Steam Controller
What it is, what usually breaks and what pairs well with it on the couch.
Overview
What is the Steam Controller?
Valve’s controller is made for playing at a distance: dual trackpads, gyro aiming and per-game layouts. It pairs over its own wireless dongle or Bluetooth, and it works with any SteamOS machine.
It is sold directly by Valve on the Steam store, which lists the current price in your region.
| Connection | Own wireless dongle or Bluetooth |
|---|---|
| Controls | Dual trackpads, gyro aiming, per-game layouts |
| Works with | Any SteamOS machine |
| Buy it | On Valve’s Steam store |
Repair
Common Steam Controller repairs
Replacement parts for the most common faults.
Stick or trackpad driftReplacement modules and pads
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Will not connectDongle and antenna parts
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Worn grips or buttonsShell and button sets
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Repair toolkitDrivers, bits, opening tools and picks. Wrong tools are how repairs turn into damage.
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Accessories
Accessories for the couch
USB extension for the dongleMoves the receiver out from behind the TV for a steadier connection
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Charging dockKeeps the controller topped up next to the TV
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Second controllerAny Bluetooth controller works with SteamOS for a second player
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Carry caseFor taking it to someone else’s TV
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Need something to plug it into?
A SteamOS machine under the TV, built or bought.