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General

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Series

Vader1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026The store menu lists Vader 5S for XBOX next to the Vader 5 Pro for PC.

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Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

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101111Owner's manualsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/steamworks_docs/english/steam_controller_2026_manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026English regulatory section identifies Gamepad model 1011. The Puck is separate model 1012 and is not a controller model number.

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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12 November 20255Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steam_Controller_(2026)Read 28 September 2026Announced November 12, 2025 with Steam Machine and Steam Frame

Status

Available1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026In stock, ready to ship on the Flydigi US store.

Available2Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/api/packagedetailsRead 28 September 2026

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$59.999Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/flydigi-vader-5s-controllerRead 14 October 2026Review dated 2026-03-24 lists MSRP $59.99. The Flydigi US store sells it at the same price. US price excluding tax.10Retailer pagegadgethyper.com/blogs/news/flydigi-vader-5s-wired-xbox-controller-official-xbox-licensed-gadgethyperRead 14 October 2026Launch post dated 2026-02-06 says the Vader 5S is priced at $59.99. US price excluding tax.

$993Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/steam-controller-reviewRead 28 September 20268Press releasegamingonlinux.com/2026/04/the-new-steam-controller-releases-may-4thRead 30 September 2026Valve April 27, 2026 launch press release reproduced and reported here. US USD 99 excluding sales tax. This is launch evidence, not a later package-price API.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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€998Press releasegamingonlinux.com/2026/04/the-new-steam-controller-releases-may-4thRead 30 September 2026Valve April 27, 2026 launch press release reproduced and reported here. EU EUR 99 including applicable VAT. This is launch evidence, not a later package-price API.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FXF11HQGRead 14 October 2026Color Black on the Amazon listing. The maker page names no color.

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Form factor

Gamepad1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026

Gamepad1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20269Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table and hands-on sections: four grip inputs, TMR sticks and two trackpads.

Stick layout

Offset5Measurementgamepadla.com/flydigi-vader-5s.htmlRead 14 October 2026Community spec list, verified: Joystick positioning Asymmetric.

Symmetric7Measurementgamepadla.com/steam-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Joystick positioning: Symmetric

Face button labels

Xbox5Measurementgamepadla.com/flydigi-vader-5s.htmlRead 14 October 2026Community spec list, verified: Button layout Xbox.

Xbox7Measurementgamepadla.com/steam-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Button layout: Xbox

Made by the platform holder

No1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Third-party controller with an official Xbox license.

Yes1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 2026

Compatibility

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Platforms

Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Tech specs: Platform Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC. FAQ says it is officially licensed by Xbox with full compatibility with Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Windows PC.

Windows, macOS, Linux, SteamOS, Android, iOS1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 2026Any device running Steam or the Steam Link app: Windows, Mac and Linux PCs, tablets and smart phones. Some titles do not work on macOS7Measurementgamepadla.com/steam-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Android and iOS listed as unverified community specs

Connection per platform

AFlydigi Vader 5S

Platform	Connection
Xbox Series X|S	USB (wired)
Xbox One	USB (wired)
Windows	USB (wired)

Source1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Tech specs: Connection is Wired for Xbox and Wired for PC. FAQ says the Vader 5S only supports a wired connection.

BValve Steam Controller (2026)

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Official licence

Official XBOX License1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Feature list says Official XBOX License. Stored as published.

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Input modes

XInput5Measurementgamepadla.com/flydigi-vader-5s.htmlRead 14 October 2026Tests ran in XInput mode over the cable. Windows names the device Controller (Xbox One For Windows).

Steam controller mode, XInput, Keyboard and mouse7Measurementgamepadla.com/steam-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Test setup table separately names Steam mode and XInput mode. XInput is supplied through Steam software translation and does not imply a standalone Xbox-compatible firmware protocol.16Reviewgamersnexus.net/handheld-pcs-peripherals/valve-steam-controller-review-latency-benchmarks-battery-lifeRead 8 October 2026Review tests default trackpad/keyboard behaviour without Steam running. Gamepad behaviour requires Steam Input translation. Keyboard/mouse mode is not standalone Xbox compatibility.

Mode switching

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Button combo12Maker product pagehelp.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/33E8-5EDF-24E6-4CFBRead 8 October 2026Current pairing guide uses Steam+A+R1/L1 for right/left Puck slots and Steam+B+R1/L1 for right/left Bluetooth slots. USB mode uses direct cable connection. Exact button hold conditions are in the linked boot-chord table.13Maker product pagehelp.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/345E-F55E-E96C-E0CFRead 8 October 2026Complete current table records power-state and hold-duration conditions for Puck and Bluetooth slot selection, Bluetooth pairing, and backpack mode.

