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9 / 10 Score Cnet Score CNET provides expert, unbiased reviews of products and services. When we assign a score, we use a scale of 1-10. Each product we score is evaluated by criteria specific to its category with most assessing pricing, quality, features and performance. Read more on: How we test Valve Steam Controller $99 at Steam Pros Excellent response time
Comfortable layout
Great haptics
Controls match Steam Deck options
Included wireless transmitter doubles as charge puck Cons Could be less expensive
No headphone jack
Doesn't work with Nintendo Switch, Xbox or PlayStation
Editor's Note: The Valve Steam Controller's excellent feel and generous set of control options, plus its Steam-friendly layout mirroring Steam Deck controller mappings, make this one of our favorite controller experiences in years. For that, it's earned a CNET Editors' Choice award. Our full review is below.
Guess what? Valve's Steam Frame and Steam Machine still aren't here yet, and there's still no price known for them, either. But another piece of Steam hardware is here instead, and it's even more practical. The new $99 Steam Controller is now available, and I've been living with one at home for a few weeks now. I bet it'll make your Steam gaming a lot nicer, especially if you plan on connecting your Steam Deck to a TV.
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