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Steam Controller

Guides for Valve's 2026 Steam Controller: price and availability, Steam Input setup, reservations, pairing, compatibility, and living-room PC play.

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$99 US
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Controller
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Steam Input
Works with
PC, Deck, Steam hardware
Last verified
May 2026 / Valve page
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