The topic The Steam Controller price tag has allegedly been leaked, and it’s not great is currently the subject of lively discussion — readers and analysts are keeping a close eye on developments.
This is taking place in a dynamic environment: companies’ decisions and competitors’ reactions can quickly change the picture.
In recent months, Valve has been working on three hardware releases: the Steam Machine, the Steam Frame, and the Steam Controller, but things haven’t been going well for their release. We know they exist, and Valve itself has confirmed they exist, but due to rising RAM and storage prices, the company has been forced to delay the release date, as it seems to want to release all three at the same time.
This means we don’t know when the new range of Valve hardware will be released, nor how much it will cost. However, if a recent leak is to be believed, we just got a sneak peek at the Steam Controller’s price. And if you’re expecting a price tag that’s more in line with console pricing, I’m afraid to say you’re thinking too low.
The following news report is based on a leak. No matter how reputable or believable a leak seems, the information is not confirmed. People can, will, and have faked leaks before. Always regard them with skepticism.
As reported by Vice, the Steam Controller price reportedly leaked online after a reviewer accidentally published their findings on YouTube ahead of the embargo. The video was taken down again very quickly, but someone managed to record the entire review and posted it online for everyone to see.
The video claims the controller will sell for an eye-watering $99, which is quite a bit more than the ~$65 people are paying for an Xbox Series X/S controller. If the leak is true, it’s setting a worrying precedent for the other two products Valve is planning to release; given how people were hoping for a sub-$1,000 Steam Machine, seeing the controller at this price level is quite worrying.
Again, it’s worth noting that the only source we have for this price tag is someone claiming they recorded a video of a preemptively released video. There’s every chance the leak isn’t true, so don’t invest too deeply in that $99 price