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Valve Confirms Steam Controller Release Date, $99 Price

Written by Michael Larabel in Valve on 27 April 2026 at 01:33 PM EDT. 96 Comments

Valve just announced that their new Steam Controller will be going on sale on 4 May. Pricing in the US is at $99 USD.

After announcing the Steam Controller alongside the Steam Machine and Steam Frame back in November, the first of those devices is now shipping: the new Steam Controller will be available starting on 4 May at 10:00 AM PST. This Linux / Windows / macOS controller also works with the upcoming Steam Machine and Steam Frame.

The Steam Controller pricing is $99 USD, $149 CAD, 99 EUR, $149 AUD, and Ł85 in the UK.

Steam Controller

More details on the new Steam Controller at SteamPowered.com.

Amid the ongoing memory pricing surge and parts shortages, still no word from Valve on the Steam Machine and Steam Frame release date.

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