Overview
- An embargoed YouTube review, posted briefly Saturday, reportedly listed a $99 price before the video was delisted.
- Screenshots and reuploads are circulating, yet the price remains unconfirmed by Valve, which has only said it plans to ship new hardware in 2026.
- The reviewer praised dual trackpads for mouse-like control along with a gyro, four rear buttons, and TMR thumbsticks that resist drift.
- Reported drawbacks include a non-swappable rechargeable battery, no audio jack, a slippery rough plastic finish, and a magnetic dongle used for wireless connection and charging.
- The reported $99 is about double the first model’s $49 launch and roughly $25 more than a PS5 DualSense, and players are split on whether that premium is worth it.