Native Steam Input supportiOfficial Steam Input integration that exposes controller-specific inputs. This does not mean a game uses the Steam Input API or that the controller has only one input protocol.

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Yes1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 2026

Wakes the supported consoleiWhether the controller can wake a supported console from sleep. The applicable console or Steam Machine is identified in source notes.

Yes1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Tech specs: Physical Xbox Button, one-press to wake up Xbox console.2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5S_Compressed.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 3: when the Xbox is asleep, briefly press the Xbox button to wake it.

Yes1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 2026Wakes a Steam Machine

Max phone length

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Works with phone case

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Connectivity

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Connections

USB (wired)1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026

USB (wired), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20269Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: Puck 2.4G, Bluetooth and USB-C.

Controller Bluetooth versioniBluetooth version implemented by the controller. Host device minimum requirements are not the controller’s Bluetooth version.

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Wireless receiver

None1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026FAQ: the controller only supports a wired connection and has no wireless receiver in the box list.

Included1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20269Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: Puck 2.4G.

Receiver connector

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USB-C1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 2026Steam Controller Puck connects to PC via USB-C

Wireless range (claimed)

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Paired device slots

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412Maker product pagehelp.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/33E8-5EDF-24E6-4CFBRead 8 October 2026Two Puck memories plus independent left and right Bluetooth memories. Four remembered links, not four simultaneous active connections. Current guide and boot-chord table scope.13Maker product pagehelp.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/345E-F55E-E96C-E0CFRead 8 October 2026Table separately names left/right Puck bonding information and left/right Bluetooth pairing information. Read with the troubleshooting guide statement that Bluetooth pairing is independent of Puck pairing.

Wired connector

USB-C2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5S_Compressed.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 3: connect the Type-C end of the cable to the Type-C port on the top of the controller.

USB-C1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20269Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: USB-C.

USB

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Detachable cable

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5S_Compressed.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 3: separate cable with a Type-C end for the controller and a Type-A end for the Xbox or PC.

Yes3Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/steam-controller-reviewRead 28 September 2026

Cable length

3m1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Box list: 1 x 3-meter cable.

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Cable type

Braided USB-C to USB-A2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5S_Compressed.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 3 gives USB Type-A to Type-C. Braided comes from the Windows Central review and the maker photo.

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Claimed polling rate by connectioniMaker-claimed report rate for the stated connection and platform. Tournament modes or protocol requirements go in source notes. This is not input latency or a reviewer measurement.

AFlydigi Vader 5S

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BValve Steam Controller (2026)

Connection	Polling rate (Hz)
2.4 GHz	250

Source1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 2026Published as '~8ms full end-to-end, 4ms polling rate (measured at 5m)' over the Puck9Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: 250 Hz.

Polling rate wired

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Polling rate wireless

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250Hz=CalculatedFrom Claimed polling rate by connection

Polling rate Bluetooth

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Sticks

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Stick sensor

Hall effect1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Tech specs: FORCEFLEX Hall Effect joysticks. A CGMagazine review calls the sticks TMR. The maker states Hall Effect, so Hall Effect is stored.

TMR1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20269Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: TMR sticks.

Stick module nameiPublished module part number or maker-branded stick mechanism. A brand name does not establish the component manufacturer.

FORCEFLEX1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026FORCEFLEX is Flydigi's patented stick structure. A brand name does not name the component maker.

K-Silver JS134Reviewgamersnexus.net/handheld-pcs-peripherals/valve-steam-controller-review-latency-benchmarks-battery-lifeRead 28 September 2026K-Silver TMR sticks from the JS13 family, customised with Valve

Stick resolution (claimed)

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Default dead zone (claimed)

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Adjustable dead zoneiTrue when the stick dead zone can be changed on the controller or in an app. A switch between the default and a zero dead zone counts.

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5S_Compressed.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 2: Space Station Stick Adjustment sets the center dead zone and sensitivity curves.

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Adjustable response curve

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5S_Compressed.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 2: Space Station Stick Adjustment sets the sensitivity curves.

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Adjustable stick tension

Yes1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Tension rings with a 40 gf to 100 gf adjustment range.

