r/SteamController • u/Free_Comment_7200 • 1d ago
Discussion i think we need to stop pretending the premium you have to pay for this controller isn't absurd.
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u/dayzdayv 1d ago
I worry about some of these repliers and their ability to detect humor in your post.
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u/JohnnyBeeGaming 1d ago
The real version would probably be the $20 wired gamesir option with a dual shock layout.
It obviously ignores wireless, gyro, and trackpads but for people who don't need those features they could save some money. I actually use the cheap gamesir thing for more retro titles where it fits like the spyro and crash bandicoot re-releases.
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u/roberttheaxolotl 1d ago
Have you met Reddit before?
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u/Intrepid_Hat7359 1d ago
I have. John Reddit is my neighbor. He's got a lot of helpful advice about a wide array of technical hobbies and crafts, but I try not to talk to him about politics, life advice, or personal hygiene.
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u/FeastForCows 23h ago
but I try not to talk to him about politics, life advice, or personal hygiene.
Or video games!
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u/Free_Comment_7200 1d ago
15 downvotes. holy shit. reddit vs comedy
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u/GhormanFront 13h ago
I mean like there was a 50/50 chance that you were being serious, reddit is extremely hyperbolic at the best of times lol
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u/Groundedrules247 1d ago
I was gonna get mad at first but then I saw the picture and knew it was a joke
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u/ubeogesh 23h ago
Kinda poor humor. No joke in the text and the picture doesn't play well with the text
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u/sleepyleperchaun 18h ago
It's literally a child's clown controller. How could it not be more obvious? I'm like legally blind and half asleep and I could figure this out.
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u/seajaydub 1d ago
This is obviously a shitpost. Yet people are taking it seriously.
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u/Free_Comment_7200 1d ago
I have been shitposting on reddit for years, trust me when I say this happens about half of the time. the grand war of reddit vs comedy
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u/seajaydub 1d ago edited 1d ago
Yeah this wasn't even subtle it was like dad humor. I know people do the concern trolling stuff but genuinely, if this went over your head or if it offended you, you need help. Either you are so ill equipped to handle social interactions that being on the internet is irresponsible, or you're so emotionally attached to a controller that your family should hold an intervention.
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u/RagnarLord1979 23h ago
This thread is a joke. This controller is hands down better than any controller Iāve ever owned and have owned quite a few of them.
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u/stoic_slowpoke 20h ago
Itās still not as comfy as my old dual sense; ergonomics is its weakest point, but totally in fair line given the features offered.
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u/batfightjesus10 1d ago
That 10.99 controller is pretty dope. Does it work? Has someone beat dark souls with it? Letās focus on the the important things.
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u/ElainaLycan 1d ago
Funny that you mention it but; the controller as itself isn't a real controller, however there was a guy who made one into a real controller and played Elden Ring on it
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u/qchto 1d ago
Haptic feedback ā
Touchpads ā
Grip buttons ā
Gyro ā
Real scroll wheel ā
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u/Lilli_Spud 1d ago
My flabber is honestly gasted seeing some of the comments here not only taking this post seriously, but also personally. Calling OP "broke boy" because you're mad about a shitpost is just flaunting lack of self-awareness.
Steam controller is great, but for $100 it should also be smiling at me.
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u/pigpentcg 1d ago
IMO itās worth it. I preordered it immediately and have used it and nothing else since it arrived. Itās perfect for me.
That being said, it might not be perfect for everyone, and those people should continue their search for their perfect controller. But I have wished for the SteamDecks controls in a standalone controller since the SteamDeck launched. Iām happy
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u/Helpful-Work-3090 1d ago edited 1d ago
Basic Xbox controller - $49
Xbox Elite Controller - $135
Dualsense - $79
Dualsense Edge - $200
Gamesir G7 Pro 8K - $89
Flydigi Vader 5 Pro - $79
Nintendo Pro Controller - $79
It's really not that expensive, when you consider other controllers, and the features they have compared to the steam controller. Yeah, it would be nice if it was 80 bucks instead, but they have no reason to.
