Valve's £85 Steam Controller price divides gamers ahead of May launch
Valve's new Steam Controller is set to launch on May 4, priced at £85 in the UK and $99 in the US. The pricing has sparked mixed reactions among gamers, with some expressing concern over the cost compared to standard controllers. Despite the price, early reviews of the controller's features have been largely positive.
- ▪The Steam Controller will be compatible with PCs and Valve's Steam Deck.
- ▪Some gamers have reacted negatively to the price on social media, while others find it justified due to the technology involved.
- ▪The controller is designed specifically for Valve's PC gaming platform Steam and is not compatible with consoles.
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Valve's £85 Steam Controller divides gamers ahead of May launch28 April 2026ShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleLaura Cress,Technology reporterandRichard Irvine-Brown,Senior Technology reporterBBCValve has announced its new Steam Controller will be available to order from 4 May, and will cost £85 in the UK and $99 in the US - prices that have raised eyebrows among some gamers.The second generation of the gamepad, it will be compatible with PCs and Valve's handheld console, the Steam Deck.It is also designed to work with the company's own upcoming gaming PC, the Steam Machine."The Steam Controller may be more expensive than the standard controllers from Nintendo, Xbox and PlayStation, but we do live in a time where companies including Sony and Microsoft are selling premium controllers for…
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