Steam Controller Release Date Announced

Valve has announced that the Steam Controller will launch on May 4 via Steam. It will cost $99, confirming a recent report. The controller features motion control, trackpads, a Quick Access Menu, customizable input, and more.

The controller’s details:

Play Your Whole Steam Library

Built for Steam, and configurable with Steam Input. Play all your games however you like, on whatever you like: PC, laptop, Steam Deck, Steam Machine, Steam Frame, and more.

Key Features

• Plug and Play With the Steam Controller Puck – One puck, two jobs: It’s a wireless transmitter that provides a fast, stable connection for your Steam Controller. It’s also a charging station, connecting to your Controller magnetically with a satisfying click. Prefer using Bluetooth or USB? Steam Controller supports those too.
• Next-Generation Magnetic Thumbsticks – Steam Controller comes with magnetic thumbsticks using TMR technology, designed for improved feel, responsiveness and long-term reliability. They also support capacitive touch to enable motion controls.
• High Definition Rumble – Steam Controller’s powerful motors are capable of handling complex waveforms for immersive, accurate haptics.
• Grip-Enabled Gyro – We’re calling it Grip Sense, and it’s 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.

All the Inputs You’d Expect

• Control and Comfort – Steam Controller is built for comfortable extended play, with thumbsticks, buttons, bumpers, and triggers positioned for hands of all sizes.
• Trackpads – Use Steam Controller to play even your favorite mouse and keyboard games. With increased precision and customizability, it’s another way to enjoy fast-paced FPS games.
• Motion Control – Aim more naturally with gyro, capacitive touch thumbsticks, and the new grip-sense feature, to achieve even more precision.
• Grip Buttons – Four buttons on the back; you choose how to use them, all while leaving your thumbs on the trackpads or thumbsticks.
• Steam Button – The Steam button is both the power button and the quickest way to navigate to your library, the store, game controls, settings, and more.
• Quick Access Menu – Easily access notifications, friends list, Steam Chat, and more. Press and hold to get a handy list of shortcut options in Steam.

Customizable for Steam Input

Steam Controller was designed with all the inputs for all your games. Paired with Steam Input, it’s 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.

Steam Controller plays well, Wherever Steam Is

• With Anything Running Steam – Steam Controller works with any PC or device running Steam or the Steam Link app. This includes Windows, Mac, and Linux PCs, as well as tablets and smart phones.
• Steam Deck – Whether your Steam Deck is docked or on the go, Steam Controller is a great companion, with all the same familiar inputs.
• Steam Machine – Steam Controller pairs easily to Steam Machine without its puck. Wake your Steam Machine without leaving your couch.
• Steam Frame – Infrared LEDs make Steam Controller trackable by Steam Frame’s cameras when you’re immersed in VR. Perfect for playing all of your non-VR games on a giant virtual screen.

Technical Specifications