EDIT: Does an xbox controller have gyro? Does valve have the same economy of scale that Microsoft or Sony does? Every single controller on this list has LESS features than a steam controller.
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u/skeeferd 1d ago
Outside of the Steam controller I highly recommend the 8 Bitdo ones, they're great controllers and better than the ones made by the big companies. The price on them is pretty solid too.
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u/Ecks30 Steam Controller (2026) 1d ago
As someone who has owned 8bitdo controllers for years i would have to say the Steam controller is far better just because when it comes down to button mapping for the back of the controller you could set it up for any button even for keyboard commands while in a game while the 8bitdo controllers you would have to use their app to map the back/top buttons for another button on the controller like having the back buttons for L3 and R3.
While their older controller are $60 their newer ones like the Ultimate 3 are the same price as the Steam controller and the Ultimate 3E is $150 so more or less people would rather go for a Steam controller and the only reason why i went for their controller is because of the SNES D Pad on them which i liked more for fighting games.
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u/DarkOx55 1d ago
The Ultimate 2 wireless & a couple of others have full steam input support so you can map whatever button you like to them. Ultimate 2ās just missing trackpads & capacitive thumb sticks vs the SC.
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u/Yentz4 1d ago
Has anyone ever even found a real use case for the capacitive thumbsticks?
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u/DarkOx55 1d ago
If you only use gyro to aim you need to shut off the gyro periodically to reset your hands (called āratchettingā). Capacitive touch is great for that, though I do it with a trackpad & personally donāt need it on the sticks.
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u/Yentz4 1d ago
My 8bitdo Pro 3 can use steam input just fine. I have all the extra buttons mapped using steam input, no extra software required.
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u/_fatalruin 1d ago
The two Ultimate 3 versions available are Xbox compatible and have to pay for the licensing. They will most likely release more generic versions at a much lower price point.
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u/diabeticsmash 1d ago
Yeah I got the ultimate 2c for like $20 or $30. Nothing crazy except the value
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u/SocialJusticeAndroid 1d ago
Of course Valve is not going to get the same economies of scale as Sony and Microsoft so in that context it feels appropriately priced.
The only reason I wish they accepted a lower price is for deeper penetration to entice more devs to explicitly support it and use all the features including custom development of HD haptic profiles.
The Steam Controller has excellent haptics and if they coded it directly I believe we could have a haptics experience at least on par with the Dualsense (sans adaptive trigger effects). As it stands we mostly get translated Xbox rumble (which sometimes doesnāt work in the stable branch of SteamOS but is better in the beta branch). It could be oh so much better.
Valve needs to have some kind of developer relations department getting devs to properly support stuff like this.
Alternatively I wonder if Valve could at least translate Sonyās Dualsense haptics to the Steam Controller. That should be vastly superior to translating Xboxās coarse rumble. But I suspect there might be licensing issues else why havenāt they done that yet?
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u/Maverick0984 1d ago
100%. Be mad at all controllers I guess? But this is right in line with what it should be.
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u/-Cre_tive- 1d ago
I have the G7 Pro 1K and itās a solid bit of kit!
I also have a steam machine with controller. Use the gamesir with my Lenovo Legion Laptop.
I also have the elite controller 2 or whatever. Itās ok but heavy and not as nice as the G7.
They all have their pros!
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u/Fit-Rate-3906 1d ago
I currently own both. The 10.00 is superb for button mapping.
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u/Quagtopia Steam Controller (2015 & 2026) 1d ago
I will stand by it until the day I die it was the best $100 Iāve ever spent
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u/The_Cyber_Samurai 22h ago
Steam Controller is GOAT. Donāt regret any of the $100 I spent. I think thereās a lot of functionality people donāt know it has.
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u/wozniattack 14h ago
Iām still using my original 2015 Steam Controller, I really like it. Iām afraid when it finally decides to die.
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u/AntonioSwift_77 13h ago
They released all the schematics for the OG steam controller, you can get replacement parts
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u/wozniattack 12h ago
Iāll have to look into this, thank you. Hopefully importing parts isnāt too much, Ireland adding additional customs charges and fees next month again on all none EU postage coming in.
