Steam Controller price leaked: $99 and what it means for Valve

Leak points to $99 for the new Steam Controller; understand its positioning relative to competitors and Valve's hardware roadmap.

What was leaked

A review video posted on YouTube, later removed, allegedly revealed the price of the new Steam Controller: $99. The information reportedly included details about the accessory's design and sensors, fueling the debate over Valve's entry cost in this segment.

What the Steam Controller offers

Among the new features, the controller includes two trackpads for those who prefer a mouse and keyboard style, magnetic thumbsticks to reduce drift, haptics, a gyroscope, and an 8.39 Wh Li-ion battery. The layout should feel familiar to those who already use the Steam Deck.

How it stands against the competition

If the leaked price is accurate, it would sit in a middle range between standard and premium models. Today, the Xbox Wireless Controller is listed at $64.99, the PlayStation DualSense at $74.99, and the Elite Series 2 and PS5 Edge options reach $199.99.

What this implies for Valve's hardware lineup

The rumor suggests that Valve may be aiming for a middle ground between high and more affordable prices, aligning with its strategy of releasing the controller before other products. Furthermore, the company is working on other fronts: a Steam Machine with a 6-core Ryzen CPU, RDNA3 GPU, and 16 GB of RAM, as well as a next-generation virtual reality headset with standalone capabilities. Component constraints seem to impact these items more heavily, reinforcing the bet on the Steam Controller as an initial launch.

Conclusion

Leaks should be approached with caution until official confirmation from Valve.

Tell us in the comments: do you think $99 is a fair price for the new Steam Controller, considering the current hardware landscape?

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