Controllers / Compare

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller vs Valve Steam Controller (2026)

A

Product A: Nintendo

Switch Pro Controller

92 of 151 known

Change Nintendo Switch Pro Controller

Compare the Valve Steam Controller (2026) with

Search controllers

B

Product B: Valve

Steam Controller (2026)

86 of 151 known

Change Valve Steam Controller (2026)

Compare the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller with

Search controllers

All 151 fields

Every value links to where we found it.

Only differences

ANintendo Switch Pro Controller

BValve Steam Controller (2026)

General

8 of 11 differ

Series

Nintendo Switch1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original Nintendo Switch accessory. Switch 2 Pro Controller is a different product. Reference is the original standard HAC-013, with the original internal CTR-003 cell.

Not available

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

HAC-013, HACAFSSKA2Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Nintendo-authored HAC-013 controller guide. EU health leaflet separately prints MODEL NO HAC-013. It is not a third-party controller identifying itself as Pro Controller.14Retailer pagegamestop.com/gaming-accessories/controllers/nintendo-switch/products/nintendo-switch-wireless-pro-controller---black/141756.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact standard Black retail table gives vendor part HACAFSSKA. Physical maker model HAC-013 is retained. Retail SKU is distinguished from component and hardware model numbers.

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

04549659016114Retailer pagegamestop.com/gaming-accessories/controllers/nintendo-switch/products/nintendo-switch-wireless-pro-controller---black/141756.htmlRead 7 October 2026The exact publicly indexed GameStop Specs table gives UPC 045496590161 and Nintendo vendor part HACAFSSKA for standard Black. The complete original table was independently opened. Direct HTTP 403 was respected. Other finishes and clone mirror stores were excluded.

Not available

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

20 October 201610Press releasenintendo.com/en-gb/News/2016/October/Nintendo-Switch-world-premiere-demonstrates-new-entertainment-experiences-from-a-home-gaming-system-1148687.htmlRead 7 October 2026Nintendo world-premiere release dated 20 October 2016 explicitly names the optional Nintendo Switch Pro Controller. Announcement is separate from the January pricing presentation and March retail launch.

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

Status

Available11Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 7 October 2026Current maker accessory range says it can be purchased from Nintendo Store and lists the original controller. Its row announces store withdrawal after mid-February 2027. That future European withdrawal is separate from current lifecycle and retailer 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.

Not available

Not available

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.

Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller32Reviewgamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-controllers/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-reviewRead 7 October 2026Introduction calls the Switch 2 Pro Controller Nintendo second generation of the original. Performance expressly contrasts original Pro Controller with new generation. This proves the direct marketed family successor. Unrelated retrospective weight/material errors are not transferred.

Not available

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

$69.998Press articlemynintendonews.com/2017/03/03/the-nintendo-switch-launches-todayRead 5 October 2026Dated March 3, 2017 reproduction of Nintendo launch statement explicitly gives original controller US suggested price 69.99 USD. Current store price not substituted.

$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.

Not available

€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.

GB, HK, US11Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 7 October 2026The current original UK maker accessory sales listing proves GB. Separate exact Hong Kong warranty applicability and US standard retail sales prove HK and US. Language alone is not market evidence.13Maker product pagesupport.nintendo.com/hk/switch/support/eula/repair_polichy.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact maker UK current accessory sales and Hong Kong licensed-product warranty applicability prove those source markets. Neither is inferred from language alone.14Retailer pagegamestop.com/gaming-accessories/controllers/nintendo-switch/products/nintendo-switch-wireless-pro-controller---black/141756.htmlRead 7 October 2026The exact US retailer standard Black page offers the new controller and states US shipping restrictions. Vendor HACAFSSKA identifies the marketed US SKU. The former Dell URL redirects to an unrelated category and is not relied on.

Not available

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black12Maker product pagenintendo.com/au/support/articles/unable-to-pair-or-sync-nintendo-switch-pro-controllerRead 7 October 2026Maker troubleshooting explicitly identifies standard black and separately the Splatoon 2 and Xenoblade Chronicles 2 editions as HAC-013. Store only Black for the standard reference. Edition names are not finish labels.

