Description
The 2026 Valve Steam Controller is Valve’s second-generation PC/Steam Deck gamepad, combining dual TMR analog sticks with two haptic trackpads, a 6-axis gyroscope and Hall-effect triggers, connecting via a 2.4GHz Puck dongle, Bluetooth or USB-C.
Specifications
| Release Date | May 4, 2026 |
| Connectivity | 2.4GHz wireless via Steam Controller Puck, Bluetooth 4.2+, wired USB-C |
| Multi-controller Support | Up to 4 controllers per Puck dongle |
| Analog Sticks | 2x TMR (Tunneling Magnetoresistance), capacitive, symmetrical |
| Trackpads | 2x 34.5mm square haptic trackpads |
| Triggers | Hall Effect magnetic triggers (analog, no two-stage) |
| Extra Buttons | 4 remappable back grip buttons (R4/R5/L4/L5), View/Menu/Steam/QAM buttons |
| Motion Sensing | 6-axis IMU gyroscope with Grip Sense activation |
| Haptics | 4 haptic motors (2 trackpads + 2 grips) |
| Battery | 8.39Wh Li-ion, 35+ hours per charge, magnetic dock charging |
| Polling Rate | 250Hz (~8ms end-to-end latency) |
| Weight | Approx. 292g |
| Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Linux/SteamOS, Steam Deck, iOS, Android |
| Colour | Black |
Package includes
1 x Valve Steam Controller (2026, Black)
1 x Puck (wireless receiver / magnetic charging dock)
1 x USB-C cable
