Valve is bringing back the Steam Controller, and it’s a massive upgrade over the original. From the $99 price tag to where this could fit in the Valve lineup, we’re breaking down what we like, how it handles, and why this is the perfect companion for the Steam Deck, Steam Machine or any gaming PC.
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Valve’s New Steam Controller, Coming May 4, May Be My Favorite Controller, Period
0:00 Intro & First Impressions
1:00 The Original Steam Controller
1:52 Controller Features & Layout
3:07 The New Charge Puck
3:45 Price & Value
4:12 Steam Machine Speculation
5:24 Build Quality vs Competitors
7:07 Steam Frame VR Talk
7:26 Conclusion & Outro
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@2003jsciarrino
April 27, 2026 at 1:06 pm
Nerds r us
@R0DSTER
April 27, 2026 at 1:10 pm
$100 for a controller? hahaha, yea no thanks…only if i see it on sale somewhere
@bitterjack
April 27, 2026 at 1:19 pm
The controller is awesome and has lots of tech.
@R0DSTER
April 27, 2026 at 1:27 pm
@bitterjack i love steam as much as the next guy, but this doesn’t have anywhere near $100 dollars worth of tech…steam’s also not market popular enough to suddenly go with rip-off apple like pricing. they must have crazy good profit margins on this thing, but it’ll flop because of it
@fishywtf
April 27, 2026 at 1:30 pm
@R0DSTER lol this has more tech inside than any 200$ controller on the market
@R0DSTER
April 27, 2026 at 1:48 pm
@fishywtf but $200 controllers sell for being mainstream brand limited editions and bragging rights…and like i said, steam isn’t apple, nor sony, nor even microsoft, so they can’t get by on full rip-off prices unlike those other bigger companies
@WhatDoesntkillYa
April 27, 2026 at 1:29 pm
Why are they collabing so much? Did cnet get bought out?
@Tymmz
April 27, 2026 at 1:32 pm
“Hate” is such a strong word. “Really disliked” sounds much better.
@skullgamer64
April 27, 2026 at 3:01 pm
That’s a random thing to say in the comments section
@Tymmz
April 27, 2026 at 3:09 pm
@skullgamer64i know…but I think it’s true. Maybe the guys from the video will read it. I don’t want to be an educator but it made a difference to my mindset when I actively avoided the word “hate”.
@leospaceman2976
April 27, 2026 at 5:38 pm
@Tymmzi hate your comment 😂
@joedickson2539
April 27, 2026 at 1:42 pm
I was really excited for this, but I cant justify $100 for a controller. Going with an 8bitdo instead.
The features are really good and im sure it has the same build quality as a steam deck, but I can wait for a price drop.
@MegaHorop
April 27, 2026 at 3:08 pm
u think this one wokrs with switch?
@Eustacia-Zf
April 27, 2026 at 2:01 pm
$100 for a controller? hahaha, yea no thanks…only if i see it on sale somewhere ……
@sunburystudios
April 27, 2026 at 2:29 pm
BOT
@owlandabungiecord
April 27, 2026 at 2:12 pm
I think that at $100, the main things that make this a decent choice would be the repairability (replaceable battery, parts will likely be sold through iFixit, just has screws, no glue), the trackpads if you’re looking to play things that need that support, and the way that it works seamlessly with other steam stuff. If those things aren’t of importance to you, then get an 8bitdo ultimate 2 or something like that.
@sophieedel6324
April 27, 2026 at 2:28 pm
$100 for a controller with membrane buttons instead of mechanical switches. Valve sure likes to rip off PC Gamers.
@sunburystudios
April 27, 2026 at 2:29 pm
If you’re not talking about the sourced user custom controls you’re missing 80% of how amazing this is.
@jenreypr
April 27, 2026 at 3:11 pm
When will we have it on sale at 75% discount?
@Tyler_Durden_99
April 27, 2026 at 3:21 pm
2:46 HELLO STEAM MACHINE
@LokiOdinssnn
April 27, 2026 at 4:12 pm
2 jews
@AndrewSnake
April 27, 2026 at 4:20 pm
So out of curiosity ? can attach the pug reverse ??
@StoneyWoney
April 27, 2026 at 5:55 pm
No. The magnets are on only one side, going in one direction.
@ComisionCofinas
April 27, 2026 at 4:46 pm
I discovered SPAX50B, read the whitepaper, and today I am fighting with my wife over precisely why I liquidated my savings.
@EddieCrum-p9z
April 27, 2026 at 4:46 pm
$SPAX50B will absolutely smoke SOL and DOT in the race. Simply buy $2K of it before the supply vanishes
@StoneyWoney
April 27, 2026 at 5:53 pm
Considering your scepticism for why people would even wait for the Steam Machine:
I can only talk for myself, but I’m not waiting for the device per se. I have a 2500€ PC from 2023 after all, which is leagues stronger than the Steam Machine. No, I’m waiting for a SteamOS upgrade, which will most definitely accompany or at least follow the Steam Machines release. Another step towards one day being able to natively install SteamOS on my PC, without any huge tinkerings necessary. Valve’s new device marks a milestone towards that goal in my eyes.
@HellSpawnRulerOfHell
April 27, 2026 at 6:38 pm
I personally prefer to have a Steam Frame.
In fact I’m currently selling my Steam Deck LE.
I figured I wouldn’t be a fan of the formfactor and bought it for portability.
But im not a fan of the restrictive screen placement of portables.
Especially ones with attached screens.
@AyaWetts
April 27, 2026 at 6:48 pm
Can’t wait… I’ve used a thumb trackball for years, and not a mouse, so I am used to and very precise with my thumb. It transferred so easy to the Steam Deck, those trackpads are fantastic.
@mn3438
April 27, 2026 at 7:07 pm
A brick 🤮
@B1GG4M3R44
April 27, 2026 at 7:13 pm
Dude on the left gives me robin williams vibes
Guy on the right looks like gotham chess