No7Measurementgamepadla.com/steam-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Tension levels

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Stick throw

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Stick gate

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Stick click (L3/R3)

Yes3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FXF11HQGRead 14 October 2026The listing's mapping note gives the example of mapping L3 or R3 to the C button, so the stick clicks exist as inputs. The maker names no stick-click spec.

Yes5Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steam_Controller_(2026)Read 28 September 20262 x clickable analog sticks (L3, R3)

Swappable stick tops

Yes6Reviewhlplanet.com/flydigi-vader-5s-reviewRead 14 October 2026The review says the thumbsticks can be easily removed and replaced. CGMagazine also says the sticks can be removed with a little force. The maker does not state a stick-top option.

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Stick tops includediStick cap styles included in this configuration. Counts fitted caps as well as spare caps. Optional caps sold separately are not included.

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Replaceable stick modules

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Soldered14Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-teardown-simple-to-open-easy-to-fixRead 8 October 2026Exact 2026 teardown states that TMR stick mechanisms are soldered to the mainboard. Replacing the mechanism requires soldering or replacing the board. Steam Deck modular sticks are not inherited.

Stick calibration

On the device2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5S_Compressed.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 6: hold View, Menu and D-pad up for 3 seconds, rotate the stick fully and press the triggers twice. The controller also auto-calibrates at start-up.

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Triggers

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Trigger sensoriDigital is on or off. Analog is for analog triggers whose sensor no source names.

Hall effect1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Tech specs: FORCESWITCH dual mode triggers with Hall Effect analog and micro switch modes. The Hall Effect analog mode is stored as the sensor.

Hall effect4Reviewgamersnexus.net/handheld-pcs-peripherals/valve-steam-controller-review-latency-benchmarks-battery-lifeRead 28 September 2026Hall effect triggers

Trigger resolution

8bits1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Published as 256-level Hall Effect triggers. 256 levels is exactly 8 bits.

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Trigger travel

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Trigger stops

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No3Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/steam-controller-reviewRead 28 September 2026No trigger locks7Measurementgamepadla.com/steam-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Trigger stop positions

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Trigger stop type

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Shortest trigger travel

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Adjustable trigger dead zone

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Hair trigger mode

Yes1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026A physical switch changes between a clicky micro-switch mode and full-range Hall analog mode. Flydigi says this is not just a trigger lock. Windows Central and CGMagazine call the micro-switch mode trigger locks or stops, so trigger_stops is left out.

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Adaptive triggers

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Buttons

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Face button switches

Micro switch1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Tech specs: Mechanical Micro Switch ABXY. FAQ says all ABXY buttons use mechanical micro-switches. The C and Z buttons are not covered. HLPlanet says they are membrane.

Membrane7Measurementgamepadla.com/steam-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Face button switch nameiPublished switch or mechanism name. May be the maker’s branded design rather than a component part number.

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Swappable face buttons

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Bumper switches

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D-pad

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D-pad switches

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Membrane7Measurementgamepadla.com/steam-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Rear grip buttons or paddlesiMaximum number of additional rear grip inputs the controller supports. Excludes standard shoulder buttons and triggers (L1/R1/L2/R2 or LB/RB/LT/RT), extra shoulder buttons and front buttons. Removable paddles are counted when fitted. Check the box contents for included paddles.

21Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Tech specs: Extra Buttons 6 (back buttons x2, extra bumpers x2, Flydigi exclusive C+Z face buttons).2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5S_Compressed.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 5 rear diagram labels M1 and M2 on the back and LM and RM at the top rear. C and Z are on the front.

41Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20264x assignable grip buttons9Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: four grip inputs.

Rear grip input typeiPhysical form of the additional rear grip inputs. Swappable means the same slots accept alternative button and lever or paddle shapes.

Paddles8Reviewwindowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/flydigi-vader-5s-wired-xbox-controller-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review text: the paddles on the back retain good positioning. The reverse has two extra buttons. Gamepadla also lists Paddles 2.

Buttons1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20269Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: four grip inputs.

Removable rear paddlesiWhether rear paddles or lever-shaped back buttons can be removed by the user. This does not count the standard shoulder buttons or triggers.

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Additional shoulder buttonsiAdditional physical shoulder or bumper buttons. Excludes standard L1/R1/L2/R2 or LB/RB/LT/RT controls and rear grip inputs.

21Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Tech specs list two extra bumpers. The manual names them LM and RM.

