Steam Controller Will be Available Beginning May 4th

Valve has announced the Steam Controller will be available beginning May 4th, 2026.

The device will retail for $99, and players can head over to the Steam Controller product page today to learn more ahead of its release.

About:

Steam Controller is built with all the inputs to play all of your games on Steam however you like to play them: PC, laptop, Steam Deck, and any device running Steam or Steam Link (including Windows, Mac, and Linux PCs). It is also designed to work with the upcoming Steam Machine and Steam Frame.

Steam Controller Highlights:

High-performance, ergonomic controller: 

• Next-generation magnetic thumbsticks with TMR technology 
• Full-sized controls
• Trackpads
• Grip buttons
• Grip-enabled Gyro (Grip Sense) 

Comes with a cool puck!

• Puck serves as a wireless transmitter for a fast, stable connection
• ...and it's also a charging station (clicks in magnetically to your Controller) Battery life capable of supporting 35+ hours of gameplay

Where:

Steam Controller will be available on Steam in the following regions: U.S., CA, U.K., EU, and AU; as well as in Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, and Taiwan through an official distributor (Komodo Station) in those regions.

When:

Steam Controller officially launches worldwide on May 4th, 2026, at 10 a.m. Pacific.

Pricing: Steam Controller pricing on Steam will be as follows, and are inclusive of VAT where applicable: US: $99 USD / Canada: $149 CAD / EU: 99 / UK: £85 / AUD 149 / PLN 419.