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Steam Controller
Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
7.8
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/10
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1000
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Gaming
342games, steam, game, xbox, controllers
+80%
-20%
" ... Great for games. ... "
" ... I love this controller for everything but FPS games, but that's my preference. ... "
" ... Sadly I don't use it anymore due to my Steam games no longer loading. ... "
" ... Great with Rocket League, and many other games, esp. ... "
" ... I set up the controller and played games easily. ... "
" ... It's a nice controller. ... Not as responsive or as accurate as a mouse or trackball for gaming in my opinion but it really is a nice controller. ... "
" ... (I used to recommend waiting for a sale, but now that I've used it for multiple games, I no longer feel like a sale is needed to justify buying it.) ... "
" ... I like it, for most games at least. ... I play a lot of old school genesis and snes games and its great. ... Its great for any game that needs a mouse like rollercoaster tycoon or the sims. ... If they somehow were able to fit a second joystick on there this would be the perfect gaming controller. ... "
Comfort
135feels, hands, pads, awkward, buttons
+64%
-36%
" ... Great controller in terms of customization, a smidgen too big for my hands (female). ... "
" ... I think it's just what you wind up being comfortable with. ... "
" ... The construction feels light, but the stick is quality, the pads are low wear and the right pad simulates the feel of using a second stick. ... "
" ... I like the feel, weight, and design of the controller, but it's just more frustrating than fun right now given the limited reliability of connection and compatibility. ... "
" ... Haptic feedback feels natural ... "
" ... Great controller, feels flimsy but no problems dropping it so far. ... "
" ... Best controller I've ever used, hands-down. ... "
" ... Works nice, Feels odd in the hands, not sure if it's really comfortable, or really uncomfortable, it's that odd. ... "
Controls
103controller, joystick, steam, haptic, paddle
+45%
-55%
" ... I got it early June and it already has a button sticking. ... "
" ... Difficult to control or get use to. ... "
" ... The controller is unique but the placement ybax buttons makes ones hand ache and it takes a while to get used to. ... "
" ... Very uncomfortable the controller must be designed for people with huge hands very touchy with the smooth button ... "
" ... Problem is the incredibly stupid layout. ... This *thing* is just some track pads, buttons, and A joystick strapped to a fat slab with some "handles." ... "
" ... It's also a hassle to modify the controls for the controller. ... "
" ... It was ridiculously hard to control game cameras with the right touchpad. ... "
" ... Only problem is that while playing racing games the trigger button is placed too down and pressing it for a long time makes your finger stay in awkward position which eventually leads to pain and discomfort. ... Also the normal buttons are too small because of the track pads. ... "
Mouse
70controller, keyboard and mouse, mouse and keyboard, games, pad
+81%
-19%
" ... Not as responsive or as accurate as a mouse or trackball for gaming in my opinion but it really is a nice controller. ... "
" ... Takes a bot to get used to, but for someone like me who has issues with keyboard/mouse for playing games, it's amazing. ... "
" ... The combination of mouse touchpad with gyro makes it surprisingly great even for games that don't seem controller friendly. ... "
" ... I'm on the keyboard and mouse mostly and was really holding back on getting this. ... "
" ... I have a viable set-up with a keyboard and mouse, but the controller is a nice change to keep things interesting and it actually works better for some games. ... It's too close to the "Y' button so in intense moments I end up touching the bottom of the right mouse pad and screwing myself. ... "
" ... works like a mouse and controller together. ... "
" ... I bought this for him & he loved it so much, he uses it All the time & it also works as a mouse on the computer. ... "
" ... The "high precision mode" treats the right trackpad as a mouse instead of a stick. ... As far as the game knows, you're using the WASD/mouse combo. ... "
Keyboard
58mouse, controller, keyboard and mouse, games, mouse and keyboard
+79%
-21%
" ... this is a must have if you are planning to buy several games on Steam, lots better than play with the keyboard ... "
" ... Takes a bot to get used to, but for someone like me who has issues with keyboard/mouse for playing games, it's amazing. ... "
" ... I'm on the keyboard and mouse mostly and was really holding back on getting this. ... "