Not available

Form factor

Gamepad1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 5 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

Offset2Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact full front drawing shows left upper and right lower sticks with Nintendo ABXY order and one cross-shaped control pad.

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

Face button labels

Nintendo2Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

Made by the platform holder

Yes1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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

Compatibility

4 of 9 differ

Platforms

Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original Switch support is explicit on the exact accessory page. Forward compatibility with Switch 2 is independently documented by the maker compatibility page, with wake-from-sleep limitations. PC/mobile use is not represented without platform/feature qualification.4Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Compatibility-with-Nintendo-Switch-accessories-2786091.htmlRead 5 October 202633Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-pro-controller.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact verified Platforms table separately says Yes for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS. Actual original-controller Windows USB and Bluetooth measurements corroborate Windows. Game, app, OS version and individual features can vary. No universal NFC, gyro or all-feature guarantee on those hosts.

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

ANintendo Switch Pro Controller

Platform	Connection	All features
Nintendo Switch	Bluetooth	Yes
Nintendo Switch	USB (wired)	No
Nintendo Switch 2	Bluetooth	No
Nintendo Switch 2	USB (wired)	No
Windows	Bluetooth	Not available
Windows	USB (wired)	Not available

Source3Maker product pagenintendo.com/ph/support/qa/detail/34532Read 5 October 2026Switch USB mode disables NFC, so not all features. Switch Bluetooth retains original controller features. Switch 2 wireless compatibility lacks console wake. USB input on Switch 2 is not inferred from its ability to charge through the dock.4Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Compatibility-with-Nintendo-Switch-accessories-2786091.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact original Pro Controller row: compatible wirelessly with Switch 2, can charge via USB at dock, cannot wake Switch 2 from sleep through HOME. This does not imply wired data compatibility.20Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Support/Troubleshooting/How-to-Enable-Disable-Pro-Controller-Wired-Communication-1516284.htmlRead 7 October 2026Current exact original-controller FAQ explicitly supports wired communication on Switch 2 and Switch. Switch 2 enables it under Controllers and Accessories. NFC is disabled, so full_features is false. This newly proves wired input, beyond the earlier compatibility page only documenting charging. New Switch 2 Pro Controller behavior is separate.33Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-pro-controller.htmlRead 7 October 2026Original-controller hardware tests explicitly use Windows 11 with Bluetooth and cable in Switch mode. Added those two connections. Full-feature cells remain unknown and are omitted, rather than assumed false or true. The community platform table does not specify exact connection paths for every other named OS, so no rows are invented.

BValve Steam Controller (2026)

Not available

Official licence

Not available

Not available

Input modes

Switch Pro7Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-pro-controller.htmlRead 5 October 2026Actual Windows hardware latency tests identify native Switch mode. No XInput protocol is inferred from Steam emulation.

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

Not available

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.

Yes15Maker product pagepartner.steamgames.com/doc/features/steam_controller/deviceRead 7 October 2026Valve official Supported Devices list names Nintendo Switch Pro Controller and describes controller-specific configurator support. The original launch separately documents gyro binding and action sets. Host Steam Input integration does not mean every game uses the API or controller firmware implements XInput.

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.

Yes17Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-pro-controller.htmlRead 7 October 2026Gamepadla verified Features table says Switch Wake Up Yes. Applies to the original Nintendo Switch. Maker explicitly excludes waking Switch 2 through the original controller HOME button. No all-console claim.

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

Max phone length

Not available

Not available

Works with phone case

Not available

Not available

Connectivity

9 of 15 differ

Connections

Bluetooth, USB (wired)3Maker product pagenintendo.com/ph/support/qa/detail/34532Read 5 October 2026Original Switch TV Mode supports wired input when Pro Controller Wired Communication is enabled, system 3.0.0 or later. A charging cable alone would not establish wired reports.

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.

3.01Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Not available

Wireless receiver

None30Reviewifixit.com/Device/Switch_Pro_ControllerRead 7 October 2026Exact original HAC-013 device page complete Box Contents lists controller and USB-C charging cable. Maker guide separately identifies Bluetooth as its only wireless network port. No proprietary USB radio receiver. A generic host Bluetooth adapter is separate.

