We already warned about it over the weekendEverything indicated that Valve was close to announcing the Steam Controller, and there had even been talk of its price. Comments, leaks, rumors… and now it's official. The Steam Controller now appears with a price and release date, for which they had to update the site. your page in the video game store and add the new information.
What interests us most is its price and availability. It was rumored to cost $99, and some naive souls, like myself, had fantasized about the actual conversion, which would have brought the controller down to €85. In the end, they did the dollar-to-euro conversion and Its price will end up being €99And you only have one week left to buy it.
Steam Controller available May 4th
The Steam Controller will be Available May 4th at the same time worldwide. In the US it will be at 10:00 AM PST, which coincides with 19:00 PM in mainland Spain.
And why is it so "expensive"? Actually It's only expensive if you compare it to an 8BitDo or console controllers from past generations. like a DualShock 3 or 4. It's also more expensive than the DualSense, but the Steam Controller is in a different league.
To begin with, the technology of the buttons, sticks, triggers, and so on is more modern, but that alone shouldn't increase the price. What does raise it somewhat is that It has more buttons and inputs, which makes it something premium or pro.It has two touchpads, which can be used in desktop mode or in games that require them, and also four extra buttons on the back that can be useful for macros and other actions. I'm not lying when I say that lately I've been missing more buttons on my 8BitDo for playing XCOM with a controller.
Another highlight is Puck, which is a magnetic connector It serves to charge the controller and also as a wireless transmitter. Bluetooth controllers are great, but those that connect via radio offer lower latency. Of course, if someone prefers or needs Bluetooth, the Steam Controller is compatible.
Premium or Pro Controller
Last but not least, it has a gyroscope, so you can control compatible games by rotating the controller. I don't know if DiRT Rally is compatible, but it's the first thing that came to mind, since I can't drive properly with just the analog sticks.
All this and more, which we see on their official website, explains their price. It's not cheap, and I'd say it's not worth it for the average user (my 8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless costs around €30 and works perfectly), but it is worth it for those looking for a pro experience or simply a controller that works with all the games on the market. And if you think it's expensive, just look at the price. this Xbox.
In any case, the price of the Steam Controller and its release date have been confirmed: May 4th for €99.