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u/Bazirker 12h ago
If it dies and you can't find a new one, message me. I have one and it is just sitting there collecting dust. I haven't been able to bring myself to sell it because it's so cool, but if I'm selling it directly to someone who I know is passionate about it and going to love the heck out of it, I would do it. It has somewhere between 10 and 20 hours of play on it I think. I still have the dongle as well.
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u/wozniattack 12h ago
Hopefully not for years to come, and I appreciate the offer. Itās so comfortable, and I really appreciate the back grip buttons. Especially in space/flight games.
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u/Melodic-Luck-8772 12h ago
100 is fine for what that controller does. steam controller is designed in a way that the sticks will never get drift.
people pay 200 for a shitty dual sense edge with is prone to get stick drift.
dual sense edge controller has like 4 hours of battery, what a joke.
it not just cost less than ANY other pro controller, it does everything better at the same time.
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u/Imaginary_Produce349 12h ago
Hey! Iāve got those!
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u/Extension-Two-2807 6h ago
Bro Same, and my one year old is smart enough to know his is shit and he wants mine all the time š
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u/outfoxingthefoxes 1d ago
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u/Free_Comment_7200 1d ago
this video is actually how i thought of this controller to use in the comparison LOL
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u/Independent_Mud2794 20h ago
How many controllers besides the steam controller have:
- Gyro
- Palm touch sensors
- Touch sensitive control sticks
- Four back buttons
- Two touchpads
- TMR sticks
- Charging dongle
- Insane battery life
Is it expensive at its own? Yes. Is it expensive compared to other controllers? No.
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u/Ishaname 16h ago
Fr the Xbox "Elite" has two back paddles(which iirc are only rebindable and not additional binds) and a better plus pad, and maybe slightly better reactivity yet is the same price range.
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u/Independent_Mud2794 16h ago
Sadly the Xbox elite is hot garbage. I have an elite series 2 and you simply canāt press in the sticks when at a diagonal. Itās not my particular controller, itās a common problem.
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u/Calrissien 18h ago
I donāt mind the price, I just wish it worked outside of Steam. Having to go back to my noisy Gamesir controller when I want to play Gamepass titles is annoying. I found one workaround, but then the haptics donāt work.
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u/AlabasterSlim 17h ago
Try Steamless Controller. Makes your steam controller act as an Xbox or PS4 controller when Steam isnāt running.
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u/DeadRingr_ 6h ago
99 bucks is cheap in the controller space when you are talking about pro level controllers with back buttons and granular adjustment, tmr sticks and ect
They normie options are 200-300
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u/shadow18x 1d ago
Can't tell if this is suppose to be a joke or not, but relative to a ps5 or series x controller in features vs price, seems very reasonable.Ā
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u/SuperRob 1d ago
I love it. I use it on both my gaming PC as well as my Apple TV for Steam Link. Being able to program the buttons has made my life so much easier. For example, in Control Resonant, I programmed a back button to do the charge hold attack automatically, so I can just tap it and get a perfectly timed hold and release. Similarly, I can do most of the hold the left shoulder button actions with just a Tap.
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u/serial_crusher 1d ago
Youāre right. Those suckers at fisher price could be making so much more money if they aligned their pricing with market demand.
I bet their controllers ship way faster than SCs too.
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u/FullMotionVideo Steam Controller (Linux) 1d ago
Back buttons have been expensive on controllers forever. The rumor always was that SCUF Controllers (now a division of Corsair) owned a patent and held a big fee for it. It's likely true since otherwise 8bitdo would have done it already.
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u/Antonio_Bandatass 1d ago
That left one is a solid controller. Made it through my child beating on that shit and biting it. Still kicking.
The Steam controller price isnāt that much considering others. Iām a long time PS fan, so the Dual Sense is my go to, and those range from 60-80 bucks (not including the edge.) The Steam controller now gets used as much as my Dual Senses.
