Valve Steam Controller review leak reveals $99 price and new features

10 articles · Updated · Wccftech · Apr 25

YouTuber Techy Talk's early review details the $99 Steam Controller, highlighting dual trackpads, TMR thumbstick sensing, six-axis gyro, and four rear grip buttons as standout features.
The controller offers improved face buttons, a wireless dongle with magnetic charging, but lacks customizable thumbsticks, hair-trigger modes, and an audio jack. The trackpads enable mouse-style input but cannot fully replace a mouse for competitive gaming.
This leak follows previous price debates and positions the new Steam Controller as a significant upgrade over the 2015 model, though some premium features remain absent compared to $200 competitors.

Is Valve's new $99 controller a pro-killer or a pricey gimmick?

Did the global chip crisis force Valve to cut features from its new controller?

Will this controller finally make trackpads a mainstream PC gaming feature?

Will advanced TMR joysticks justify the missing audio jack and hair triggers?

Could the 'accidental' leak be a clever marketing ploy to test the price?