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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.

1836, JMU-000036Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Xbox+Adaptive+Controller+Teardown/125295Read 11 October 2026Teardown photo of the label: Model 1836.7Reviewthehenryford.org/collections/explore/artifact/476207Read 11 October 2026Museum record of the controller: Xbox Adaptive Controller Model: 1836 printed on the bottom.8Retailer pagenewegg.com/p/N82E16874103746Read 11 October 2026Retailer part number JMU-00003.

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

88984243903813Spec databaseupcitemdb.com/upc/889842439038Read 21 October 2026UPC 889842439038 (EAN-13 0889842439038) is listed as Xbox Adaptive Controller, White, with Best Buy, Microsoft Store and Target offers. A Danish retailer search result gives the same EAN for model JMU-00003. Stored in the 12-digit UPC form used for other Xbox controllers16Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-xbox-adaptive-controller-for-xbox-series-x-xbox-series-s-xbox-one-pcs-and-cloud-enabled-devices-white/J3ZKK4HCS6Read 21 October 2026US listing UPC 889842439038 for model JMU-00003. Matches the UPC database entry

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

16 May 20184Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2018/05/16/xbox-adaptive-controllerRead 11 October 2026XBOX Wire post of 16 May 2018 introducing the controller.

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 pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controllerRead 11 October 2026The maker page offers Add to cart and Find a retailer. The Microsoft Store listing shows the $99.99 price and marks it out of stock.

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.

$99.992Maker spec sheet (PDF)yourcpf.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/XAC-FACTSHEET-1.pdfRead 11 October 2026MSRP: $99.99 USD. Microsoft fact sheet of May 2018. Tax is not included.3Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2018/09/04/xbox-adaptive-controller-now-availableRead 11 October 2026Available at Microsoft Stores and GameStop Online for $99.99.4Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2018/05/16/xbox-adaptive-controllerRead 11 October 2026At $99.99 USD and available exclusively through Microsoft Store.

$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.

€89.995Press releasenews.xbox.com/de-de/2018/08/29/xbox-adaptive-controller-giffey-gamescom-2018Read 11 October 2026Xbox Wire DACH, 29 August 2018: available from autumn at 89,99 Euro, exclusively through the Microsoft Store. German-language market, VAT included as published.

€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

White8Retailer pagenewegg.com/p/N82E16874103746Read 11 October 2026Listing colour: White. The product photo shows a white body with black buttons.

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Form factor

Adaptive1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controllerRead 11 October 2026Hub for external devices. Button, thumbstick and trigger inputs come from assistive devices connected through 3.5mm jacks and USB ports.

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

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

Face button labels

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

Made by the platform holder

Yes1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controllerRead 11 October 2026Microsoft Xbox product.

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

Compatibility

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Platforms

Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, Android, iOS1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controllerRead 11 October 2026For use with Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S consoles and Windows 10/11 PCs. Connects to select Smart TVs, iOS and Android using Bluetooth or USB. Full functionality may not be supported across all devices or operating systems.

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

AMicrosoft Xbox Adaptive Controller

Platform	Connection	All features
Xbox Series X|S	Xbox Wireless	Not available
Xbox One	Xbox Wireless	Not available
Xbox One	USB (wired)	Not available
Windows	Xbox Wireless	Not available
Windows	USB (wired)	Not available
Windows	Bluetooth	Not available
Android	Bluetooth	No
Android	USB (wired)	No
iOS	Bluetooth	No
iOS	USB (wired)	No

Source1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controllerRead 11 October 2026Xbox Wireless to Xbox One and Series X|S. Bluetooth or USB to Windows 10/11, iOS and Android. The maker footnote says full functionality may not be supported, so Android and iOS rows are marked as not full features. Xbox One USB use and Windows Xbox Wireless come from the 2018 fact sheet.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)yourcpf.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/XAC-FACTSHEET-1.pdfRead 11 October 2026On Xbox One it connects via Xbox Wireless or the included USB-C cable. On Windows 10 it connects via Xbox Wireless, the USB-C cable or Bluetooth.

BValve Steam Controller (2026)

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Official licence

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Input modes

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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.

