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Steam Controller Price Leaked Online — and I'd Start Saving Now

A leaked early review suggests the controller will debut at $99, and the post was removed within a minute after screenshots spread online.

  • A leaked review of the new Steam Controller suggests the device will have a launch price of $99, though the report remains unconfirmed.
  • Reddit users preserved a Tech YouTuber's review video after it was quickly delisted following an embargo breach, with eagle-eyed players capturing screenshots before removal.
  • If accurate, the $99 cost matches a new set of Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons and exceeds the PlayStation DualSense controller by $25, while the reviewer cited battery and surface texture concerns.
  • Users on the Steam Controller Reddit claimed the device is "too expensive" and insisted it needs to be $60 or lower, though some questioned the leak's authenticity.
  • Valve has "secretly" uploaded a "Steam Controller Unboxing" video, yet the company has not provided an official release date, leaving enthusiasts monitoring the Steam Hardware News Hub for updates.
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The new Steam Controller hasn't been officially released yet, but subsequent leaks indicate the hardware is ready for release. A leaked review, a hidden unboxing, and shipments described as a "wireless PC controller" have emerged. Valve wants the controller to be a natural tool for operating PCs. The biggest revolution, which will cost around 400-450 złoty, are the TMR-based thumbsticks. This solution should be standard among the biggest players…

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Vice broke the news in New York, United States on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
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