" ... I have a viable set-up with a keyboard and mouse, but the controller is a nice change to keep things interesting and it actually works better for some games. ... It's too close to the "Y' button so in intense moments I end up touching the bottom of the right mouse pad and screwing myself. ... "
" ... A completely necessary item for Steam users who despise keyboards. ... "
" ... I personally like to use it as a wireless keyboard/mouse for just browsing the internet. ... "
" ... I just wish they had a physical keyboard attachment like xbox had for 360 ... "
" ... However, this controller is perfect for many, many different types of games (especially indie and niche), and even though I game mostly with a keyboard and mouse I will still highly recommend this device to anyone who calls themselves a gamer. ... "
Build Quality
49cheap, controller, get used, feels nice, feels cheap
+61%
-39%
" ... Need to get another one and try the protection plan this time around . ... "
" ... The construction feels light, but the stick is quality, the pads are low wear and the right pad simulates the feel of using a second stick. ... "
" ... Very well made and solid. ... "
" ... Great controller, feels flimsy but no problems dropping it so far. ... "
" ... The build quality is excellent. ... "
" ... I don't know where to start with this finely engineered piece of electronics. ... "
" ... still trying to get used to it, looks and feels great. ... "
" ... Feels cheap but its price is competitive ... "
Ease of Use
48learning curve, steam, intuitive, get used, easy
+73%
-27%
" ... Using the gyros to fine aim and making multi activated buttons is a snap with the steam interface. ... "
" ... I don't like controllers but this is easy and fun to use. ... It works easy with really no hassle. ... "
" ... In the Steam overlay, you can select other user's set up for you game, taking a lot of the guess work out of it too! ... "
" ... Love it very useful it's a little touchy at first but when u go into your steam an setting an do all the configuration to it an the games u want to play it works very smoooooooth. ... "
" ... It's very easy to play cs go with it. ... "
" ... Takes a bit of a learning curve to customize it to your needs, but once you do, it works extremely well. ... "
" ... Took a little fiddling to get all the settings the way I want, but very intuitive set up and comes with LOADS of different button options. ... "
" ... easy to use . ... "
Device Compatibility
46pc, mac, steam, connect, dongle
+59%
-41%
" ... a great controller all around, i now own 3 and my wife owns one, i use one dongle for all of mine even thou i now have 3 dongles. ... "
" ... It is easier to have this than to try to connect the other controllers all the time ... "
" ... I dare say the haptic feedback is actually better than the "taptic engine" found in many Apple devices. ... "
" ... As a controller that works well on the couch, I recommend purchasing it with a steam link if your PC is not already connected to a tv. ... "
" ... I had wanted to turn up my mouse sensitivity on the configuration app, but for me the acceleration is what makes the difference. ... "
" ... Could have better Mac suuport, but whatever. ... "
" ... What it proves to be useful for is navigating my PC from far away. ... "
" ... I use this to control my home media PC and it's great. ... "
Design
44design, feels, get used, cheap, weird
+66%
-34%
" ... I especially like the battery compartment design. ... "
" ... Very well made and solid. ... "
" ... The craftsmanship is very good on this controller overall. ... "
" ... It looks strange, but those two touchpads are incredibly well designed, and the haptic feedback is amazing. ... "
" ... The build quality is excellent. ... The feel is great. ... "
" ... I don't know where to start with this finely engineered piece of electronics. ... "
" ... still trying to get used to it, looks and feels great. ... "
" ... I do think its controller design looks and feels good heck, a lot of people hating it were mostly fanboys and trolls apart from those just jumping on the bandwagon hating it's somewhat ergonomic design. ... "
Product Reliability
40controller, last, xbox, ago, weeks
+35%
-65%
" ... (Hopefully that is a temporary issue) ... "
" ... I've tried to pair it multiple times with new batteries and it flashes then dies. ... "
" ... But after only 1 month it went out on me. ... "
" ... Also, I had 2 design problems. ... "
" ... And then it will stop working because it is garbage. ... "
" ... It F*ing broke after a couple of months. ... "
" ... the right back button stops working. ... "
" ... It was baffling to use on any game for the first few days. ... "
Battery Life
31battery life, aa batteries, battery, rechargeable, controller
+77%
-23%
" ... It's very responsive and has great battery life. ... "
" ... I ran it on batteries primarily. ... Only fresh batteries from Duracell and Energizer. ... "
" ... I especially like the battery compartment design. ... "