Yes11Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/account-profile/accessibility/get-to-know-adaptive-controllerRead 21 October 2026Xbox button: when the controller or console is turned off, press it to turn on the controller and the console. Applies to Xbox One and Xbox Series consoles

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

Xbox Wireless, Bluetooth, USB (wired)1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controllerRead 11 October 2026XBOX Wireless, Bluetooth and USB connectivity.

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

Sold separately2Maker spec sheet (PDF)yourcpf.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/XAC-FACTSHEET-1.pdfRead 11 October 2026Windows PCs connect via Xbox Wireless, USB-C or Bluetooth. The Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows is sold separately (see the box print).7Reviewthehenryford.org/collections/explore/artifact/476207Read 11 October 2026Packaging print: Windows 10 requires Bluetooth, the included USB-C cable or the Xbox Wireless Adapter (sold separately).

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

29Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2021/09/08/xbox-controller-firmware-update-rolling-out-to-insiders-starting-todayRead 11 October 2026The September 2021 firmware update for Xbox Adaptive Controllers adds Bluetooth Low Energy. It remembers one Bluetooth host and one Xbox Wireless host. Two remembered links, not two active Bluetooth hosts.

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-C1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controllerRead 11 October 20269' USB-C cable in the box. The USB-C port is on the back.

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

Yes1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controllerRead 11 October 2026Separate cable that plugs into the USB-C port. Listed apart from the controller.

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

Cable length

2.7432m1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controllerRead 11 October 20269 ft converted exactly: 9 x 0.3048 = 2.7432 m.

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Cable type

USB-C cable1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controllerRead 11 October 2026What's in the box: XBOX Adaptive Controller and 9' USB-C cable.

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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.

AMicrosoft Xbox Adaptive Controller

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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

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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)

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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.

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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

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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

Cross10Retailer pagecdw.com/product/microsoft-xbox-adaptive-controller-accessibility-controller/6828178Read 11 October 2026Retailer product photo shows a plus-shaped D-pad on the left of the face.11Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/account-profile/accessibility/get-to-know-adaptive-controllerRead 21 October 2026Directional pad is a raised plus sign-shaped toggle at the bottom left of the face

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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.

02Maker spec sheet (PDF)yourcpf.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/XAC-FACTSHEET-1.pdfRead 11 October 2026FAQ lists the controls built into the unit: two large programmable buttons mapped to A and B by default, View and Menu buttons, an Xbox button, a directional pad, a Profile button and a Bind button. No rear grip input is listed. Stored as 011Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/account-profile/accessibility/get-to-know-adaptive-controllerRead 21 October 2026Back of the controller lists a Pair button, nineteen 3.5 mm ports, the USB-C power port and the DC power port. No rear grip input

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.

02Maker spec sheet (PDF)yourcpf.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/XAC-FACTSHEET-1.pdfRead 11 October 2026Same control list names no shoulder button. Bumpers and triggers exist only as external 3.5 mm inputs. Stored as 0 additional physical shoulder buttons11Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/account-profile/accessibility/get-to-know-adaptive-controllerRead 21 October 2026Face and sides list no shoulder button. Bumpers and triggers are 3.5 mm jacks on the back

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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.

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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.

31Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controllerRead 11 October 2026Create multiple profiles in the app and switch between three of them with the Profile button. The 2018 fact sheet states three on-board custom profiles and one default profile.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)yourcpf.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/XAC-FACTSHEET-1.pdfRead 11 October 2026Stores three on-board custom profiles and one default profile. Instantly switch configurations with the Profile button. Three is stored as the number of additional profiles.

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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 pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controllerRead 11 October 2026Instantly switch between three profiles with the built-in Profile button.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)yourcpf.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/XAC-FACTSHEET-1.pdfRead 11 October 2026Profile button listed with the controller inputs.

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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

No2Maker spec sheet (PDF)yourcpf.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/XAC-FACTSHEET-1.pdfRead 11 October 2026The input list names large programmable buttons, View and Menu buttons, an Xbox button, a directional pad, a Profile button and a Bind button. No Share button is listed.

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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.

