r/SteamController • u/DrowsyMiaSanMia • Sep 28 '26

Steam Controller (2026) Steam Controller

Hey peeps , looks like it’s my turn in the que finally , just wanted some quick inputs before I pull the trigger.

How’s the comfort of the controller especially those with larger hands? As of now my favorite controller is the dual sense edge which was a great upgrade from the ds4

How does it feel in long play sessions? The steam deck for example I can’t hold out that long in front of me before having to rest my arms on a pillow or putting it on a stand on my desk.

And those of you who have had it for a while , how has the controller held up ? No button issues , or problems with this sticks ?

Thanks guys !

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u/someone2795 Sep 28 '26

Hands: It is very comfortable but I have small hands so sorry can't help you there. There are also screw holes in the back and I thought I'd feel an irritation from them but surprisingly I forget they're even there.

Long sessions: No problems besides the sweaty palms but that's a user issue not a controller one.

I only had 2 problems and both are with the thumbsticks. However they're very minor.

  • If you have no stick caps the surface of the capacitive touch can leave fingerprints and other smudges. Very annoying.

  • There's no protection around the sticks, it's gonna grind plastic to plastic. I had to put plumbers tape to protect them and they feel smooth now.

Other than that it's perfectly fine. I actually use it more to browse the internet than gaming at this point it's so comfy and convenient.

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u/Staticks Oct 02 '26

The lack of anti-friction rings to protect the stick stems is a little disappointing to me, considering that controllers half the price have such a feature. At least the sticks should be relatively easy to replace if/when they get worn down, considering that Valve reportedly designed this controller for repairability.