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

Not available

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

Wireless range (claimed)

Not available

Not available

Paired device slots

118Maker product pagenintendo.com/sg/support/switch/controller/nintendoswitchpro.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact maker Different console section says only one console can be paired at a time and requires pairing again when using a different console. Counts one remembered console pairing, separate from a console accepting up to eight controllers or a PC Bluetooth pairing list.

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 pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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

Not available

Not available

Detachable cable

Yes2Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

Cable length

1.5m21Retailer pagemediaworld.co.jp/products/12021930000Read 7 October 2026Exact genuine Nintendo HAC-010 retail description says cord length approximately 1.5 m and identifies it as included with the original Pro Controller. Maker guide independently proves the included part identity. A second exact genuine-cable retailer corroborates. Excludes AC adapter and optional dock cables.

Not available

Cable type

USB-A to USB-C charging and data cable2Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 5 October 2026Maker guide original connection drawing shows USB-A host and USB-C controller ends. This is detachable. Data input through that cable is independently established by the maker wired-communication FAQ.

Not available

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.

ANintendo Switch Pro Controller

Not available

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

Not available

Not available

Polling rate wireless

Not available

250Hz=CalculatedFrom Claimed polling rate by connection

Polling rate Bluetooth

Not available

Not available

Sticks

6 of 15 differ

Stick sensor

Potentiometer7Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-pro-controller.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact controller verified specification table says potentiometers. No physical stick part number inferred.

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.

Not available

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)

Not available

Not available

Default dead zone (claimed)

Not available

Not available

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.

Not available

Not available

Adjustable response curve

Not available

Not available

Adjustable stick tension

Not available

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

Tension levels

Not available

Not available

Stick throw

Not available

Not available

Stick gate

Not available

Not available

Stick click (L3/R3)

Yes1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact front-view component list explicitly describes both sticks as buttons when pressed down.

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

Swappable stick tops

No26Reviewgamesradar.com/nintendo-switch-pro-controller-reviewRead 7 October 2026GamesRadar Features explicitly excludes interchangeable analog sticks in its consumer adjustable-controller comparison. Stock stick-top options are meant here. Repair caps can be removed after disassembly, which is separate from a consumer swap feature.

Not available

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

Standard fitted joystick caps (2)31Reviewifixit.com/Guide/Nintendo+Switch+Pro+Controller+Joystick+Module+Replacement/127716Read 7 October 2026Step 12 explicitly pulls the two joystick caps off the original controller. Fitted standard caps count as included. Full standard box has no spare-cap options. Shape left generic because secondary descriptions conflict between concave middle and convex central bump. No optional third-party caps included.

Not available

Replaceable stick modules

Soldered22Reviewifixit.com/Guide/Nintendo+Switch+Pro+Controller+Joystick+Module+Replacement/127716Read 7 October 2026Exact original stick-module replacement guide Step 16 requires desoldering the outlined joints before removing the module. Earlier removable caps are separate. This is soldered service, not hot swapping.

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

System settings6Maker product pagenintendo.com/au/support/articles/system-update-information-for-nintendo-switchRead 5 October 2026Exact Switch system supports control-stick calibration through Controllers and Sensors. This is console calibration, not an onboard controller button combination.

Not available

Triggers

1 of 10 differ

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

Digital7Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-pro-controller.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact verified specification table says triggers digital, and trigger lock No. Ordinary press travel is not an analog input range.

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

Trigger resolution

Not available

Not available

Trigger travel

Not available

Not available

Trigger stops

No7Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-pro-controller.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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

Trigger stop positions

Not available

Not available

Trigger stop type

Not available

Not available

Shortest trigger travel

Not available

Not available

Adjustable trigger dead zone

Not available

Not available

Hair trigger mode

Not available

Not available

Adaptive triggers

Not available

Not available

Buttons

8 of 17 differ

Face button switches

Membrane7Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-pro-controller.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact verified internal table says main buttons membrane and D-pad membrane. Other switch hardware types and supplier remain unknown.