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Additional remappable buttonsiCounts additional remappable controls across the rear, shoulders and front. Excludes normal face buttons, D-pad directions, stick clicks, standard shoulders and triggers, and system or profile buttons. Optional removable paddles count when fitted.

61Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Tech specs: Extra Buttons 6. FAQ says 6 extra buttons can be remapped. The manual names M1, M2, LM, RM, C and Z.

41Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 2026Tech Specs control list has four assignable rear grip buttons. Standard ABXY, D-pad, stick clicks, L/R bumpers and triggers, Steam and QAM controls are excluded.9Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: four grip inputs.

On-controller remappingiAt least one configurable gameplay button can be remapped using controller controls without a companion app. Does not imply that every button is remappable without software.

Yes1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Feature list: on-the-fly customization via the FN button and Space Station. Tech specs list quick remapping as a shortcut function.2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5S_Compressed.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 4: hold the FN button plus C, Z, M1, M2, LM or RM for 1.5 seconds, then press the button to map. Only single-button mapping is covered by the maker.

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Custom onboard profilesiNumber of additional named or custom profiles stored on the controller, beyond any separate default bank identified by the maker. Excludes app-only profiles. Does not assume the default bank is immutable.

41Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Feature list says 6 Remappable Buttons + 4 Profiles. FAQ asks what the 4 custom profiles are for. The manual names the first slot Default Profile and the others Profile 2 to 4. The maker count of 4 is stored.2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5S_Compressed.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 4: FN plus A is Default Profile, B is Profile 2, X is Profile 3 and Y is Profile 4.

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Profile switch controliA dedicated button, or a dedicated function button used in a combination, that switches saved controller profiles.

Yes1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Tech specs list quick profile switching. The manual gives the FN button plus ABXY.2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5S_Compressed.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 4: hold the FN button plus A, B, X or Y for 1 second to switch the onboard profile.

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Turbo

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Macros

No3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FXF11HQGRead 14 October 2026Listing note: due to Xbox limitations the customizable buttons only support single-key mapping, and macro mapping such as A+B to one button is not supported. The maker FAQ on its own page mentions assigning macros in Space Station, which conflicts. The Amazon note is stored because it is specific to this model.

Yes7Measurementgamepadla.com/steam-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Share or capture button

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5S_Compressed.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 5 appearance diagram labels a Share Button.

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Feedback

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RumbleiFeedback features as published. Trigger rumble means dedicated trigger-vibration feedback, separate from motor-driven adaptive trigger resistance. HD haptics follows the maker’s stated high-definition feedback feature.

Rumble, Trigger rumble (impulse triggers)1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Tech specs: 4-motor triggers and grips vibration. The split between grip and trigger motors is not published for this model, so motor counts are left out.

HD haptics1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20269Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table and hands-on sections: four haptic motors split two grips and two pads.

Rumble motor type

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LRA1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 2026

Rumble motors in grips

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21Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20262x high output LRA motors in grips. 2 more LRA motors sit in the trackpads9Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Four haptic motors split two grips and two pads. Only the two grip motors are counted here.

Trigger rumble motors

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07Measurementgamepadla.com/steam-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Trigger vibration: No

Adjustable rumble

Yes1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026FAQ: vibration intensity has 11 levels (0 to 10), adjusted on the fly or in Space Station. The manual states 6 levels total for each shortcut. Only the adjustable fact is stored.2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5S_Compressed.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 4: FN plus right stick up or down sets grip vibration and FN plus left stick sets trigger vibration, 6 levels total each.

Yes11Owner's manualsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/steamworks_docs/english/steam_controller_2026_manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026English Vibration section states that controller vibration can be adjusted or turned off.

Motion and touch

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Gyroscope

No5Measurementgamepadla.com/flydigi-vader-5s.htmlRead 14 October 2026Community spec list, verified: Gyroscope function No. CGMagazine also says the Vader 5S omits gyro.

Yes1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20269Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: six-axis gyro.

Combined motion sensor axesiTotal gyroscope and accelerometer axes. A three-axis gyroscope plus a three-axis accelerometer is a six-axis motion sensor.

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61Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20269Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: six-axis gyro.

Gyro as mouse

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Yes6Reviewtechradar.com/computing/peripherals-accessories/valve-steam-controller-2026Read 30 September 2026Review describes gyro and trackpad Steam Input mapping for mouse-style aiming. Requires Steam Input configuration.9Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Gyro controls operate the desktop mouse.

