A review for the upcoming Steam Controller has slipped the embargo date, revealing the gamepad’s retail price.
YouTuber Techy Talk (via Dramatic-Shape5574 on Reddit) slipped the review embargo for the upcoming Steam Controller, publishing the full video earlier today. It was subsequently set to private, making it inaccessible to the public. However, subscribers were quick enough to capture a screenshot of the video and its title as well as the entire review footage, revealing the retail price of the Steam Controller ahead of an official announcement.
Early Steam Controller Review
The first ever review for the Steam Controller can be seen in the video below.
Steam Controller Price
According to the review, the Steam Controller will retail for the price of 99 US Dollars. This is higher than the price of the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2 Pro controllers.
Recently, the official product page for the Steam Controller went live on the Komodo Station website , indicating that the latest version of Valve Corporation’s controller is on the verge of launch. Additionally, SadlyItsBradley claimed that Valve has “secretly” uploaded a Steam Controller unboxing video that is currently unwatchable, further hinting that its release is imminent.
For the uninitiated, the new Steam Controller comes with a completely redesigned look, integrating the latest in magnetic thumbstick and haptic feedback technology. Its TMR magnetic thumbsticks provide near-zero drift and capacitive touch sensitivity, while dual pressure-sensitive trackpads copy mouse-like precision. New Grip Sense inputs and gyro-assisted aiming boost accuracy, and four assignable grip buttons offer further customization.
Connectivity has been modernized through the Steam Controller Puck, a low-latency 2.4GHz transmitter that doubles as a magnetic charging dock, achieving around 8ms latency and 35+ hours of battery life. It can also connect via Bluetooth or USB-C and is compatible across Windows, macOS, Linux, Steam Deck, Steam Machine, and Steam Frame.