Just based on my experience, I donāt know how people go through controllers regularly. Iāve had one of my DSās since launch, another one that use most between PC and PS for 4 years, another for 3. Before that, the controller for my PS4 had close to a decade on it lol.
I guess with that I mean that I treat my electronics well and they last perfectlyā¦so that makes controller prices just fine with me.
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u/AnimeNoodle 1d ago
For 100 bucks for a battery that lasts me almost two weeks without recharging it is a win for me in my book.
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u/Frosty_Engineer_3617 23h ago edited 23h ago
For trackpads, I pay $100 for it. I love using my Steam Controller, it's by far the most comfortable controller I have used by far out of all my controllers. I have Gamersir G7 Pro, 8BitDo Ultimate 3-Mode controller, Dualshock 4 Controller, Fantech Nova 2(Dual Sense 5), 8BitDo SN30 Pro 2, 8BitDo SN30 Pro, NSO GC, Nyxi Warrior Lite, Guilikit Elves Pro 2, RetroFighter Mantis, GameSire T3 Lite, Xbox Elite, Xbox Controller(2015), Xbox Controller(2020), Retro-Bit Tribute64, and 8BitDo 64.
None of the controllers in my collection right now even comes close to the comfort and use case of the Steam Controller. Don't get me wrong I'm not saying the Steam Controller is perfect because it's not but it's the closest controller I own that's getting closer and closer to perfection ESPECIALLY with the grip style.
I am still seeking for a controller with the VR Controller grip style where it's you hold the controller and use both the Triggers and Bumpers in the GUN GRIP STYLE just like with VR Controllers where you don't need to press down buttons from the top of the controller like with all gaming controllers that follow the traditional bumper and trigger layout.
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u/BaconDragon69 1d ago
If modern controllers would last as long as 360 controllers did Id happily pay 200ā¬, but judging by the posts online they last a year tops
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u/PsychologicalQuit666 1d ago
Depends on how much you value what it has
You can easily find controllers much more expensive with features like Xbox compatibility out of the box
The trackpads are the main unique thing about the Steam controller and are a good thing for bridging the gap to games that donāt support controllers
The puck is also pretty good for itās purpose
I couldnāt wait till 2027 for a controller so I decided to get a Gamesir G7 Pro and itās fitting my wants just fine so far
If theyāre ACTUALLY AVAILABLE, maybe a better consensus can be made tbh
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u/LuisMiranda4D 1d ago
The steam controller is still $100 right? Yeah that's not that much more expensive. I'm one of those weirdos who bought both the Xbox Elite and Playstation Edge controllers and those mfers were what I'd call expensive.
My only complaint with the steam controller is that it only works with steam. I have game pass on pc and you need to jump through a bunch of hoops to use it on there, whereas my two console controllers work instantly.
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u/dmurikssix 1d ago
I was about to say before I saw the image that I seen the razer wolverine v whatever tf revision was $200 on Amazon
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u/GeneralBisV 1d ago
I mean?
Tbh I wish it had an option for an xbox style Dpad though. That one is just better than the one on the steam controller from the factory
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u/Sharkeatinpizza 17h ago
Well until you find us a controller that has touchpad(s), tmr sticks, and back buttons for under 100 bucks and wont be shit, our options are kinda limited
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u/b3dGameArt 15h ago
Whats the benefit of the controller? I've used my Xbox controller for so long, and its never failed me. I dont really have a reason to replace it
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u/FrigginRan 14h ago
Steam input. Build quality. Trackpads.
I personally use 8bitdo controllers now because i have had WAY too many xbox controllers get stick drift on me. Havent had to buy a new controller in over 2 years now. Ill be getting a steam controller when i need a new one though. It will go great with my docked steam deck.
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u/the_goodest_doggo 14h ago
Steam input isn't exclusive to the Steam Controller though?
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u/Sourpunch92 12h ago
Itās not, but a lot of controllers with back buttons donāt expose them as actual extra buttons so they canāt be separately mapped.
