Valve Sets Release Date and Price for the New Steam Controller
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Valve announced that its new Steam Controller launches on May 4, 2026, for $99 USD, bringing next-generation magnetic thumbsticks, trackpads, and a magnetic charging puck to the ecosystem.
Valve has officially locked in the launch details for its next-generation hardware. According to IGN, the new Steam Controller arrives on May 4, 2026, priced at $99 USD. Regional pricing is also set, landing at $149 CAD, 99 EUR, 85 GBP, $149 AUD, and 449 PLN.
Valve confirmed that these price variations account for local distribution costs, import duties, and specific market conditions. Beyond the baseline numbers, the controller packs a serious hardware spec list aimed at modern players across setup types. It features high-performance magnetic thumbsticks utilizing TMR technology, full-sized controls, dual trackpads, grip buttons, and grip-enabled gyro functionality.
The device also ships with a dedicated charging puck that functions as both a wireless transmitter and a magnetic charging station, promising over 35 hours of battery life on a single charge. Global availability spans direct sales through Steam in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, European Union, and Australia, alongside regional distribution in Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, and Taiwan via Komodo Station. While the controller finally has a firm release date, players are still waiting for concrete details on the companion Steam Machine and Steam Frame hardware announced last year.
In a recent interview reported by IGN, Valve programmer Pierre-Loup Griffais indicated that more news on the Steam Machine is coming soon, noting that development is progressing well even if an exact timeline is not ready yet.
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Original article: IGN South Africa