" ... I don't particularly like that it runs on AA batteries, or how plasticy it feels, but it works well and I've found myself using it more and more. ... "
" ... These things are hardy and the AA batteries hold charge for a LONG time. ... "
" ... Included premium AA batteries. ... "
" ... The battery life lasts months (I've actually had this for over a year and still haven't changed the batteries). ... "
" ... Good battery life, good range, feedback feels good. ... "
Apps
28download, controller, games, configuration, community
+75%
-25%
" ... In the Steam overlay, you can select other user's set up for you game, taking a lot of the guess work out of it too! ... "
" ... But as I've gotten used to it, and now often stream my steam games to my Samsung Galaxy tablet, I wouldn't want to go back to a 360 controller. ... "
" ... It takes getting used to, but works great in those applications. ... "
" ... You can try all the community built templates, but for me, I prefer to start with Valve's Template and change that to what I feel works best for ME. ... "
" ... Google it if you need help setting it up. ... You can also set your own controller settings depending on the game or main OS and it remembers automatically. ... "
" ... Luckily steam has community presets so you can just program it with those and it should be fine. ... "
" ... Here's the kind of guy I am: a tech-geek who loves to tinker with software. ... This will make it act like the virtual joysticks in iOS and Android games (swipe joysticks, like in Wayward Souls for example). ... "
" ... Very in-depth configuration on a per-app basis through the Steam client. ... As far as I am aware you must use the Steam client to make it worth using in most applications. ... (This may change, since there are people working on third party apps to allow it to be used effectively without Valve's client) ... "
Software Platform
26software, controller, configuration, download, os
+54%
-46%
" ... But as I've gotten used to it, and now often stream my steam games to my Samsung Galaxy tablet, I wouldn't want to go back to a 360 controller. ... "
" ... The flexibility of the software is incredible as well - I can even set up the pads as virtual trackballs, which actually makes it a better trackpad than the trackpad on my laptop. ... "
" ... Amazing configuration and its a controller that gets updates! ... "
" ... Google it if you need help setting it up. ... You can also set your own controller settings depending on the game or main OS and it remembers automatically. ... "
" ... Very in-depth configuration on a per-app basis through the Steam client. ... "
" ... Should you not like something you can customize whichever configuration however you like. ... "
" ... As a Linux only guy and a Steam user, this is really great for my use. ... "
" ... Works flawlessly under linux. ... "
Price
23sale, worth, money, 50, worth the money
+87%
-13%
" ... The price was decent as well, I got it on sale. ... "
" ... But overall, bang for the buck. ... "
" ... After their last sale, especially, I have a lot to get through. ... "
" ... Well worth the money if you can catch it on sale. ... "
" ... I've recently purchased a lot of stuff upgrading my pc and this is easily the best 35 bucks I've spent so far. ... "
" ... Given that, I'm satisfied with the overall quality for the price. ... "
" ... Decent value for what it can do. ... "
" ... It was worth every penny. ... "
Setup
22easy, controller, set, configure, play
+86%
-14%
" ... Set up was fine and worked as it should, for what it's worth. ... "
" ... However, it is a dream controller once set up. ... "
" ... I would also like to add my thanks to the Amazon team, there were some initial hiccups with my order, they were fantastic and sorted the problem quickly and efficiently ... "
" ... Massively configure-able and very comfortable. ... "
" ... First I would like to talk about plug'n'play. ... "
" ... The control is very well build, easy to install and use, and very responsive. ... "
" ... I love the easy setup. ... "
" ... Easy installation and works perfectly for us to play games on the laptop and use our giant TV screen instead ... "
Marketplace
22thank, product, described, works as expected, advertised
+82%
-18%
" ... Everything as described. ... "
" ... Purchased a second hand controller from an Amazon seller. ... "
" ... Thank you Steam and Amazon? ... "
" ... I had looked forward to getting one for a long time, and when I finally did, I eagerly set it up with Big Picture to play some games from the couch. ... "
" ... item as described ... "
" ... Works as expected. ... "
" ... Just as described ! ... "
" ... Works as expected! ... "
For Kids
18loves, kids, christmas, last, kid
+100%
" ... Son wanted this for Christmas and he was happy with it, thank you. ... "
" ... They are also pretty tough, my kids aren't gentle, batteries last a good while, mine leave the controllers on for long periods of time. ... "
