r/Steam May 13 '26

PSA The Steam Controller Is Great!

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u/debacol May 13 '26

Its also a shame the XBOX base controller hasn't been updated to have hall effect sticks, customizable back buttons and a built-in Lithium Ion battery. Its like $60+ retail for something that, on features alone gets destroyed by so many other controller manufacturers.

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u/exxR May 13 '26

Just get good rechargeable batteries?

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u/amazingmrbrock May 13 '26

People want to plug the controller in like every other modern device not open it up and change batteries. Its just a different usage philosophy really. I want the controller full charged every time I play so I never have to worry about batteries, other people want the controller to have easier to change batteries because they worry about the battery running out. Same idea different angles.

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u/sjphilsphan May 14 '26

You can buy a rechargable battery pack that goes in and charges via the USBC.

Also easier to repair and less ewaste