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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

016Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-xbox-adaptive-controller-for-xbox-series-x-xbox-series-s-xbox-one-pcs-and-cloud-enabled-devices-white/J3ZKK4HCS6Read 21 October 2026US listing spec Rumble Vibration: No. The controller has no rumble motors

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

016Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-xbox-adaptive-controller-for-xbox-series-x-xbox-series-s-xbox-one-pcs-and-cloud-enabled-devices-white/J3ZKK4HCS6Read 21 October 2026Same Rumble Vibration: No, so no trigger motors. Triggers exist only as external 3.5 mm inputs

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

No11Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/account-profile/accessibility/get-to-know-adaptive-controllerRead 21 October 2026Maker's inventory of the face, back, sides and bottom names buttons, ports, a battery indicator light and mounting screws. No touchpad

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

No11Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/account-profile/accessibility/get-to-know-adaptive-controllerRead 21 October 2026Same inventory has no display. The only lights are the battery indicator light and the profile bars next to the Profile button

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

Light bar

No11Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/account-profile/accessibility/get-to-know-adaptive-controllerRead 21 October 2026Same inventory has no light bar. The only lights are the battery indicator light and the profile bars16Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-xbox-adaptive-controller-for-xbox-series-x-xbox-series-s-xbox-one-pcs-and-cloud-enabled-devices-white/J3ZKK4HCS6Read 21 October 2026US listing spec Lighting Type: None. Matches the maker's inventory of controls

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RGB lighting

No11Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/account-profile/accessibility/get-to-know-adaptive-controllerRead 21 October 2026Same inventory names no decorative lighting. The battery indicator and profile bars are status lights16Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-xbox-adaptive-controller-for-xbox-series-x-xbox-series-s-xbox-one-pcs-and-cloud-enabled-devices-white/J3ZKK4HCS6Read 21 October 2026US listing spec Lighting Type: None and Illumination: No. The battery light and profile bars are status lights

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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.

AMicrosoft Xbox Adaptive Controller

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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.

AMicrosoft Xbox Adaptive Controller

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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.

AMicrosoft Xbox Adaptive Controller

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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

Yes1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controllerRead 11 October 2026One 3.5mm stereo headset jack for audio.

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

No11Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/account-profile/accessibility/get-to-know-adaptive-controllerRead 21 October 2026Same inventory has no speaker. Audio goes out through the 3.5 mm stereo headset jack on the left side

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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.

No11Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/account-profile/accessibility/get-to-know-adaptive-controllerRead 21 October 2026Same inventory lists the Xbox, View, Menu and Profile buttons, the Pair button and the two large buttons. No microphone mute control

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Expansion port

Nineteen 3.5 mm input jacks and two USB 2.0 ports1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controllerRead 11 October 2026Nineteen 3.5mm ports and two USB 2.0 ports for external inputs. One 3.5mm stereo headset jack for audio.

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Battery and charging

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Battery type

Built-in1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controllerRead 11 October 2026Internal lithium-ion battery.

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

11Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controllerRead 11 October 2026One internal battery.

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Batteries included

Yes1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controllerRead 11 October 2026The battery is internal.

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

7.79Wh6Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Xbox+Adaptive+Controller+Teardown/125295Read 11 October 2026Teardown battery specs: 7.79 Wh Li-Po battery. The maker gives no watt-hour or mAh figure.

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.

AMicrosoft Xbox Adaptive Controller

Hours (h)
25

Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)yourcpf.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/XAC-FACTSHEET-1.pdfRead 11 October 2026Up to 25 hours used wirelessly with no audio or USB joysticks on a single charge. Added switches or buttons may lower this. The maker does not name Xbox Wireless or Bluetooth for the figure, so no connection is stored.

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.

25h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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.

USB-C1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controllerRead 11 October 2026Charged via the included USB-C cable or a power adapter (sold separately).

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

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)yourcpf.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/XAC-FACTSHEET-1.pdfRead 11 October 2026The power table covers use when powered from USB or the DC jack, so the controller works while connected to power.

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

Battery indicator

LED, On screen, App11Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/account-profile/accessibility/get-to-know-adaptive-controllerRead 21 October 2026Battery indicator light below the View button flashes while charging and turns solid white when fully charged. The charge page adds solid orange when the battery is low12Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/account-profile/accessibility/charge-adaptive-controllerRead 21 October 2026Battery indicator light on the face flashes while charging and turns solid white when full. Battery level also shows as a battery icon in the Xbox console interface and in the Xbox Accessories app on Windows 10/11

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

Plastic7Reviewthehenryford.org/collections/explore/artifact/476207Read 11 October 2026Museum record lists the materials of the artifact as Plastic and Cardboard. The cardboard is the packaging, so the controller body is stored as Plastic. Record also gives the controller as 11.5 x 5 x 0.875 in, which is consistent with the maker's 292 x 130 x 23 mm

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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

Battery6Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Xbox+Adaptive+Controller+Teardown/125295Read 11 October 2026The battery is rechargeable, modular and can be replaced after removing four screws. Torx security screws are used.