Touchpad

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Yes1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20269Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: two trackpads.

Touchpads

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21Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20269Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: two trackpads.

Clickable touchpadiSupports a press-to-click action, including pressure-sensed haptic clicks. Does not imply a mechanically moving switch.

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Yes1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 2026Pressure-sensitive for configurable click strength (haptic click)

NFC

No5Measurementgamepadla.com/flydigi-vader-5s.htmlRead 14 October 2026Community spec list, verified: NFC support No.

No7Measurementgamepadla.com/steam-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026

IR camera

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Built-in display

No5Measurementgamepadla.com/flydigi-vader-5s.htmlRead 14 October 2026Community spec list, verified: Display No.

No7Measurementgamepadla.com/steam-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Light bar

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5S_Compressed.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 2 and page 4 call the lighting a light bar. Page 2: Space Station sets light bar effects, colors and brightness.8Reviewwindowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/flydigi-vader-5s-wired-xbox-controller-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review text: the RGB light bar across the bottom of the controller.

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RGB lighting

Yes1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Tech specs: RGB light strip with customizable lighting.

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Lighting zones

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Measured

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Measured input latencyiHardware-measured latency for the documented stock setup. Connection, input, operating system, input mode, firmware, tester and settings are recorded in source notes. Polling rate is a separate report-rate measurement. Different setups are separate rows.

AFlydigi Vader 5S

Connection	Input	Average (ms)	Min (ms)	Max (ms)	Jitter (ms)	Polling rate (Hz)	Tested on
USB (wired)	Button	3.37	1.88	5.01	0.77	500.25	Windows
USB (wired)	Stick	4.24	2.48	6.46	1.01	500.25	Windows

Source5Measurementgamepadla.com/flydigi-vader-5s.htmlRead 14 October 2026Gamepadla PRIMARY setup by John Punch on 2026-02-12 with Prometheus 82 v5.2.4.3. Windows 11 build 26200, cable, XInput, firmware 1.0.5.3. Button test 8079 and stick test 8078 at a median polling rate of 500.25 Hz. Stick latency is measured at 99 percent deflection. The same page lists tests at about 250 Hz (for example John Punch tests 8080 and 8081 with 4.52 ms button and 5.61 ms stick) and monoru tests on firmware 1.0.5.4 (3.33 ms button and 3.85 ms stick at 498.75 Hz). Only the PRIMARY setup is stored.

BValve Steam Controller (2026)

Connection	Input	Average (ms)	Min (ms)	Max (ms)	Jitter (ms)	Polling rate (Hz)	Tested on
USB (wired)	Button	6.6	3.47	12.92	1.95	256	Windows
USB (wired)	Stick	4.07	1.51	6.81	1.32	253	Windows
USB (wired)	Button	4.12	1.78	6.09	1.11	241.49	Windows
USB (wired)	Stick	5.08	1.11	9.32	3.1	241.49	Windows
2.4 GHz	Button	6.25	4.15	8.71	1.15	258.46	Windows
2.4 GHz	Stick	7.75	3.94	14.9	3.19	258.46	Windows
2.4 GHz	Button	9.14	5.87	15.33	1.77	271	Windows
2.4 GHz	Stick	7.35	4.53	10.12	1.33	272	Windows
Bluetooth	Button	9.76	5.18	16.35	2.37	129	Windows
Bluetooth	Stick	8.04	3.87	13.66	2.14	131	Windows
Bluetooth	Button	7.26	3.57	10.87	2.07	134.23	Windows
Bluetooth	Stick	10.21	3.17	16.09	4.31	134.23	Windows

Source7Measurementgamepadla.com/steam-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Prometheus 82 on Windows. Cable, Dongle (Puck) and Bluetooth, each in XInput mode (vCuda, Win 10, 2026-05-08) and Steam mode (John Punch, Win 11, 2026-06-06). Polling is the reported rate

Button latency wired (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

3.37ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

6.6ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

Button latency wireless (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

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9.14ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

Button latency Bluetooth (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

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9.76ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

Stick latency wired (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

4.24ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

5.08ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

Stick latency wireless (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

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7.75ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

Stick latency Bluetooth (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

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10.21ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

Measured stick testsiReviewer measurements for each stick under the connection, input mode, firmware and calibration settings documented in source notes. Inner dead zone reported as absent is stored as zero. Outer dead zones in mm are not converted to percent.

