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Steam Controller gets official release date and pricing, set to launch May 4th

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After much speculation and a couple of leaks in the past few days, Valve have finally confirmed both the release date and price of their upcoming Steam Controller. Set to launch on the 4th of May, the much-anticipated controller will cost £85 in the UK and $99 in the US.

For that price you'll be getting a wholly unique controller, featuring TMR analogue sticks, four haptic motors, the Steam Controller Puck for low-latency wireless connectivity, and a battery that will reportedly last you more than 35 hours between charges. Those interested in picking it up for themselves can add it to their Steam wishlist ahead of its release.

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I'm going to say it. I think it's a fair price for it.

Important to mention, you can get controllers with hall effect and TMR sticks for less though no touchpads if you're hard up for cash. I got a controller for £20 with hall effect sticks so there is value in the market unless AI decides it needs analogue sticks.
 
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A little more than the Switch 2 Controller, but this comes jam packed with features that will make PC gaming with a controller versatile. Don't think I would be getting this day one as that's a scary price still, but will definitely get this at some point.
 
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Whoa, looks really cool and definitely better than the first generation. I never understood why the first controller had two huge touchpads and no 2nd analog stick.
 
GN video review is very positive overall:


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70+ hour battery life with rumble off/35+ hours with rumble on, 2.4ghz connection has lower input latency than an Xbox controller via wired connection, very easy to disassemble and repair.
 
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I don't play much PC these days, but I'm interested in the controller's compatibility with other consoles (Switch, Xbox, etc). If the controller works on those consoles I'd be much inclined to pick one up as my next controller. Considering the price points of rival controllers, I think $99 is a fair price point.
 
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The $100 price should be expected. They have to make up all the money they wasted designing and developing the ill-fated and now infinitely delayed/cancelled Steam Machine.

But who knows? Maybe I will get one instead of the Gamesir Cyclone 4. Both need to properly ship first.
 

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