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

Xbox Accessories1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controllerRead 11 October 2026Xbox Accessories app for button remapping and profiles.

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

Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controllerRead 11 October 2026Remap through the Xbox Accessories app on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S or Windows 10/11. On Windows, remapping needs a wired USB connection.

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

User firmware updates

Yes9Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2021/09/08/xbox-controller-firmware-update-rolling-out-to-insiders-starting-todayRead 11 October 2026A firmware update was released for Xbox Adaptive Controllers.

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.

Width292Height130Depth23mm(11.5 × 5.1 × 0.9 in)1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controllerRead 11 October 2026Published as 292mm (L) x 130mm (W) x 23mm (H). Stored as width 292, height 130 and depth 23 for the front face.

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.

552g(1.2 lb)1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controllerRead 11 October 2026XBOX Adaptive Controller: 552g. The USB-C cable adds 64g and is not included.

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

C3K183614Regulatory filingfccid.io/C3K1836Read 21 October 2026FCC ID C3K1836, Wireless Input Device by Microsoft Corporation, product code 1836, original grant 10 June 2018. Model 1836 is the model printed on the Xbox Adaptive Controller. A September 2021 Class II permissive change enables Bluetooth LE by software, which matches the 2021 firmware that added Bluetooth LE

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

Xbox Adaptive Controller, 9 ft USB-C cable1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controllerRead 11 October 2026What's in the box: XBOX Adaptive Controller and 9' USB-C cable.

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

AMicrosoft Xbox Adaptive Controller

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-C cable	2.7432	1

Source1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controllerRead 11 October 2026One 9 ft USB-C cable (2.7432 m).

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.

0.25years16Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-xbox-adaptive-controller-for-xbox-series-x-xbox-series-s-xbox-one-pcs-and-cloud-enabled-devices-white/J3ZKK4HCS6Read 21 October 2026US listing Warranty - Parts and Labor 90 days. Matches Microsoft's US and Canada limited hardware warranty, which gives 90 days for all Xbox accessories except the Elite Series 2. The Microsoft Store page carries a generic 1 year line, so the maker pages disagree and the warranty document is followed. Stored as 0.25 years for the US17Maker spec sheet (PDF)download.microsoft.com/download/e/0/b/e0bb27c1-33c1-469c-b88d-50823137dd49/HW-WARR-EN-NA(05-23)v.1.pdfRead 21 October 2026Microsoft Manufacturer's Limited Hardware Warranty, US and Canada, May 2023, section 2 Duration: 90 days for all Xbox Accessories except Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. The Xbox Adaptive Controller is an Xbox accessory and is not excepted

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Stick drift warranty

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Links

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Product page

www.xbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controller1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controllerRead 11 October 2026

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

Spec sheet

www.microsoft.com/en-us/d/xbox-adaptive-controller/8nsdbhz1n3d815Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/xbox-adaptive-controller/8nsdbhz1n3d8Read 21 October 2026Microsoft Store Tech Specs tab: connectivity, ports (nineteen 3.5 mm ports, two USB 2.0 ports, one 3.5 mm stereo headset jack), 292 x 130 x 23 mm, 552 g controller and 64 g cable, mounting screws. It agrees with the values already stored. The page carries a generic 1 year Limited Warranty line, while Microsoft's hardware warranty document lists 90 days for Xbox accessories. The document is followed for warranty_years

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Manual

support.xbox.com/en-US/help/account-profile/accessibility/get-to-know-adaptive-controller11Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/account-profile/accessibility/get-to-know-adaptive-controllerRead 21 October 2026Xbox Support guide that names every button, port and light on the face, back, sides and bottom. Microsoft publishes video guides and support pages and no PDF manual

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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Both are also in the API. Back to all controllers.