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.

Not available

Not available

Swappable face buttons

Not available

Not available

Bumper switches

Not available

Not available

D-pad

Cross2Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Not available

D-pad switches

Membrane7Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-pro-controller.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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.

02Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 5 October 2026Complete maker front/rear control inventory has no rear buttons, paddles or extra shoulder buttons. Standard L/R/ZL/ZR are excluded from extra shoulder count.

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.

Not available

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.

Not available

Not available

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

02Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Not available

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.

Not available

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.

Not available

Not available

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.

019Maker product pagenintendo.com/au/support/articles/button-mapping-faqRead 7 October 2026Maker FAQ explicitly says mappings are saved on the console, not on the controller, and do not carry to another console. Its five console presets are excluded from the custom onboard-profile count. Zero expresses that explicit storage distinction.

Not available

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

Not available

Not available

Turbo

Not available

Not available

Macros

No7Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-pro-controller.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact verified controller specification table says macros No. Host-side Steam or other software automation is separate.

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

Share or capture button

Yes1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 5 October 2026Maker Capture button explicitly takes screenshot/video. It is separate from the newer GameChat button.

Not available

Feedback

1 of 5 differ

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.

HD haptics1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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

LRA23Maker product pagedocs.handheldlegend.com/s/portal/doc/pro-controller-disassembly-K5HQ3BSETwRead 7 October 2026Original-controller repair-parts provider disassembly guide expressly calls the HD Rumble units LRA motors under Rear Shell Removal and Stick PCB Removal. No actuator type is inferred solely from HD branding. Switch 2 hardware is excluded.

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

Rumble motors in grips

224Reviewifixit.com/Guide/Nintendo+Switch+Pro+Controller+Rumble+Modules+Replacement/137037Read 7 October 2026Exact original-controller guide Step 19 desolders motor points on either side of the motherboard. The complete assembly photographs show one actuator in each grip. Physical repair inventory gives two grip actuators, excluding trigger actuators and software channels.

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

017Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-pro-controller.htmlRead 7 October 2026Gamepadla verified Trigger Vibration table says No. Full original-controller repair inventory shows two grip modules and digital trigger assemblies without dedicated trigger actuators. Zero counts dedicated trigger motors, excluding the two HD grip actuators.

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

Adjustable rumble

Not available

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

7 of 12 differ

Gyroscope

Yes1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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.

629Maker product pagejoypad.ai/controllers/nintendo-switch-pro-controllerRead 7 October 2026Exact original-controller input and adapter provider Joypad lists Motion: 6-axis motion sensor (accelerometer + gyroscope). Nintendo separately names both sensor types. No clone specification or unidentified sensor part is borrowed.

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

Yes16Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/oldnewsRead 7 October 2026Valve 14 June 2023 release notes fix Gyro to Mouse rotation and explicitly adjust Switch Pro gyro configurations. They distinguish Gyro As Mouse from sensor-fusion styles. This uses Steam Input host mouse emulation and needs suitable configuration. It is not an onboard Nintendo mouse mode.

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

No2Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 5 October 2026Complete external drawings/component inventory has no touchpad, display, audio socket, microphone-mute button or decorative light bar. Status/player/notification LEDs are separate from decorative RGB.

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

Not available

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.

Not available

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

NFC

Yes1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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

IR camera

No8Press articlemynintendonews.com/2017/03/03/the-nintendo-switch-launches-todayRead 5 October 2026Original launch statement explicitly says original Pro Controller includes Joy-Con motion/HD rumble features except IR Motion Camera. No newer-model sensor inferred.

Not available

Built-in display

No2Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

Light bar

No2Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Not available

RGB lighting

No2Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Not available

Lighting zones

Not available

Not available

Measured

12 of 13 differ

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.

