Steam Controller (2nd Generation) Repair

Announced on November 12, 2025, alongside the Second Generation Steam Machine and the Steam Frame, released on May 4, 2026, the new Steam Controller brings a modern and refined take on Valve’s hallmark game pad. It features two 34.5 mm square trackpads with haptic feedback and pressure-sensitive click strength similar to the Steam Deck. These work alongside two full-size magnetic (TMR) thumbsticks with capacitive touch for reliable, drift-resistant control and intuitive thumb detection.

This controller is designed for Steam Machine, Steam Deck, Steam Frame VR, and more, providing a versatile and deeply configurable controller experience.

• Gamepad Controls:
  • A B X Y Buttons
  • D-Pad
  • L & R Analog Triggers
  • L & R Bumpers
  • View & Menu Buttons
  • Steam & QAM Buttons
  • 4 x Assignable Grip Buttons
• Thumbsticks: 2 x Full-size Magnetic Thumbsticks (TMR) w/ Capacitive Touch
• Haptics: 4 x Haptic Motors
  • 2 x LRA Haptic Motors in trackpads for HD Tactile Feedback
  • 2 x High Output LRA Haptic Motors in grips for HD Came Haptics including rumble
• Trackpads: 2 x 34.5 mm square trackpads with haptic feedback Pressure-sensitive for configiurable click strength
• Gyro: 6-Axis IMU
• Grip Sense: 2 x Capacitive areas along back of Steam Controller handles

• Steam Controller Puck:
  • 2.4 GHz Wireless connection w/ ~8 ms full end-to-end, 4 ms polling rate (measured at 5m)
  • Up to 4 Steam Controllers per Steam Controller Puck
  • Steam Controller Puck connects to PC via USB-C
• Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.2 minimum, 5.0 or higher recommended
• USB: USB-C Tethered Play

• Charging:
  • Steam Controller Puck charging interface
  • USB-Connector
• Battery:
  • 8.39 Wh Li-ion battery
  • 35+ Hours of Gameplay (reduced hours when playing w/ Steam Frame)

• Steam Controller:
  • Height: 111 mm (4.37 in)
  • Width: 159 mm (6.26 in)
  • Depth: 57mm (2.24 in)
  • Weight: 292 g
• Steam Controller Puck:
  • Height: 28 mm
  • Width: 50 mm
  • Depth: 9 mm
  • Weight: 16 g

• Official Steam Controller Product Page