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HID Remapper Extends Steam Controller Usability Beyond Steam
technology2 days ago

HID Remapper Extends Steam Controller Usability Beyond Steam

A May 20 update to HID Remapper adds full Steam Controller support, enabling inputs to work outside Steam on Windows and Linux and making the controller compatible with Nintendo Switch, Android devices, and Xbox Series consoles. All inputs—including trackpads, touch sensors, and accelerometer/gyro—are usable, and there are DIY converter files plus inexpensive pre-built options (as low as about $17.50), though you may need to flash firmware or assemble an enclosure.

via TechPowerUp|
#cross-platform#gaming-hardware#hid-remapper
Exposed charger pins nearly sparked a fire on Steam Controller
technology4 days ago

Exposed charger pins nearly sparked a fire on Steam Controller

A Steam Controller owner reported that the puck’s exposed metal connectors touched a metal watch band, causing sparking and nearly starting a fire. Valve warns in the manual that magnetic parts can attract metal and cause sparks, and is arranging a replacement puck for affected units. The incident highlights the hazard posed by exposed charging pins and advises keeping the puck away from metal or magnetically sensitive objects.

via Ars Technica|
#charging-puck#exposed-pins#fire-hazard
Valve Steam Controller Puck Could Shock Metal Watch Straps
technology4 days ago

Valve Steam Controller Puck Could Shock Metal Watch Straps

A Reddit post describes the exposed contacts on Valve’s Steam Controller Charging Puck remaining live and shorting with a Pixel Watch 4 wearing a third‑party strap, leaving scorch marks. Valve’s Steam Hardware team has reached out to offer a replacement puck and to inspect the charger and watch. No injuries occurred and neither device stopped working. Meanwhile, users are advised to keep the puck away from other chargers and handle it carefully while plugged in, with ongoing questions about whether the issue could have been caught before launch.

via Digital Foundry|
#charging-puck#safety#steam-controller
Steam Controller Drops Trigger a Wilhelm Scream Easter Egg
technology12 days ago

Steam Controller Drops Trigger a Wilhelm Scream Easter Egg

Reddit-disseminated secret: Valve’s Steam Controller will occasionally emit the Wilhelm Scream via its haptic motors when dropped, even if it isn’t paired to a PC. The effect is randomized and not tied to drop strength, as confirmed by a weeks-long test. It’s a surprising, charming Easter egg on the $99 device that adds a fun, audible quirk to an otherwise standard controller.

via CNET|
#easter-egg#gaming-controller#haptics
Valve's Steam Controller Delivers a Wilhelm Scream When Dropped
technology12 days ago

Valve's Steam Controller Delivers a Wilhelm Scream When Dropped

The Steam Controller has a hidden easter egg: if you drop the controller while in Steam Big Picture mode, it will emit a Wilhelm scream through its built-in haptic motors rather than your PC speakers. The trigger sequence is to enter Big Picture mode, turn the controller off, turn it on, and then drop it onto a soft surface. Valve notes the controller is robust but advises against repeated drops to avoid potential damage.

via Digital Foundry|
#easter-egg#haptics#steam-controller
Valve's Steam Controller Triggers Wilhelm Scream When Dropped in Big Picture Mode
technology13 days ago

Valve's Steam Controller Triggers Wilhelm Scream When Dropped in Big Picture Mode

Valve's new Steam Controller reportedly emits the Wilhelm scream when dropped from a height while in Big Picture mode, an Easter egg that appears to reliably trigger from about three feet onto a floor or couch. The find comes as early stock sold out and Valve said more would be available soon. The piece also notes the controller is an improved model, though its thumbstick layout may feel niche for some users.

via Eurogamer|
#big-picture-mode#easter-egg#steam-controller
Valve's Steam Controller Squeals: A Wilhelm Scream Easter Egg When Dropped
technology13 days ago