ANintendo Switch Pro Controller

Connection	Input	Average (ms)	Min (ms)	Max (ms)	Jitter (ms)	Polling rate (Hz)	Tested on
Bluetooth	Button	16.81	5.94	27.65	5.98	65.89	Windows
Bluetooth	Stick	21.14	7.24	65.22	12.71	65.89	Windows
USB (wired)	Button	21.81	11.57	32.85	4.91	73.64	Windows
USB (wired)	Stick	22.15	7.5	32.95	5.78	73.91	Windows

Source7Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-pro-controller.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact primary Prometheus 82 hardware tests by Patrick Burton, Windows 11 build 10.0.26100, tester 5.2.3.1. Bluetooth rows tests 6693/6692 on 2025-09-28. USB button test 6757 on 2025-10-07, USB stick 6680 on 2025-09-28. Firmware and settings unspecified. Measured report rates are not claimed polling modes. Bluetooth faster than wired remains documented, not overwritten.

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.

21.81ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

6.6ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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

Not available

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.

16.81ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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.

22.15ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

5.08ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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

Not available

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.

21.14ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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.

ANintendo Switch Pro Controller

Stick	Inner dead zone	Circularity error	Resolution steps	Centring error
Left	0%	3.4%	1,552	3.9%
Right	0%	5.5%	1,552	1.1%

Source7Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-pro-controller.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact John Punch Stick Tracer 2026-04-16, Windows 10.0.19045, Bluetooth native Switch. Firmware Box, version and calibration unspecified. Left/right 1552 measured movement steps, circularity 3.4/5.5%, centering 3.9/1.1%, inner deadzone explicitly none. Unpublished outer deadzone and nominal ADC bit resolution omitted.

BValve Steam Controller (2026)

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

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

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

0%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

0%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

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

5.5%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

9.1%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

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

ANintendo Switch Pro Controller

Not available

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.

Not available

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

Not available

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

1 of 6 differ

3.5 mm jack

No2Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

Not available

Not available

Speaker

Not available

Not available

Microphone

Not available

Not available

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.

No2Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Not available

Expansion port

Not available

Not available

Battery and charging

9 of 13 differ

Battery type

Built-in1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original maker internal lithium-ion CTR-003 battery. Disposal removal does not establish a supported user hot-swap feature.

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

114Retailer pagegamestop.com/gaming-accessories/controllers/nintendo-switch/products/nintendo-switch-wireless-pro-controller---black/141756.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact retailer Power table says Number of batteries 1. Maker identifies the dedicated CTR-003 cell. The original-controller repair guide shows one cell. Charging current and AA-cell examples are excluded.

Not available

Batteries included

Yes1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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

1,300mAh1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact CTR-003 charge rating 1300 mAh. No nominal voltage or Wh inferred.

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

5Wh2Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 5 October 2026The exact original Pro Controller guide says to use only its dedicated CTR-003 battery. The maker accessories table independently identifies the fitted lithium-ion CTR-003 at 1300 mAh. The original Nintendo 3DS technical table separately publishes 5 Wh for that same named component. Exact component identity bridge only. No voltage and capacity multiplication.34Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendo_3ds_14/Nintendo3DS_OperationsManual_DE.pdfRead 7 October 2026The original Nintendo 3DS technical table, printed page 102, PDF page 52, explicitly identifies model CTR-003, lithium-ion and battery capacity 5 Wh. The original maker PDF was freshly downloaded and read. The Pro Controller maker guide and fitted-battery table identify the same CTR-003. Static component rating only. No inherited 3DS runtime or computed energy.

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.

ANintendo Switch Pro Controller

Hours (h)
40

Source1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 5 October 2026Maker approximately 40 hours. Connection, usage conditions, rumble, firmware and lighting are unspecified and omitted from the row. This is a maker estimate, not measured runtime.

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.

40h=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 pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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.

360min1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 5 October 2026Maker approximately six hours using HAC-002 adapter or supplied USB cable. Exact time-unit conversion to 360 minutes preserves approximation. Adapter support for 7.5 W is not a controller charging-input rating.

Not available

Charging dock

Sold separately35Maker spec sheet (PDF)powera.com/siteassets/user-manuals/nsw/nsw-charging/swch_joy-conpro-controller_charging_dock_um_1684785890.pdfRead 7 October 2026The original 2017 licensed PowerA manual explicitly charges one original Nintendo Switch Pro Controller and two Joy-Con. It lists the supplied USB-C charging adapter and gives exact controller docking steps. This separate accessory is required and is absent from the standard controller box. No common-connector inference or Switch 2 controller transfer. Exact maker accessory evidence resolves the broad Gamepadla dock No entry under the agreed field scope.

