It will cost 99 euros and will arrive on May 4

Just as all the rumors said, the Valve Steam Controller It was very close, so much so that the company itself has decided to announce its availability in a few days. This new Gamepad will arrive precisely on May 4on Star Wars day, starting at 7:00 p.m. in Spain with a recommended price of 99 euros for our country ($99 in the United States). This new Steam Controller can be purchased from the Valve product page.

The Steam Controller will arrive on May 4 for 99 euros

At the moment it cannot be reserved, since the button for purchase appears in gray and availability for next Monday, May 4. This release is only for the Steam Controller and at the moment there is no news of availability for the Steam Frame or the new Steam Machine that will fill our living rooms with a gaming device.

Features of the new Steam Controller: key improvements over the original model

Regarding the Steam Controller, this new Valve gamepad comes with many improvements compared to the 2015 version. Some of its most notable features are:

Two analog sticks with TMR magnetic technologywhich offer greater precision and durability.
Double touch panel with haptic responsefor more advanced interaction.
Classic directional pad, ideal for precise control in games.
Main buttons type ABXYwith standard layout.
system HD haptic vibrationwhich improves immersion.
Motion sensor (gyroscope) for tilt control.
Compatibility with Grip Sensewhich detects pressure in the grip.
Four configurable back buttonscustomizable according to the user.

Additional Steam Controller information according to The Verge

Besides, The Verge In his review he has released additional information about the Steam Controller, something that Valve had not specified until now.

Valve maintains its commitment to repairabilityworking on the availability of spare parts in collaboration with third parties such as iFixit.
There is some uncertainty about the initial demandalthough the company has already produced a good volume of units and can scale manufacturing if necessary.
The process of assembly is not fully automatedwhich marks differences compared to the original model launched in 2015.
Improvements in the interface are being studied Steam to provide more details about the controller’s battery status.
In the future, greater control over the integrated audiosuch as speaker volume adjustments from the system itself.
Some ideas were left out of the final product, such as additional touch controls, due to trade-offs between cost, weight and reliability.
The price has increased slightly, although not necessarily due to the RAM crisis, also the fuel is now more expensive that a year ago.

Valve Controller Compatibility and Limitations

The new Steam Controller works on all PCs running Steamin the Steam Deck with perfect integration and as a generic remote control on mobile phones. But Valve hasn’t made it compatible with consoles, for example. Valve’s new gamepad comes with notable improvements, but also with a price of 100 euros and some drawbacks that some users surely do not view favorably.