Steam Controller Review: Still Worth Ordering In 2026?

The Steam Controller has been a long time coming with many of us waiting since the original Steam Controller came out in 2015. At $100, I wanted to compare this controller to others that are in that range and help you determine if this is the next controller for you or whether it is more hype that substance. I put this controller through its paces to see how it does in competitive games, fighting games, immersive story based games, racing games and also games that do not have native controller support. With the controller being on back order for many until 2027, is it worth the wait? Chapters: Intro - 0:00 Unboxing and Initial Impressions - 0:57 Steam Controller Features - 3:12 Street Fighter 6 Gameplay Test (D-Pad) - 6:10 Destiny 2 Gameplay Test (Analog Sticks and Triggers) - 7:46 Assetto Corsa Evo Gameplay Test (Triggers) - 10:00 Playing Non-Steam Games - 11:24 Assassin's Creed Shadows Gameplay Test (Ubisoft Connect)- 12:11 Playing A Game With No Controller Support - 12:53 Total War: Three Kingdoms Gameplay Test (No Controller Support) - 13:07 Gameplay Review and Thoughts - 16:10 Steam Controller Software and Customization - 18:13 Conclusion - 23:29