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u/Budget_Bed1128 13h ago
I bought a steam controller solely for those trackpads. I used to have a darkwalker shotpad v2 ($40), but it has been discontinued, so the steam controller is my only choice now. I just dont like using a gyro or a joystick to control the camera in 3d games
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u/b3dGameArt 13h ago
That shotpad is actually pretty sick :o
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u/Budget_Bed1128 13h ago
It was amazing. It has a ton of buttons and registers as a keyboard and mouse instead of a controller, so dual input support is not needed. Compatible with any pc game
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u/1_1tommy1_1 1d ago
I mean I donāt really care about the price. I just wish to buy one at this point.
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u/CynicalGenY 1d ago
It definitely has a premium price, buuuuuut also, it's the only one i've tried that doesn't actually hurt my wrist after a while.
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u/Astonishing_Azure 1d ago
Itās easily the most unreliable controller Iāve ever used. It disconnects constantly. But when it works, itās feels great and responsive. I still love it.
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u/DarkOx55 1d ago
Perhaps wishful thinking but I expect Valve to offer modest discounts on the SC once they are through the initial glut of demand. Much like the Steam Deck LCD.
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u/Legitimate_Bird_9333 1d ago
so far best controller Ive ever owned but it is pricey. but then here in CAD every controller is. Cant buy a plain old xbox controller for less then the full price of a video game lmao. 89 on amazon for an xbox controller. So looking at it like that it aint too expensive. Now the no name stuff like power A brand is like 39 or some shit. So there are options but the cheap controllers have really sucked for me.
Id rather buy a name brand.
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u/big_shobeth 1d ago
I don't mind it but it's just not great, the sticks feel rough around the edges and the first one I had suffered from the physical resistance
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u/wintrr_beats 1d ago
I love the steam controller but that being said the actual shell does feel cheap to me and it can be somewhat slippy if your hands are dry, its still the best controller ive used functionality wise.
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u/singsofsaturn 1d ago
I think we've reached peak controller. You can pickup a great TMR controller that works with bluetooth, a 2.4ghz dongle and a switch for $30 USD all while the first party controller manufacturers refuse to make a single practical upgrade on a $100 controller. The Steam controller just proves how absurd the console manufacturers are and exactly how they feel about the customers. You can't sell more controllers by making them last longer.
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u/AveugleMan 1d ago
Check this shit out and tell me this controller isn't overpriced (this is 20 bucks at most):
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u/reddit_user_138 1d ago
Both my $160 and $180 Xbox elite/2 that developed stick drift within weeks say your post is retarded.
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u/RonSwansonator88 1d ago
Even if Valve has high markups, I will still pay. I know my money is going to an amazing company that will do great things from my support.
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u/ballistic_tanx 1d ago
Spent a large chunk on the Xbox elite controller it broken in less than a year, never buying premium again
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u/MadDog443 1d ago
Im happy with the controller and it makes for a amazing coutch controller when watching TV, I can control my AVR, display, and PC all with pre-made button maps and the track pads are amazing too.
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u/DavePlays10 1d ago
With this controller it works on Xbox, PlayStation, and the switch with a 15$ adapter.
Itās great for pc.
Use it as a controller or expand using its features allowing some mouse and keyboard only games back to the big screen
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u/horner3509 1d ago
Been a steam guy for 17-18 years theyāve never made me regret being a customer. When my email says itās available I will happily buy it. I got two of the old ones for extremely cheap . $99 is a lot for another controller but valve has earned my business.
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u/Life-Topic9139 1d ago
Wish I could get a real rundown on this controller. People will glaze it here because it's the subreddit and it's Valve. Can't get a non bias review anywhere anymore.
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u/AvilettaLuxe Steam Roller (2015, 2x 2026), DS, 5x Stadia 22h ago
I think that second stick and bumper are worth these 88 bucks
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u/Obibong_Kenblomi8647 21h ago
I got the Xbox elite pro and definitely paid more than what a steam controller goes for. I'd rather the steam controller because those touch pads are sexy!
