Valve's Steam Controller Now Shipping
Valve has begun shipping its Steam Controller, marking the first release of its new hardware products announced last year. Priced at $99 USD, the controller features magnetic thumbsticks, four haptic motors, and both wireless and wired connectivity. It is available for purchase on SteamPowered.com with estimated US delivery in 3 to 5 business days.
- ▪The Steam Controller is now shipping as of May 4, 2026.
- ▪It is priced at $99 USD and features magnetic thumbsticks, 4 haptic motors, and an 8.39 Wh battery.
- ▪The controller supports both wireless and wired operation and works with Linux games via the Steam Runtime.
- ▪Valve announced the release date and pricing last week.
- ▪The controller is available for purchase on SteamPowered.com.
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Valve's Steam Controller Now Shipping Written by Michael Larabel in Valve on 4 May 2026 at 01:15 PM EDT. 1 Comment For those eager to get their hands on Valve's new Steam Controller, the gaming controller is now shipping. After announcing the Steam Controller with the Steam Frame and new Steam Machine last year, the Steam Controller is now the first of those new Valve hardware products now shipping. Valve last week announced the 4th of May release date and the $99 USD pricing for this controller. The $99 price may be high for some users but is a high quality controller and at least not as much as the $160 ASUS gaming controller or other alternatives. The new Steam Controller features magnetic thumbsticks, 4 x haptic motors, 8.39 Wh battery, and supports wireless and wired operation.
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