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Your favourite (offbrand) controller
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this post was submitted on 22 Oct 2023
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I have 2 - one from when they first came out, and a backup I got when I first heard of the discontinuation.
Still my favorite controller of all time. If you like the Steam Deck's track pads, then the Steam Controller is a godsend.
If you're wondering if they're worth $100+, I'd say absolutely - but I'm obviously biased as I like them so much.
They were $5 each when discontinued -- I bought 2 more then (which iirc was the limit per person). That said, I'm frankly never reselling mine. It took me 20 years to find a controller that let me play strategy from the couch comfortably, and I need to maintain at least one working one indefinitely (until there's another good option).
So, I totally get why they're pricey now. Is it worth it? There's literally no alternative, so in that sense, I guess yes.
I absolutely love the steam deck track pads and gyro. Its good to know that people out there don't think 100+ is out of bounds for value, but it might still be a little out of my price range for what I'm willing to spend on a peripheral.