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General

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Series

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

940-000117, 940-000142, 940-000145, G-R0001, C-U00031Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-us/shop/p/f710-wireless-gamepad.940-000117Read 21 October 2026Structured product data lists SKU and MPN 940-000117 for "F710 - Black".3Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-gb/articles/360024644174-Wireless-Gamepad-F710Read 10 October 2026Product support page lists M/N C-U0003 and G-R0001. C-U0003 is the receiver and G-R0001 the gamepad.13Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-gb/shop/p/f710-wireless-gamepad.940-000142Read 21 October 2026Logitech UK store page for the F710 - Black lists part number 940-000142, in stock, priced in GBP.14Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-eu/shop/p/f710-wireless-gamepad.940-000145Read 21 October 2026Logitech EU store page for the F710 - Black lists part number 940-000145, in stock, priced in EUR.

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

0978550688599Retailer pagefleetnetwork.ca/products/940-000117Read 10 October 2026Listing for Logitech 940-000117 F710 Wireless Gaming Pad shows UPC 097855068859. Stock In The Channel lists the same code as EAN 0097855068859 for SKU 940-000117.10Retailer pageca.stockinthechannel.com/Product/Logitech-G-940-000117-Gaming-Controller-RF-Gamepad-PC/396929Read 10 October 2026SKU 940-000117, EAN 0097855068859 (the UPC-A code with a leading zero).

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

3 September 20107Press articleitechnews.net/2010/09/05/logitech-f310-f510-and-f710-pc-gamepadsRead 10 October 2026The article links the Logitech blog post about the three gamepads, dated 2010-09-03. The post is not readable today, so the date follows the F310 entry.

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 pagelogitech.com/en-us/shop/p/f710-wireless-gamepad.940-000117Read 21 October 2026In stock on the Logitech 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.

$49.997Press articleitechnews.net/2010/09/05/logitech-f310-f510-and-f710-pc-gamepadsRead 10 October 2026"It costs $49.99" for the Wireless Gamepad F710. The current Logitech price of $29.99 is a later price and is not stored.

$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.

US, GB, EU1Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-us/shop/p/f710-wireless-gamepad.940-000117Read 21 October 2026Sold on the Logitech US store as SKU 940-000117 in USD. The UK and EU stores sell SKUs 940-000142 and 940-000145. See the variants.13Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-gb/shop/p/f710-wireless-gamepad.940-000142Read 21 October 2026UK store.14Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-eu/shop/p/f710-wireless-gamepad.940-000145Read 21 October 2026EU store, English language.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black1Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-us/shop/p/f710-wireless-gamepad.940-000117Read 21 October 2026Product data lists the colour name "Black".

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Form factor

Gamepad1Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-us/shop/p/f710-wireless-gamepad.940-000117Read 21 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

Symmetric1Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-us/shop/p/f710-wireless-gamepad.940-000117Read 21 October 2026The product photo shows the D-pad top left and the two sticks side by side below the buttons.

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

Face button labels

Xbox1Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-us/shop/p/f710-wireless-gamepad.940-000117Read 21 October 2026The product photo shows A, B, X and Y buttons in Xbox order and colours.

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

Made by the platform holder

No1Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-us/shop/p/f710-wireless-gamepad.940-000117Read 21 October 2026Made and sold by Logitech. Not a platform holder product.

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

Compatibility

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Platforms

Windows, Android, ChromeOS1Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-us/shop/p/f710-wireless-gamepad.940-000117Read 21 October 2026Page copy: "Use with Android TV & Steam Big Picture" and PC games. Specs and Compatibility, System Requirements: "Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, or Windows Vista, ChromeOS". The Android TV guide names the F710 for Android TV. Not for Xbox 360 per the support FAQ.2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-gb/articles/360023465553-Logitech-Wireless-Gamepad-F710-Technical-SpecificationsRead 10 October 2026Platform support: PC, with the note "Not compatible with Xbox360 consoles". OS support at release lists Windows XP to Windows 7.6Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/65961/qsg.pdfRead 10 October 2026Guide "Using Logitech F710 and F310 Game Controllers with Android TV": "Logitech F710 and F310 game controllers work with Android TV." Android TV is stored as android.

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

ALogitech Wireless Gamepad F710

Platform	Connection
Windows	2.4 GHz
ChromeOS	2.4 GHz

Source1Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-us/shop/p/f710-wireless-gamepad.940-000117Read 21 October 2026System Requirements list ChromeOS. The only link is the 2.4 GHz USB nano receiver, so the ChromeOS row uses that connection. Full feature support is not stated.2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-gb/articles/360023465553-Logitech-Wireless-Gamepad-F710-Technical-SpecificationsRead 10 October 2026PC platform support with a USB nano receiver, so the PC connection is the 2.4 GHz receiver. Android TV connection is not described, so no Android row is stored.

