Valve's £85 Steam Controller divides gamers ahead of May launch
Summary
Valve will release its new Steam Controller on 4 May for £85 in the UK and $99 in the US. The wireless controller is designed for PC gaming and Valve's Steam Deck, and its price has caused mixed reactions among gamers.Key Facts
- The Steam Controller is Valve's second generation gamepad.
- It works with PCs, the Steam Deck handheld console, and is meant for Valve's Steam gaming platform.
- The controller costs £85 in the UK and $99 in the US, about twice the price of the original 2015 version.
- It uses haptic trackpads to simulate mouse controls and has a magnetic "puck" for syncing and charging.
- The controller does not have swappable parts or customization options.
- Some gamers think the price is too high compared to standard controllers from Nintendo, Xbox, and PlayStation.
- Others feel the price is reasonable for the advanced technology inside.
- The Steam Controller is not compatible with other gaming consoles.
- Valve is working on another gaming PC, the Steam Machine, expected to launch in the first half of 2026, but this may cost more due to rising hardware prices.
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