The Steam Controller Will Be Great-but Only When Valve's Steam Machine Arrives

The controller features strong build quality, highly accurate thumbsticks, and extensive input customization for compatibility with many Steam games. It includes a charging and connectivity puck that works as a notable accessory. The design is more conventional than the original Steam Controller, replacing awkward grips and trackpads with a streamlined layout and updated trackpads. Despite its capabilities, it cannot be used with PC games outside of Steam. Gyroscope calibration is tricky, and the thumbsticks sit slightly too high, affecting comfort. Its standout value is harder to fully realize because related hardware plans, including the Steam Machine, are delayed.

"Fantastic build quality. Incredibly accurate TMR thumbsticks. Highly customizable inputs. Included puck is a marvel for charging and connectivity."

"Can't use with PC games outside of Steam. Gyroscope tricky to properly calibrate. Thumbsticks sit slightly too high. Can't really shine until Steam Machine hardware arrives."

"A decade on from the original Steam Controller, Valve is back with a modern update, ditching the unwieldy dimensions, splayed grips, and odd trackpads, instead adopting a much more conventional design approach-and some slightly different trackpads."

"The new Steam Controller is pretty impressive. It boasts a ridiculous number of inputs and features, is almost overwhelmingly customizable to ensure compatibility with just about any game on Steam, and, barring one small caveat, is rather comfortable to use."

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