AFlydigi Vader 5S

Stick	Inner dead zone	Circularity error	Resolution steps	Centring error
Left	0%	0%	5,000	1.9%
Right	0%	0%	5,000	2.1%

Source5Measurementgamepadla.com/flydigi-vader-5s.htmlRead 14 October 2026Stick Tracer by John Punch on 2026-02-12 12:13, Windows 10.0.26200, cable, XInput, firmware 1.0.5.3, single unit, polling 503.373 Hz. Circle error 0.0 percent on both sticks, no inner dead zone, outer dead zone below 0.4 mm (not stored as a percent), centre error 1.9 percent left and 2.1 percent right, resolution 12.3 bit with 5,000 steps. A second test the same morning measured 2,857 and 2,500 steps with centre errors 2.5 and 2.2 percent. Settings such as auto-calibration are not stated.

BValve Steam Controller (2026)

Stick	Inner dead zone	Circularity error	Resolution steps	Centring error
Left	0%	8.2%	2,702	3.7%
Right	0%	9.1%	2,702	3.4%

Source7Measurementgamepadla.com/steam-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Stick Tracer, Steam Raw Input over cable, 2026-07-14 22:48, uncalibrated. 'No Inner Deadzone' stored as 0. 11.4 bit both sticks

Inner dead zone (measured, worst stick)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

0%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

0%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

Circularity error (measured, worst stick)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

0%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

9.1%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

Measured battery lifeiReviewer-measured runtime under the connection, activity, rumble and lighting settings stated in source notes. Missing setup cells are unknown, not disabled.

AFlydigi Vader 5S

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BValve Steam Controller (2026)

Rumble	Hours (h)
No	72.9

Source4Reviewgamersnexus.net/handheld-pcs-peripherals/valve-steam-controller-review-latency-benchmarks-battery-lifeRead 28 September 2026Sticks held deflected, Steam Input sends Enter once per second, no rumble. 6:12 PM Saturday to 7:06 PM Tuesday (72 h 54 min). Connection not stated16Reviewgamersnexus.net/handheld-pcs-peripherals/valve-steam-controller-review-latency-benchmarks-battery-lifeRead 8 October 2026Preserved existing 72.9-hour no-rumble row: sticks rubber-banded deflected, Steam Input sends Enter once each second, Saturday 18:12 to Tuesday 19:06. Reviewer warns that real gameplay is shorter with haptics. Connection, tracking, firmware and lighting conditions were not stated and remain unknown.

Full charge time (measured)iReviewer measurement from an empty battery to full. Source notes identify the power source, connection, controller operating state and test method when published. Partial charges and maker claims are excluded.

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206min17Measurementgamersnexus.net/handheld-pcs-peripherals/valve-steam-controller-review-latency-benchmarks-battery-lifeRead 8 October 2026GamersNexus 2026 controller review, Charge Speed. Direct USB charging after the controller battery was depleted in its runtime test took 3 hours 26 minutes to full, exactly 206 minutes. Steam Deck adapter rated 15 W at 5 V or 45 W at 20 V, with a power interposer to record charging power. This is the measured controller charge duration, not the adapter rating or a Puck charging result. Numerical starting percentage, controller operating state, firmware and the exact full-charge endpoint criterion are not stated.

Weight (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

263.7g(9.3 oz)6Reviewhlplanet.com/flydigi-vader-5s-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review spec table gives 263.7 g and says the Vader 5 Pro weighs 286.8 g. The scale and the test conditions are not stated. The maker publishes no weight.

259g(9.1 oz)9Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Reviewer specification table explicitly reports claimed 292 g and 259 g as measured. Sample configuration is not given, so the 33 g discrepancy remains unresolved and is not treated as a corrected maker claim.

Audio

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3.5 mm jack

Yes1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Tech specs: Audio Jack 3.5mm.2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5S_Compressed.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 5 labels a 3.5mm Audio Jack. Page 4 says the quick volume shortcuts only adjust headphone volume and need headphones connected.

No6Reviewtechradar.com/computing/peripherals-accessories/valve-steam-controller-2026Read 30 September 2026No audio jack on the controller7Measurementgamepadla.com/steam-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Jack works over

USB (wired)2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5S_Compressed.pdfRead 14 October 2026The controller only has a wired connection, so the jack works over USB wired.

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Speaker

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Microphone

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Microphone mute controliDedicated physical button or switch on the controller that mutes a built-in or connected headset microphone. Excludes a normal gameplay button assigned to mute through software.