BValve Steam Controller (2026)

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Official licence

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Input modes

XInput, DirectInput1Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-us/shop/p/f710-wireless-gamepad.940-000117Read 21 October 2026Page copy names "XInput/DirectInput" as the two most common input standards.

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

Hardware switch2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-gb/articles/360023465553-Logitech-Wireless-Gamepad-F710-Technical-SpecificationsRead 10 October 2026"Input Mode Switch: Yes (located on top of unit - XInput or a DirectInput)". The profile article says the switch is on the bottom. Placement is not stored.

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.

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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

2.4 GHz1Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-us/shop/p/f710-wireless-gamepad.940-000117Read 21 October 2026Tech specs: Wireless Connection 2.4 GHz via a USB nano receiver.

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

Included1Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-us/shop/p/f710-wireless-gamepad.940-000117Read 21 October 2026Box contents list a plug-and-forget nano-receiver.

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)

10m2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-gb/articles/360023465553-Logitech-Wireless-Gamepad-F710-Technical-SpecificationsRead 10 October 2026Wireless range 10m / 30 feet.

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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

None2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-gb/articles/360023465553-Logitech-Wireless-Gamepad-F710-Technical-SpecificationsRead 10 October 2026Connection type: Cordless. No wired connector is listed.

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

1.12Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-gb/articles/360023465553-Logitech-Wireless-Gamepad-F710-Technical-SpecificationsRead 10 October 2026Receiver specifications: USB Type Full Speed, USB 1.1. This is the receiver, not a cable.

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Detachable cable

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

Cable length

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Cable type

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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.

ALogitech Wireless Gamepad F710

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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

Potentiometer12Reviewifixit.com/Device/Logitech_F710_WIRELESS_GAMEPADRead 10 October 2026Troubleshooting: "analog stick drift from potentiometer wear". Stated as a common fault, not from a teardown.

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.

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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.

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Adjustable response curve

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Adjustable stick tension

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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)

Yes8Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/34885/5/f710620-002923003403gswamr.pdfRead 10 October 2026Feature table: "4. Two analog mini-sticks" are "Clickable for button function".

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

Swappable stick tops

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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

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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.

Analog, sensor not stated8Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/34885/5/f710620-002923003403gswamr.pdfRead 10 October 2026English feature table, controls 1 and 2: "Button is digital; trigger is analog" in XInput games. In DirectInput mode the trigger acts as a digital programmable button.

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

Trigger resolution

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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

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Adaptive triggers

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Buttons

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Face button switches

Membrane12Reviewifixit.com/Device/Logitech_F710_WIRELESS_GAMEPADRead 10 October 2026Specifications: "Membrane/contact pad style switches". The page is a device overview, not a photographed teardown.

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

Cross1Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-us/shop/p/f710-wireless-gamepad.940-000117Read 21 October 2026Spec: D-Pad 4 Switch. The D-pad "glides over four individual switches". Stored as a cross because the pad is cross shaped.

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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.

08Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/34885/5/f710620-002923003403gswamr.pdfRead 10 October 2026The English feature table lists all 11 controls (two shoulder button and trigger pairs, D-pad, two sticks, Mode, status light, Vibration, four action buttons, Start, Logitech, Back). No rear grip input is listed.

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.

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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.

08Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/34885/5/f710620-002923003403gswamr.pdfRead 10 October 2026The same feature table lists only the left and right button and trigger pair. No additional shoulder button is listed.

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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.

08Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/34885/5/f710620-002923003403gswamr.pdfRead 10 October 2026The feature table lists all 11 controls. Only the standard controls are programmable, and only in DirectInput mode with the Logitech Profiler software. Start and Back are secondary programmable action buttons and are system buttons. No additional programmable control exists, so 0.

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.

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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.

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

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Turbo

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Macros

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

Share or capture button

No8Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/34885/5/f710620-002923003403gswamr.pdfRead 10 October 2026No share or capture control appears among the 11 controls in the feature table. The Logitech button is a Guide or Home key.

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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.

Rumble1Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-us/shop/p/f710-wireless-gamepad.940-000117Read 21 October 2026Tech specs: Feedback Dual Vibration.

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

21Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-us/shop/p/f710-wireless-gamepad.940-000117Read 21 October 2026The 2010 launch article says the F710 has all capabilities of the F510, which adds dual vibration motors. Logitech lists dual vibration.

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

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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

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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: 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

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

IR camera

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Built-in display

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

Light bar

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RGB 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.

ALogitech Wireless Gamepad F710

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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.

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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.

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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.

