Steam Controller Price Leaked Thanks To An Early Review
Valve’s upcoming Steam Controller has been revealed to cost $99.99 through an early YouTube review that subsequently went viral. The channel Techy Talk posted the review before its embargo had lifted, prompting the video to be deleted. However, viewers quickly screen-recorded and reuploaded the content to other platforms like Streamable, allowing the pricing information to spread across the internet.
The Steam Controller represents the first release from Valve’s new hardware lineup, which was initially unveiled in November. The complete lineup consists of three devices—the Steam Controller, Steam Machine, and Steam Frame—all planned to launch around the same time. Despite revealing the products several months ago, Valve has maintained silence on official pricing and launch dates for any of the devices.
Supply chain disruptions and rising manufacturing costs have contributed to the delays in announcing official details. Component shortages have forced Valve to postpone both the pricing announcements and release window information for its hardware. At approximately $100, the Steam Controller positions itself as a premium gaming peripheral, though final pricing and official launch details remain unconfirmed by Valve.
The leak highlights the anticipation surrounding Valve’s hardware expansion, even as the company continues to withhold official information about availability and cost.