Steam is getting an official controller, but Valve isn’t making it
Steam is getting an official controller, but Valve isn’t making it
The Wireless Horipad for Steam is coming in the fall.
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It also supports Bluetooth wireless and USB-C wired connections as well as a whole bunch of custom programmability using Hori’s software.
The new controller is set to launch in Japan on October 31st in four colors (black, white, neon yellow, and violet), selling for 7,890 yen (about $50).
I tested the Horipad Pro for our Xbox controller buying guide and found it to be serviceable with fine ergonomics and a great D-pad — though it was somewhat outclassed by other options that run cheaper.
Hori’s decision to start sales in its home country makes sense, but it may also speak to the rise of PC gaming in Japan, with handhelds being such a popular choice there that Valve spun up a partnership with an entirely different company for Steam Deck distribution (including in-store availability).
In general, gamepad usage in Steam is on the rise — as Valve’s just-released statistics show.
Perhaps this is setting the table for a wide swath of licensed Steam controllers from a variety of manufacturers like we see on Xbox consoles — with more wireless options, I hope.
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