" ... Our granddaughter plays Minecraft and requested this for Christmas last year. ... "
" ... Made this purchase for my kid . ... "
" ... My son uses it. ... "
" ... So much fun for adults and kids!! ... "
" ... the kids have fun with this. ... "
" ... My son loved it. ... "
Features
17options, steam, controller, big picture mode, mode
+76%
-24%
" ... I wish all controllers had the underhand paddles, a very clever was to add features. ... "
" ... It worked very well to play Hyper Light Drifter. ... "
" ... The controller also comes with a lot of other nifty features. ... "
" ... Superb feature there. ... "
" ... This seems to be a good quality controller from a quality company, and has nice features. ... "
" ... It does require Steam to be running in the background, but Big Picture mode is optional. ... "
" ... : With all of the advanced options, it will take some time and a lot of tweaking to find what you like. ... "
" ... Lots of customization options, great for finicky nerds ... "
Delivery
15arrived, shipped, product, excellent, described
+87%
-13%
" ... It was also delivered early as well. ... "
" ... It shipped quickly and I was able to configure it on steam in no time. ... "
" ... Just as ordered excellent ... "
" ... Item arrived as described. ... "
" ... Nice packaging , shipping time was very good for international shipping. ... "
" ... Received package in a timely manner. ... "
" ... Works great out of the box. ... "
" ... Product came quick and as described. ... "
Touch Sensitivity
15pad, right, used, touchpad, feature
+53%
-47%
" ... I like the touch pad, but it does take some time to get comfortable with it. ... "
" ... Touch Click=melee ... "
" ... Imagine a touch pad like on a laptop but it's on a controller. ... "
" ... Tho I can not adjust to use the touch pad, but all good for me. ... "
" ... Very nice, love the touch control its impressive. ... "
" ... The touch pads are ingenious! ... "
" ... The touch pad is very sensitive and takes some getting used to. ... "
" ... The touch part definitely, definitely takes a lot of getting used to . ... "
Product As Described
14works as expected, advertised, works, product, expected
+93%
-7%
" ... Everything as described. ... "
" ... I had looked forward to getting one for a long time, and when I finally did, I eagerly set it up with Big Picture to play some games from the couch. ... "
" ... item as described ... "
" ... Works as expected. ... "
" ... Just as described ! ... "
" ... Works as expected! ... "
" ... Performing as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised! ... "
Ports
14controller, micro usb cable, wireless, dongle, aa batteries
+50%
-50%
" ... The biggest issue I'm having is the micro usb port. ... "
" ... It is a must for the cancer that is console ports, and unlike the 360 controller it is mappable. ... "
" ... You get to plug this into your TV & Network (or use Wifi). ... "
" ... There was no USB dongle in my package ... "
" ... On the downside, I don't understand why it needs a USB adapter to connect Wireless. ... In short, the USB stick is redundant when there's already wireless technology built in. ... "
" ... Did not come with the USB receiver. ... "
Remote
11control, controller, something, games, couch
+73%
-27%
" ... It's a very responsive remote however and comfortable. ... "
" ... If you run a home media center off of a computer, this is pretty much the ideal remote control for a PC desktop and all of your streaming services, iTunes, games, browsing etc. ... "
" ... Best remote to play with steam games. ... "
" ... Overall it's a solid remote. ... "
" ... Literally every control has multiple customizing options. ... "
" ... It is used to get an enhanced degree of control over the controller. ... "
" ... I got in use as a remote for my telescope for astro imaging. ... "
Fit
11stick, holding, hold, grip, weird
+64%
-36%
" ... Fits comfortably in my hand, which is nice. ... "
" ... + Feels nice to hold. ... "
" ... It fits my large hands perfectly. ... "
" ... Very tight to no deadzone and I believe it will last. ... "
" ... With everything that is jam packed into this piece of hardware, I'd say it's worth it. ... "
" ... It's also really comfortable to hold. ... "
As Gift
10gift, christmas, birthday, son, present
+100%
" ... Bought this for my Fiance's 21st Birthday. ... "
" ... Bought as a gift. ... "
" ... I have been wanting one of these for a long while, finally was able to get one as a late Christmas gift. ... "
" ... I bought this as a gift for Christmas, it was well received and is being used prodigiously. ... "
" ... Bought as a gift and have heard no complaint. ... "
" ... My son loved it. ... "
" ... Bought as a Christmas present for my son. ... "
" ... I only needed to buy this controller for my husband's Christmas present and he is very happy with the controller. ... "
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