The new Steam Controller aims high: its price and first features are leaked

The new Steam Controller seems to be closer to what it seems.

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Valve could be preparing the return of one of its most iconic accessories. The new Steam Controller is making waves again after an early review revealed its possible price and several key features.

Although the company has not made an official announcement, the leaks suggest a much more advanced controller than the original, with significant improvements in precision, vibration, and customization. Additionally, the appearance of this information also suggests that full reviews could be published soon, which usually indicates that the release is not too far away.

The new Steam Controller would cost $99 and feature Hall Effect technology

According to the leaked information, the new Valve controller would have a launch price of $99. The mentioned features include:

• Two trackpads
• Joysticks with TMR / Hall Effect magnetic technology
• HD vibration
• Four programmable rear buttons

The presence of Hall Effect sticks will likely be one of the most interesting aspects for many gamers, as this system greatly reduces the drift problems that affect many current controllers.

• Additionally, Valve seems to be keeping one of the distinctive features of the original Steam Controller: tactile trackpads, designed specifically to improve control in strategy games, shooters, or titles originally designed for keyboard and mouse.

For now, there are no official complete images or confirmed release date, although the leaks suggest an accessory clearly aimed at both PC and Steam Deck devices. After the huge growth of portable gaming on PC in recent years, the return of the Steam Controller could make a lot more sense now than when the original model appeared almost a decade ago.