ALogitech Wireless Gamepad F710

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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

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0%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

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

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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.

ALogitech Wireless Gamepad F710

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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Expansion port

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Battery and charging

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Battery type

AA2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-gb/articles/360023465553-Logitech-Wireless-Gamepad-F710-Technical-SpecificationsRead 10 October 2026Batteries Type: Alkaline.

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

22Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-gb/articles/360023465553-Logitech-Wireless-Gamepad-F710-Technical-SpecificationsRead 10 October 2026Batteries Quantity and Size: 2 AA.

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Batteries included

Yes1Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-us/shop/p/f710-wireless-gamepad.940-000117Read 21 October 2026Box contents list 2 AA batteries.

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.

ALogitech Wireless Gamepad F710

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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.

None2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-gb/articles/360023465553-Logitech-Wireless-Gamepad-F710-Technical-SpecificationsRead 10 October 2026Power is 2 AA alkaline batteries and the connection is cordless. The spec table lists no charging connector.

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

ABS plastic12Reviewifixit.com/Device/Logitech_F710_WIRELESS_GAMEPADRead 10 October 2026Background and specifications: "durable ABS plastic with textured/rubberized grips".

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Grip texture

Contoured rubber grips11Retailer pagecdwg.com/product/logitech-wireless-gamepad-f710-gamepad-wireless/2199504Read 10 October 2026Product text: "Smooth curves and contoured rubber grips provide long, comfortable play sessions."

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

Logitech Gaming Software5Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-gb/articles/360023235894-Creating-a-profile-for-my-Gamepad-F710-in-the-Logitech-Gaming-SoftwareRead 10 October 2026Profiles are made in Logitech Gaming Software, with the input mode switch set to D. This names the historical software, not current Logitech G HUB support.

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

Windows5Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-gb/articles/360023235894-Creating-a-profile-for-my-Gamepad-F710-in-the-Logitech-Gaming-SoftwareRead 10 October 2026The steps use the Windows Start menu.

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

User firmware updates

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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.

Width142Height98Depth75mm(5.6 × 3.9 × 3 in)2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-gb/articles/360023465553-Logitech-Wireless-Gamepad-F710-Technical-SpecificationsRead 10 October 2026Gamepad width 142 mm, depth/length 98 mm, height 75 mm. Stored as width 142, height 98, depth 75.

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.

285g(10.1 oz)2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-gb/articles/360023465553-Logitech-Wireless-Gamepad-F710-Technical-SpecificationsRead 10 October 2026"Weight w/ batteries" 285 g (10.1 ounce). The receiver weighs 1.8 g.

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

JNZ-GR000115Regulatory filingfccid.io/JNZ-GR0001Read 21 October 2026fccid.io mirror of the FCC grant dated 2010-07-15 to Logitech Far East Ltd for the "Logitech Wireless Gamepad", model GR0001, 2405-2474 MHz. The Logitech support page names G-R0001 as the F710 gamepad model. The receiver C-U0003 has its own ID, JNZ-CU0003, which is not stored.

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

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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

Gamepad, Plug-and-forget nano-receiver, 2 AA batteries, Range-extending receiver cable, User documentation1Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-us/shop/p/f710-wireless-gamepad.940-000117Read 21 October 2026Package contents, copied verbatim.

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

ALogitech Wireless Gamepad F710

Type	Count
Range-extending receiver cable	1

Source8Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/34885/5/f710620-002923003403gswamr.pdfRead 10 October 2026Setup help: "try using the included USB extension cable". The box list calls it a range-extending receiver cable. No length is published.

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

None1Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-us/shop/p/f710-wireless-gamepad.940-000117Read 21 October 2026The package contents list has no 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.

3years4Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-gb/articles/360024926594-Warranty-Wireless-Gamepad-F710Read 10 October 2026"3-year limited warranty" on the F710 warranty page. No market is named.

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Stick drift warranty

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Links

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Product page

www.logitech.com/en-us/shop/p/f710-wireless-gamepad.940-0001171Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-us/shop/p/f710-wireless-gamepad.940-000117Read 21 October 2026

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

Spec sheet

support.logi.com/hc/en-gb/articles/360023465553-Logitech-Wireless-Gamepad-F710-Technical-Specifications2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-gb/articles/360023465553-Logitech-Wireless-Gamepad-F710-Technical-SpecificationsRead 10 October 2026Maker technical specification table, last edited 2026-10-05.

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Manual

www.logitech.com/assets/34885/5/f710620-002923003403gswamr.pdf8Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/34885/5/f710620-002923003403gswamr.pdfRead 10 October 2026Logitech "Getting started with Logitech Wireless Gamepad F710" guide, English section.

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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