Valve Officially Releases Second-Generation Steam Controller
After Valves officially released Steam lineup hardware Recently, the spotlight was focused on a familiar product: the Steam Controller!
Yep, their latest peripheral has a lot going for it – it's making a lot of people curious. So, if you're one of them, check it out!
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History of the Steam Controller
The latest? Has Steam ever released a similar peripheral? Yes, not many Indonesian gamers are aware that Valve has released a controller before.
So far, the concept hasn't changed much: to provide gaming hardware that can support both PC and console gamers. That's why the design is so unique.
Unlike most controllers that only rely on a combination of sticks (analog) and buttons, this product from Valve also includes a dual track pad!
Its goal was to allow PC gamers to temporarily break their mouse dependence. Unfortunately, due to a lack of momentum, this product failed in the market.
But that doesn't mean they were complete failures! From that failure, they learned a lot and built a portfolio. This then paid off handsomely when the Steam Deck era arrived.
While maintaining the original concept of the Steam Controller, they have finally succeeded in engineering a console-based control combination that is full of gaming feel on PC!
This aspect is also what made the Steam Deck so successful. The results were immediately apparent: it made Valve more confident about reviving its peripheral lineup.
Steam Controller Specs
Okay, now let's get straight to the main discussion: the complete specifications of the Steam Controller. For those curious, here's a summary of the details from VCGamers:
- The use of TMR Magnetic based (analog) sticks minimizes drift and is more energy efficient.
- 2x Track pads with a more ergonomic 15° tilt and can be programmed via Steam Input software
- 4x Back Buttons which are also programmable
- Community-based custom build controller settings that can be accessed via a dedicated button
- 1x Steam Button
- 1x Quick Access Menu Button
- 1x Steam chord button
- Button texture with anti-slip grip
- Gyroscopic Motion based control
- HD Haptic
- Capacitive Touch sensors on each side to detect the controller in your hand
- Dual connection protocol: 2.4 GHz wireless with 8 millisecond latency, and wired for 0 latency
- Battery life up to 35 hours
- The Puck peripheral support, which can function as a magnetic charger and wireless adapter
- Multiplatform, both for Steam digital platform users and via Steam Link connectivity
Price and Release Date
Until now, Valve, as the owner of the Steam trademark, has not provided a price tag or a definite date regarding their official scheme when it is later on the market.
So far, Valve has only set a release window for 2026. However, they promise that the price tag will be "competitive."
However, if we look at the initial release price of the first generation, Steam Controllers The latest one could be priced at around USD 50 or around IDR 830K (November exchange rate).
If true, then the price is certainly considered ideal – especially if we compare it with other brand controllers which are generally in the price range of USD 60-70 (IDR 1-1.1 million).
And don't forget, that doesn't include taxes and excise duties. So, Vicigers? Interested in getting a controller? If so, it's time to start saving now!
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