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5S_Compressed.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 5 labels a Mute Button and a Mute Indicator Light. Page 4: short press mutes or unmutes the microphone, steady red light means muted.

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Expansion port

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Battery and charging

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Battery type

None1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Tech specs: Battery No. FAQ says there is no battery in the controller.

Built-in1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20269Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: 8.39 Wh Li-ion.

Batteries

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Batteries included

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Yes11Owner's manualsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/steamworks_docs/english/steam_controller_2026_manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product guide identifies the rechargeable lithium-ion battery contained in the controller. This is the built-in pack, not an additional spare.

Battery capacity

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2,178mAh10Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-teardown-simple-to-open-easy-to-fixRead 30 September 2026Teardown reads the Getac battery label as 2178 mAh and 8.39 Wh. This is the nominal component rating, not a measured battery capacity or a calculated estimate.

Battery energy

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8.39Wh1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20269Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: 8.39 Wh Li-ion.

Claimed battery lifeiMaker-claimed runtime. Missing connection, rumble or lighting cells mean that the maker did not state that condition. A plus sign or up-to qualifier is preserved in source notes.

AFlydigi Vader 5S

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BValve Steam Controller (2026)

Hours (h)
35

Source1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 202635+ hours of gameplay, less with Steam Frame tracking9Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: 35+ hours.

Longest claimed battery lifeiLargest numerical runtime figure in the stored maker claims. A 35+ hour claim is a lower-bound figure, not an upper limit. Up-to, approximate and plus qualifiers are preserved in source notes.

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35h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Charging connectoriConnector used for charging a rechargeable battery. On AA-powered controllers, USB charging requires a compatible rechargeable pack and does not recharge ordinary AA cells.

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USB-C1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20269Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: USB-C.

Full charge time (claimed)iMaker-claimed charging time from an empty battery to full. Charger, cable and controller power state are noted when published.

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Charging dock

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Included1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20269Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: Puck 2.4G.

Dock

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Steam Controller Puck1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20269Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: Puck 2.4G.

Play while charging

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Yes1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 2026USB-C tethered play

Battery indicator

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LED12Maker product pagehelp.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/33E8-5EDF-24E6-4CFBRead 8 October 2026LED above the Steam button indicates low battery with dim red and charging with a breathing pattern. Other colours identify the connection or update mode.

Build

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Shell material

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Grip texture

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Matte finish15Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/steam-controller-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact 2026 review, Ergonomic design: same matte finish as Steam Deck. No unreported rubber grip or polymer grade is inferred.

Swappable grips

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Swappable faceplate

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User-replaceable parts

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Battery11Owner's manualsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/steamworks_docs/english/steam_controller_2026_manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026The manual explicitly permits battery replacement using Valve instructions and an authorized replacement battery. Leaking or physically damaged batteries require qualified professional service. Other internal parts are not presented as normal user replacements.

Software

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Companion app

Flydigi Space Station For Xbox1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Tech specs: Flydigi Space Station For Xbox.

Steam1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 2026Configured through Steam Input in the Steam client12Maker product pagehelp.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/33E8-5EDF-24E6-4CFBRead 8 October 2026Current guide requires Steam running for proper controller game functionality. Non-Steam games can need manual setup or may block emulated input. macOS needs the stated Input Monitoring and Accessibility permissions.

App platforms

Windows2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5S_Compressed.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 2: download Flydigi Space Station For Xbox from the Microsoft Store. Reviewers used it on Windows. Availability on Xbox consoles is not stated, so only Windows is stored.11Retailer pageapps.microsoft.com/detail/9nb9dqg1bn6pRead 14 October 2026Microsoft Store listing for Flydigi Space Station For Xbox (Official). The page title reads Free download and install on Windows. The page body needs JavaScript and did not load, so only the title was read. No Xbox console listing was found.

Windows, macOS, Linux, SteamOS1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 2026

User firmware updates

Yes1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026FAQ: Space Station handles firmware updates.

Yes4Reviewgamersnexus.net/handheld-pcs-peripherals/valve-steam-controller-review-latency-benchmarks-battery-lifeRead 28 September 20267Measurementgamepadla.com/steam-controller.htmlRead 30 September 202612Maker product pagehelp.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/33E8-5EDF-24E6-4CFBRead 8 October 2026Public current guide: Steam Settings > Controller shows controller and Puck firmware updates. SteamOS uses Settings > System > Hardware Updates. Prelaunch beta requirement is not imposed on retail users.16Reviewgamersnexus.net/handheld-pcs-peripherals/valve-steam-controller-review-latency-benchmarks-battery-lifeRead 8 October 2026Prelaunch review used Steam beta for an update. Current official support now gives normal Steam and SteamOS update routes, so beta is not treated as a retail requirement.

