Just in time for the release of the first official Steam Machine, Valve's Steam Controller and streaming device, Steam Link, will be available this fall.
If you want to grab one as early as possible, however, you'll have to preorder them. A limited number of Steam Controllers and Steam Links will be sent out on Oct. 16 for customers who preorder. Everybody else who wants to get their hands on Valve's new tech will have to wait until November.
Valve's Steam Controller features dual trackpads, HD haptics, gyroscope and accelerometer sensors and an estimated 80-hour battery life. The controller will retail for $49.99. Below is a full rundown of the specs, taken from the controller's product page:
Dual trackpads
HD haptics
Analog stick
Dual-stage triggers, each with 10° of travel, a magnetic flux sensor, and a tactile switch
Gyroscope and accelerometer sensors enabling tilt-to-steer racing wheel functionality and other motion-controlled input
Configurable controls
Local multiplayer capability, as supported by games
Wired or wireless (dual mode)
USB 2.0 via Micro USB port (cable not included)
Estimated 5 meters of wireless communications range. Actual results may vary.
Provides up to 80 hours of standard game play using the included AA batteries during preliminary testing.
A new trailer for the product gives a good idea of how using Valve's unique controller for various types of games will work. Check it out below.
Steam Link allows gamers to stream games from their PC to a nearby television. Taken straight from the Steam Link product page, it features:
1080p resolution at 60 FPS
Wired 100 Mbit/s Fast Ethernet and Wireless 802.11ac 2x2 (MIMO) networking abilities
3 USB 2.0 ports
Internal Wireless Steam Controller pairing capability
Bluetooth 4.0
HDMI out
Supports Steam Controller (sold separately,) Xbox One or 360 Wired Controller, Xbox 360 Wireless Controller for Windows, Logitech Wireless Gamepad F710, or keyboard and mouse
Steam Link will also retail for $49.99. The controller and Steam Link can be bought together in a bundle for $99.98 via the Steam Store.
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