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Tools
These are some common tools used to work on this device. You might not need every tool for every procedure.
Background Information
Announced on November 12, 2025, alongside the Second Generation Steam Machine and the Steam Frame, released on May 4, 2026, the Second Generation Steam Controller brings a modern and refined take on Valve’s hallmark game pad. It features two 34.5 mm square trackpads with haptic feedback and pressure-sensitive click strength similar to the Steam Deck. These work alongside two full-size magnetic (TMR) thumbsticks with capacitive touch for reliable, drift-resistant control and intuitive thumb detection.
This controller is designed for SteamPCs, Steam Deck, Steam Frame VR, and more, providing a versatile and deeply configurable controller experience.
Identification
Technical Specifications
Controls & Input
- Gamepad Controls:
- A B X Y Buttons
- D-Pad
- L & R Analog Triggers
- L & R Bumpers
- View & Menu Buttons
- Steam & QAM Buttons
- 4 x Assignable Grip Buttons
- Thumbsticks: 2 x Full-size Magnetic Thumbsticks (TMR) w/ Capacitive Touch
- Haptics: 4 x Haptic Motors
- 2 x LRA Haptic Motors in trackpads for HD Tactile Feedback
- 2 x High Output LRA Haptic Motors in grips for HD Came Haptics including rumble
- Trackpads: 2 x 34.5 mm square trackpads with haptic feedback Pressure-sensitive for configiurable click strength
- Gyro: 6-Axis IMU
- Grip Sense: 2 x Capacitive areas along back of Steam Controller handles
Connectivity
- Steam Controller Puck:
- 2.4 GHz Wireless connection w/ ~8 ms full end-to-end, 4 ms polling rate (measured at 5m)
- Up to 4 Steam Controllers per Steam Controller Puck
- Steam Controller Puck connects to PC via USB-C
- Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.2 minimum, 5.0 or higher recommended
- USB: USB-C Tethered Play
Power
- Charging:
- Steam Controller Puck charging interface
- USB-Connector
- Battery:
- 8.39 Wh Li-ion battery
- 35+ Hours of Gameplay (reduced hours when playing w/ Steam Frame)
Size & Weight
- Steam Controller:
- Height: 111 mm (4.37 in)
- Width: 159 mm (6.26 in)
- Depth: 57mm (2.24 in)
- Weight: 292 g
- Steam Controller Puck:
- Height: 28 mm
- Width: 50 mm
- Depth: 9 mm
- Weight: 16 g