Valve's Steam Controller Squeals: A Wilhelm Scream Easter Egg When Dropped

Valve's Steam Controller 2026 hides a playful Easter Egg: if dropped from a certain height, it can emit the Wilhelm scream, a meme sound. Reported on Reddit and corroborated by Peeved Controller Gamer, the effect doesn't fire every time and seems to have a cooldown between drops. The quirk recalls early Steam Controller quirks (e.g., modded units making noise) and is presented as light hardware humor rather than a functional feature.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|
#easter-egg#hardware#steam-controller
Valve targets scalpers with Steam Machine reservation plan
gadgets15 days ago

Valve targets scalpers with Steam Machine reservation plan

Valve plans a reservation-based purchase system for the Steam Machine (likely four configurations including 512GB/2TB SSD options and Steam Frame VR variants), requiring an active Steam account with prior purchases and potentially bundling with a Steam Controller to curb botting. Launch date and price aren’t announced, and storage can be expanded via microSD.

via Gizmodo|
#gadgets#reservation-system#scalpers
Valve Rolls Out Fair-Play Reservations for Steam Controller Restock
gaming16 days ago

Valve Rolls Out Fair-Play Reservations for Steam Controller Restock

Valve has revamped the Steam Controller restock with a one-per-user reservation system and eligibility rules (one controller per user; accounts must have at least one prior purchase before April 27, 2026) to curb scalpers and bots. Reservations open May 8 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific, are processed in a transparent queue, and include a 72-hour purchase window once your reservation is secured. If you don’t complete the purchase in time, the reservation moves to the next person in line. A phased rollout will start in the U.S. and Canada before expanding to the UK, Europe and Australia, aiming for fair stock distribution and a smoother buying experience. Valve’s approach could become a blueprint for future high-demand hardware launches.

via Geeky Gadgets|
#bots#gaming#reservation-system
Valve opens reservation queue to snag Steam Controller
gadgets17 days ago

Valve opens reservation queue to snag Steam Controller

Valve has launched a reservation system for the Steam Controller after it sold out on May 4. If your Steam account is in good standing and you’ve purchased something on that account before April 27, you can reserve, which saves your place in line for future restocks. When a controller is available, you’ll receive an email to purchase and will have 72 hours to complete the purchase before it’s offered to the next person; the controller is priced at $99 on Steam.

via The Verge|
#gadgets#note-only-five-tags-allowed-adjusted-below#reservation
Valve rolls out reservation queue to ease Steam Controller shortages
technology18 days ago

Valve rolls out reservation queue to ease Steam Controller shortages

Valve has introduced a reservation system to reduce the “incredibly frustrating” stockouts of its Steam Controller. The reservation queue starts May 8 at 10am PT, saving your place in line for when stock returns. There’s no guaranteed restock date and replenishment varies by region. Limits include one controller per user, ineligibility for those who already bought a Steam Controller, and a three‑day (72-hour) window to purchase after receiving the order email. An account must be in good standing and have bought something on Steam before April 27, 2026. Reservations will be fulfilled first in the US and Canada, with the UK, Europe, and Australia following in subsequent weeks. Valve notes the controller is a solid upgrade with rechargeable power, more input options, and a refined touchpad.

via Eurogamer.net|
#reservation-system#scalpers#steam-controller
Valve rolls out reservations to outsmart Steam Controller scalpers
gaming19 days ago

Valve rolls out reservations to outsmart Steam Controller scalpers

Valve is launching a reservations queue on Friday at 1 PM ET for customers who want to buy the Steam Controller after it sold out, with reservations saving your place in line and emails sent in sale order. Once you receive an order email you’ll have 72 hours to complete the purchase, and you can buy only one controller; a Steam account must be in good standing and have made a Steam purchase before April 27, and, for now, you can’t reserve another if you’ve already bought the Steam Controller. Valve says reservations will start fulfilling next week in the US and Canada, with the UK, EU, and Australia to follow in coming weeks, in an effort to improve checkout and limit reseller activity.

via The Verge|
#gaming#reservations-queue#scalpers