Overview
- Valve confirmed Monday the Steam Controller goes on sale May 4 at 1 p.m. ET for $99, with pricing set at £85 in the UK and €99 in the EU.
- The pad includes dual trackpads for mouse‑like control, TMR magnetic sticks to reduce drift, gyro aiming, HD haptics, four rear buttons, and a magnetic charging and low‑latency puck.
- It works with any device that runs Steam or the Steam Link app, including Windows and macOS PCs, the Steam Deck, and phones, so it does not require a Steam Machine.
- Valve says there are no pre‑orders, a significant launch inventory is ready in warehouses, and demand could still exceed supply as more units are built.
- The Steam Machine console and Steam Frame headset remain without timelines due to the global memory shortage, and early reviews broadly praise the controller’s design and tight Steam integration.