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u/BAGU3TT0 20h ago
Hear me out, the direct comparison is the ps5 pro controller. Have tried out quite the range before: ps4, ps5, Xbox, switch controllers etc
Iāll give it to you unbiased, does the triggers have more to be desired? Kinda ps5 controller has the better one imo but for no stick drift from the tmr sticks repairability in mind and the trackpad? Iāve used it more out of games than any other controller Iāve ever even owned.
The trackpad can be used as a keyboard
The haptics are amazing
Weight is lighter than the ps5 controller
If this doesnāt fit you go get a different controller but just a heads up this oneās way more repairable.
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u/Wan-Pang-Dang 20h ago
Boohoo, the best controller on the market is midrange priced instead of 50 bucks..
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u/Steadydavid 20h ago
Love the Steam controller. Kinda prefer the Xbox layout as I'm more used to it. But the price is fine for what it is.
What bugs me is I have a lot of Gamepass/Microsoft titles and Steam controller needs a lite of weird tweaks to work well with those.
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u/Zealousideal_Lie6866 20h ago
yeah i agree 10.99$ for a controller that DOESNT WORK is way too overpriced
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u/Glass-Season-9953 19h ago
Iāve had so many controllers and gripes with all of them that I donāt really mind paying extra for a really solid one. Having said that, I really miss a 3.5mm jack.
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u/SuperKackBoon 19h ago
Everytime I start or shut down the deck plus TV solely with the little button in the middle, I just feel great.
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u/MakiMaki_XD 19h ago
I will say that the left one looks more fun. š
However, I'm also willing to bet that the Steam controller has a lot of features that the other doesn't have.
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u/TheGreatZucca 19h ago
I bought the steam machine + controller bundle, that case the price different makes the controller ~60ā¬. Honestly this is the most worth 60ā¬ I ever spent and I canāt imagine to ever have any more comftable controller then this.
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u/Adrian_C_110 18h ago
dual sense is ~$80 and stick drift after a year so $99 for gabe to buy is 10 yards is not absurd at all.
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u/2Hard4You69 17h ago
Steam controller 2 does the wilhelm scream when you drop it. That alone justifies the price.
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u/lemonotype 17h ago
Idk, it may be overpriced but I'm at a point in my life where paying for something that will have cost me a cent or two an hour when I'm done with it is irrelevant.
I like it a lot more than my Xbox controller, which I already liked a lot, so I'm happy.
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u/apathetic_vaporeon 17h ago
On mine the quality doesnāt seem great. On the seem on the right side grip there is some play. If anyone knows how to fix it Iād be highly appreciative.
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u/starcheopteryx 16h ago
i know the post is a joke but the comments bring up something i see in other places when the steam controller and the steamdeck come upādo people not like the trackpads? I personally love them since it helps me be a lot more precise, honestly it's why I liked the ps4 controller too. idk maybe it's because my hands are smaller so using the trackpad is easier.
anyway off to buy a fisher-price controller /j
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u/reden_fx 16h ago
The Steam Controller is actually quite cheap considering all the features and design choices it has. The sheer value of it compared to the competition is quite incredible.
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u/Rasann 16h ago
Considering that many controllers available are $100+ and some are edging toward $200?
Yeah there are controllers under $100 and under $50 and $30, the Steam Controller being at $100 is by definition, and by the data we have, mid-range.
Whatās absurd is paying $200 or close to $200 for a controller.
Also, and this is a valid point of consideration - if you donāt have use for what the controller has, including the trackpads, donāt buy it. Others will, you may not.
If it doesnāt fit in your hands, donāt buy it.
If you donāt like the material itās made from, donāt buy it.
If you think itās ugly and fat - you guessed it - donāt buy it.
There are plenty of controllers out there thatāll fit you and your needs.
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u/knightrider2k43 16h ago
I love mine, I just wished it had rumble triggers like the Xbox for racing games
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u/Elitefuture 15h ago
I'm surprised not many people are talking about how good the repairability on the steam controller is.
I don't even have one, but I think the price is fine.
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u/iamnotsteven 14h ago
The Steam Controller is the best controller I have ever used. Seriously, it is worth the price.
