Steam Controller

Valve

Steam Controller

26 positive 0 neutral 15 negative

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Steam hardware survey doesn't recognize Steam Controller

I doubt they will, considering that the steam controller doesn’t get any firmware updates that require changes it doesn’t really need any significant amount of maintenance to keep supporting, its unlikely that valve would have any reason to even discontinue it fully unless they ever make some major

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Philipp4 in r/valve

December 2, 2025 8:32 PM

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"Can't wait for Official SteamOS!" What does this statement even mean?

Steam Machines turned into Steam Deck and SteamOS. Steam Controller built the controller API Steam uses, not to mention facilitated the creation of thousands of controller profiles that Steam Deck relies on to make KB&M games work with a controller. Index is on life support sure, but it's supported

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Scheeseman99 in r/linux_gaming

June 30, 2025 3:50 AM

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[Leak] Steam Controller Pre-Orders coming soon. Available for $99.

Apart from all the technical differences mentioned in the other reply, their software solutions also get regularly flagged as potentionally malicious or harmful. Whether that's real or just a digital signature issue, I'd be happy to pay $20-30 more just for the peace of mind of having a guaranteed s

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Ranting_Demon in r/SteamDeckCheck

April 26, 2026 7:08 AM

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Controller gyro performance list

Steam Controller: Native Steam Input ofc Can be played 2.5hz (if you manage to get one with a dongle), BT and wired Works great on Windows 10/11 and Linux 175hz polling rate Needs AAs Not having a D-pad or 2 sticks may be a problem for some Discontinued

Jet_Guajolote in r/GyroGaming

July 31, 2025 7:47 AM

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The best controller for Steam Deck?

... The steam controller works well tbh. Since it also has track pads, and buttons similar to the steam deck. I fact, I think its only missing two back padel buttons compared to the deck. The track pads on it allow for usage as a dpad, joystick, or mouse setup while docked even. The only issue is up

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Eleguak in r/SteamDeck

October 19, 2025 1:48 PM

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