{"id":724240,"date":"2026-04-27T21:40:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T18:40:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/steam-controller-launches-may-4-for-99\/"},"modified":"2026-04-27T21:40:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T18:40:14","slug":"steam-controller-launches-may-4-for-99","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/steam-controller-launches-may-4-for-99\/","title":{"rendered":"Steam Controller launches May 4 for $99"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>The Steam Controller will launch via <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"link-external\" href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/sale\/steamcontroller\" target=\"_blank\">Steam<\/a> on <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"link-external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timeanddate.com\/worldclock\/fixedtime.html?iso=20260504T1700\" target=\"_blank\">May 4 at 10:00 a.m. PT \/ 1:00 p.m. ET<\/a> for $99 \/ \u00a385 \/ \u20ac99, Valve <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"link-external\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/valvesoftware\/status\/2048812119630712919\" target=\"_blank\">announced<\/a>. <span id=\"more-1044334\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Here is an overview of the controller, via Valve:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><strong>Play Your Whole Steam Library<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Built for Steam, and configurable with Steam Input. Play all your <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a>s however you like, on whatever you like: PC, laptop, Steam Deck, Steam Machine, Steam Frame, and more.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Features<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Plug and Play With the Steam Controller Puck<\/strong> \u2013 One puck, two jobs: It\u2019s a wireless transmitter that provides a fast, stable connection for your Steam Controller. It\u2019s also a charging station, connecting to your Controller magnetically with a satisfying click. Prefer using Bluetooth or USB? Steam Controller supports those too.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Next-Generation Magnetic Thumbsticks<\/strong> \u2013 Steam Controller comes with magnetic thumbsticks using TMR <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/technology\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"4\" title=\"Technology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">technology<\/a>, designed for improved feel, responsiveness and long-term reliability. They also support capacitive touch to enable motion controls.<\/li>\n<li><strong>High Definition Rumble<\/strong> \u2013 Steam Controller\u2019s powerful motors are capable of handling complex waveforms for immersive, accurate haptics.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Grip-Enabled Gyro<\/strong> \u2013 We\u2019re calling it Grip Sense, and it\u2019s a new input for Steam Controller that enables gyro with capacitive touch. Hold and release to enable and disable gyro aiming. You can also map it like any other button.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- AD: content --><\/p>\n<p><strong>All the Inputs You\u2019d Expect<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Control and Comfort<\/strong> \u2013 Steam Controller is built for comfortable extended play, with thumbsticks, buttons, bumpers, and triggers positioned for hands of all sizes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Trackpads<\/strong> \u2013 Use Steam Controller to play even your favorite mouse and keyboard games. With increased precision and customizability, it\u2019s another way to enjoy fast-paced FPS games.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Motion Control<\/strong> \u2013 Aim more naturally with gyro, capacitive touch thumbsticks, and the new grip-sense feature, to achieve even more precision.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Grip Buttons<\/strong> \u2013 Four buttons on the back; you choose how to use them, all while leaving your thumbs on the trackpads or thumbsticks.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Steam Button<\/strong> \u2013 The Steam button is both the power button and the quickest way to navigate to your library, the store, game controls, settings, and more.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Quick Access Menu<\/strong> \u2013 Easily access notifications, friends list, Steam Chat, and more. Press and hold to get a handy list of shortcut options in Steam.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Customizable for Steam Input<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Steam Controller was designed with all the inputs for all your games. Paired with Steam Input, it\u2019s the ultimate customizable controller. Thanks to its input parity with Steam Deck, Steam Controller will be pre-populated with community configurations for thousands of games from day one, or you can make and share your own.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Steam Controller plays well, Wherever Steam Is<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>With Anything Running Steam<\/strong> \u2013 Steam Controller works with any PC or device running Steam or the Steam Link <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>. This includes Windows, Mac, and Linux PCs, as well as tablets and smart phones.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Steam Deck<\/strong> \u2013 Whether your Steam Deck is docked or on the go, Steam Controller is a great companion, with all the same familiar inputs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Steam Machine<\/strong> \u2013 Steam Controller pairs easily to Steam Machine without its puck. Wake your Steam Machine without leaving your couch.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Steam Frame<\/strong> \u2013 Infrared LEDs make Steam Controller trackable by Steam Frame\u2019s cameras when you\u2019re immersed in VR. Perfect for playing all of your non-VR games on a giant virtual screen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Technical Specifications<\/strong><\/p>\n<table class=\"table table-striped table-bordered\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"5\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"2\">Controls and Input<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Gamepad Controls<\/td>\n<td>A B X Y buttons<br \/>D-pad<br \/>L &amp; R analog triggers<br \/>L &amp; R bumpers<br \/>View &amp; Menu buttons<br \/>Steam &amp; QAM buttons<br \/>4x assignable grip buttons<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Thumbsticks<\/td>\n<td>2x full-size magnetic thumbsticks (TMR) with capacitive touch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Haptics<\/td>\n<td>4x haptic motors<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2x LRA haptic motors in trackpads for HD tactile feedback<\/li>\n<li>2x High output LRA haptic motors in grips for HD game haptics including rumble<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Trackpads<\/td>\n<td>2x 34.5mm square trackpads with haptic feedback<br \/>Pressure-sensitive for configurable click strength<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Gyro<\/td>\n<td>6-axis IMU<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Grip Sense<\/td>\n<td>2x capacitive areas along back of Steam Controller handles<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"2\">Connectivity<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Steam Controller Puck<\/td>\n<td>2.4GHz Wireless connection<br \/>~8ms full end-to-end, 4ms polling rate (measured at 5m)<br \/>Up to four Steam Controllers per Steam Controller Puck<br \/>Steam Controller Puck connects to PC via USB-C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bluetooth<\/td>\n<td>Bluetooth 4.2 minimum, 5.0 or higher recommended<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>USB<\/td>\n<td>USB-C tethered play<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"2\">Power<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Charging<\/td>\n<td>Steam Controller Puck charging interface<br \/>USB-C connector<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Battery<\/td>\n<td>8.39 Wh Li-ion battery<br \/>Over 35 hours of gameplay*<br \/>*Battery life for tracked gameplay with Steam Frame is reduced<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"2\">Size and Weight<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Size<\/td>\n<td>Steam Controller: 111mm x 159mm x 57mm<br \/>Steam Controller Puck: 50mm x 28mm x 9mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Weight<\/td>\n<td>Steam Controller: 292 g<br \/>Steam Controller Puck: 16 g<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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Here is an overview of the controller, via Valve: Play Your Whole Steam Library Built for Steam, and configurable with Steam Input. 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