Dimensions and weight

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Body dimensionsiController body dimensions, excluding packaging and dock. Width is side to side across the front face. Height is top to bottom across the front face. Depth is front-to-back thickness. Maker axes are reordered when needed without changing the published lengths.

Width154Height102Depth65mm(6.1 × 4 × 2.6 in)4Retailer pagejbhifi.com.au/products/flydigi-vader-5s-wired-gaming-controller-for-xbox-windows-blackRead 14 October 2026Specifications list Product Width 154 mm, Product Height 65 mm and Product Depth 102 mm. The axes are reordered to the front-face convention: width 154, height 102 (top to bottom of the front face) and depth 65 (thickness). The same lengths as the Vader 5 Pro. The maker publishes no dimensions. The listed 0.5 kg weight and the Amazon 450 g weight look like packed weights and are not stored.

Width159Height111Depth57mm(6.3 × 4.4 × 2.2 in)1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 2026Published as 111mm x 159mm x 57mm, read as height x width x depth

Weight (claimed)iMaker-published controller weight with its battery. Fitted sticks, paddles or other accessories and any published tolerance are stated in the source notes. Excludes packaging and dock.

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292g(10.3 oz)1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20269Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Reviewer specification table reports 292 g as the claimed weight.

Certifications

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FCC ID

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2AES4-101111Owner's manualsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/steamworks_docs/english/steam_controller_2026_manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026English regulatory section: gamepad 1011, FCC ID 2AES4-1011. Puck certification is excluded.

Other certifications

RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU and (EU) 2015/863, EN 55032:2015/A1:2020, EN 55035:2017/A11:202012Maker spec sheet (PDF)shops.flydigi.com/pages/declaration-of-conformity-euRead 14 October 2026EU declaration of conformity for model Vader 5 S, PDF vader5s_2912_260520184758_001.pdf on the maker store. It lists RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU and (EU) 2015/863 and the standards EN 55032:2015/A1:2020 and EN 55035:2017/A11:2020. The declaration labels its directive as RED 2014/30/EU, which is the EMC directive number. The controller has no radio, so no radio certification is stored.

ISED Canada 20207-101111Owner's manualsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/steamworks_docs/english/steam_controller_2026_manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026English regulatory section explicitly gives gamepad IC ID 20207-1011. Puck IC ID 20207-1012 is excluded.

In the box

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In the box

Vader 5S XBOX controller, 3-meter cable, Flydigi brand card, Vader 5S manual, XBOX Game Pass Ultimate (one-month trial, worth $29.99)1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Box list as published. The one-month Game Pass Ultimate trial is stated by the maker. Windows Central and Digital Citizen say three months, which the maker does not state.

Steam Controller, Steam Controller Puck, USB-C to USB-A cable2Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/api/packagedetailsRead 28 September 2026Steam Controller Puck (USB cable included)3Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/steam-controller-reviewRead 28 September 2026

Cables included

AFlydigi Vader 5S

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-C to USB-A cable	3	1

Source1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Box list: 1 x 3-meter cable. The manual connects a Type-A end to the Xbox or PC and the Type-C end to the controller.

BValve Steam Controller (2026)

Type	Count
USB-C to USB-A	1

Source3Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/steam-controller-reviewRead 28 September 2026Puck connects with the included USB-C to USB-A cable

Carrying case

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Tech specs list a 1-year warranty. The US store warranty page says 1 year from receipt with a valid sales receipt. Market is the US store.

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Stick drift warranty

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Links

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Product page

shops.flydigi.com/products/vader5s1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026

store.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontroller1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 2026

Spec sheet

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Manual

cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5S_Compressed.pdf2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5S_Compressed.pdfRead 14 October 2026Multilingual 76-page PDF dated 2026-02-27 in its metadata. English pages 2 to 6. The text is outlined, so it was read by OCR and checked on the page images.

steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/steamworks_docs/english/steam_controller_2026_manual.pdf11Owner's manualsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/steamworks_docs/english/steam_controller_2026_manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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