Technical specifications*
Commands and inputs
ABXY Buttons
Directional cross
Left and right analog triggers
Left and right upper
triggers
Display and Menu buttons
4 assignable handle buttons
Joysticks
2 large magnetic joysticks (TMR) with capacitive tactile feedback
Haptic feedback
4 haptic motors
2 haptic motors with linear resonance actuator (LRA) in each touchpad for high-definition tactile feedback.
2 haptic motors with high-power linear resonant actuators (LRA) in the handles for high-definition in-game response (including vibrations)
Touchpads
2 square 34.5 mm touchpads with haptic feedback
Pressure sensitivity to configure the force applied to clicks
Gyroscope
6-axis IMU
Grip Sense
2 capacitive zones on the back of the Steam Controller handles
Connectivity
Steam Controller puck
2.4 GHz wireless connection
End-to-end latency of approximately 8 ms, polling rate of 4 ms (measured at a distance of 5 meters)
Up to 4 Steam Controllers per Puck
Connecting the Steam Controller puck to the PC via USB-C
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 4.2 minimum, 5.0 or higher recommended
USB
Cable connection via USB-C
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Steam Controller Puck Charging Interface
USB-C connector
Battery
8.39 Wh Li-ion battery
Over 35 hours of gameplay*
* Battery life is reduced during gaming sessions with Steam Frame tracking
Dimensions and weight
Dimensions
Steam Controller: 111mm × 159mm × 57mm
Steam Controller Puck: 50 mm × 28 mm × 9 mm
Weight
Steam Controller: 292 grams
Steam Controller Puck: 16 grams
* Some specifications are subject to change before release