I'll be getting another (got one with my Steam Machine), once I am gifted and email from Valve some time next year... Same with the Frame at this rate... sigh
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u/YoureInMyDreamsNow 14h ago
My only gripe is that it's not really a decent sized controller for my hands, and it's quite slippery
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u/SufficientRaise2348 14h ago
As a proud owner of both controllers I gotta say the one on the left has some cool features
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u/Garthar22 13h ago
I just wish I could buy one. Steam is a strong enough company to be able to manage selling product with out a waitlist
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u/Gustavo2nd 13h ago
I used the track pads to mod halo MCC to be usable split screen yesterday it actually helps a lot
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u/National_Fact_692 12h ago
"This shitty offbrand controller is cheaper than the premium one with more features."
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u/02PHresh 12h ago
The selling point for me was the TMR joysticks. Not having to worry about the inevitable stick drift puts my mind at ease.
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u/Direct-Impression851 12h ago
I've always used controllers Xbox , PlayStation mostly and I adore my steam controller I'll never go back to anything else. There super comfortable and perform incredibly well. Also I use the back buttons alot because I messed up my thumb in sports so I can't really left click the thumb stick.
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u/MadamVonCuntpuncher 11h ago
Considering its feature set and ease idc about the price, love mine to death
Also the pos xbox "elite" controller started drifting after 6 months and that shit cost like 124$
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u/Shoddy_Strain_7189 10h ago
We have both of these and can confirm that both are premium products and worth every penny.
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u/mitch-99 10h ago
I know this is a shit post but im genuinely curious. Does anybody really use the trackpads? What do you use them for?
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u/alien1583 9h ago
Honestly if I don't have to deal with stick drift and have to get a new controller every month or so it's worth it.
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u/Suzamoon 8h ago
$11 is fucking ABSURD for that. Where are they getting their chips for that? The moon? The rising cost for controllers are ridiculous!
Edit: OH MY GOD I DIDNT SEE $99 FOR A CONTROLLER
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u/Bobs_14 8h ago
Trackpads and back buttons are literally game changers for me. I stream my PC to my TV constantly and being able to navigate with the trackpads is extremely useful. The battery life is fantastic, the puck makes going between different devices super easy, and because there's so many button options, steam input allows me to program all sorts of inputs. I RARELY play a game not on steam, and last time I did, I just added the games launcher as a non steam game and everything worked flawlessly.
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u/Gullible_Pie_1469 7h ago
Hard to justify a steam controller over my 8bitdo pro 2, other than the track pads and the small selection of games I personally play that utilize it
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u/ShakeZula420 6h ago
It's a dope controller with a lot of cool features that I unfortunatelywould probably never utilize. I already have a few controllers a swap between anyway.
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u/OhrenAugenKatzen 6h ago
Yeah I can understand you. I switched to fisher price once and couldn't return to any other controller
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u/Aromatic_Search_8189 6h ago
I have both controllers and if you can live without the steam features they both feel good in the hands very ergonomic!! take that as you will š¤·š¾āāļø
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u/YouAREDustin1 5h ago
Possible that someone's already said this, but if you input the Contra code on the toy controller it makes a special sound. I can't remember exactly what it is, but if I'm remembering correctly its some Mario-adjacent coin or power up sound.
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u/Various-Instruction3 4h ago
Iāve enjoyed it for more than $100 worth, Iād say. Itās made plenty of games that I never thought would be viable on controller or that I thought would only be good on steam deck controls very playable. If you just want it for controller stuff, donāt bother, but if you love to tinker and make configs for games that donāt have native controller support, you canāt do much better.
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u/Free_Comment_7200 4h ago
Thank you all for top post this month!! you love to see it. i had to take a 6 minute long break from sonic colors to make and post this, a game i have been in my room playing for around 3 years straight with no leaving leading up to this point, and it's thanks to the offhand thought of making this reddit post that i was convinced to finally turn the game off and open the door, my mom is missing and my dad looks tired, but thank you all never the less!Ā
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u/H4NDY56 1d ago
I actually have both of these š