • The Steam Controller has six face buttons, two analog sticks, a D-pad, two thumbpads, a Steam Big Picture button, a home button, four trigger buttons, and four buttons on its back.
  • It includes a wireless adapter, a charging puck, and a cable for PC connection.
  • The charging puck must be plugged into the PC for wireless play but can attach to the controller for play while charging.
  • Players need to update the charging puck and controller hardware before use.
  • The controller is priced at $99, about $20 more than typical PlayStation 5 or Xbox controllers.
  • Buttons are fully customizable through the Steam platform.
  • Grip sensors allow players to control gameplay features by moving or removing their hands.
  • The Steam Controller will be available to purchase via Steam starting May 4 and can be added to wishlists now.
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