The new Steam Controller is an impressive bit of equipment—and if you're itching to get your hands on one, there isn't too long left to wait. According to Valve, the dual-trackpad-equipped beastie will be available to stick in your cart on the Steam store from Monday, May 4.
Pricing varies by region, with the mega-pad coming in at $99 in the US, €99 in the EU, and £85 in the UK. Aussie buyers will pay AUD 149, whereas Polish Steam-enjoyers will pay PLN 419.
Valve says these pricing differences are down to distribution costs, import duties/tariffs, and marketing conditions, which is pretty much a summary of many of the challenges facing the entire tech industry right now.
Still, the price tag is slightly less than I was expecting, especially when you take into account the uniqueness of Valve's design. The Steam Controller is a sizable beast with two large, haptic-enabled trackpads and twin TMR sticks, alongside a more...
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