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

PowerA Joy-Con & Pro Controller Charging Dock35Maker spec sheet (PDF)powera.com/siteassets/user-manuals/nsw/nsw-charging/swch_joy-conpro-controller_charging_dock_um_1684785890.pdfRead 7 October 2026The original PowerA manual title is Joy-Con & Pro Controller Charging Dock. Compatible licensed third-party charging accessory sold separately. No first-party dock claim. The accessory licence is not inherited as a controller licence.

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

Yes5Maker product pagenintendo.com/sg/support/switch/controller/nintendoswitchpro.htmlRead 5 October 2026Maker Pairing section explicitly says connect HAC-010 to dock to charge as you play.

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

Battery indicator

LED, On screen2Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 5 October 202627Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/22747/p/989/c/182Read 7 October 2026Maker USB troubleshooting explicitly checks the Pro Controller battery charge through Controllers on the HOME Menu. Existing LED indicator is retained. The screen belongs to the console.

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

3 of 5 differ

Shell material

Plastic casing with a slightly translucent finish25Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/nintendo-switch-pro-controllerRead 7 October 2026Exact TechRadar Design paragraph describes a slightly translucent finish to its plastic casing. Generic plastic only. No ABS or polycarbonate composition is inferred. Scope is the original standard Black body.

Not available

Grip texture

Slightly textured handles26Reviewgamesradar.com/nintendo-switch-pro-controller-reviewRead 7 October 2026GamesRadar Design explicitly describes the handles as slightly textured. No rubber material is inferred. Gamepadla Rubber handles No agrees. Conflicting retrospective rubber descriptions in a newer-controller review are not copied.

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

Not available

Not available

Swappable faceplate

Not available

Not available

User-replaceable parts

Not available

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

2 of 3 differ

Companion app

Not available

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

Not available

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

User firmware updates

Yes6Maker product pagenintendo.com/au/support/articles/system-update-information-for-nintendo-switchRead 5 October 2026Original 3.0.0 release notes explicitly add updates for connected controllers through Controllers and Sensors. Gamepadla exact controller specifications independently confirms firmware support.

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

2 of 2 differ

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.

Width152Height106Depth60mm(6 × 4.2 × 2.4 in)1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 5 October 2026Maker Size 106 x 152 x 60 mm. Reordered into front-facing width 152, height 106 and depth 60, corroborated by labelled external views.

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.

246g(8.7 oz)1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 5 October 2026Maker approximately 246 g assembled controller with its internal battery. This is not a scale measurement.

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

1 of 1 differ

FCC ID

BKEHAC01328Regulatory filingfccid.io/BKEHAC013/Label/Label-and-Location-3265208.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original Nintendo applicant label HAC-013_Label_170113, document 3265208. Rendered page 1 shows MOD. HAC-013 and FCC ID BKEHAC013 under the battery cover. A generic console manual misfiled in the exhibit set was excluded.

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

IC: 4360A-HAC013, Directive 2014/53/EU2Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 5 October 2026The English compliance paragraph in original information guide FXA-HAC-A-FSS-EUR-WWW8 explicitly declares Nintendo Switch Pro Controller compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The separate 2024 health leaflet does not contain this paragraph. Its incorrect mapping was removed.28Regulatory filingfccid.io/BKEHAC013/Label/Label-and-Location-3265208.pdfRead 7 October 2026The original applicant label was freshly downloaded, rendered and visually read. Page 1 explicitly prints IC 4360A-HAC013 under the battery cover. The EU directive has a separate original maker guide mapping.

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

3 of 3 differ

In the box

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, USB charging cable (HAC-010)2Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 5 October 2026Maker accessory page explicitly includes USB charging cable. Guide identifies included HAC-010 cable. No optional console adapter, case or charging dock inferred. Documentation is available online but not asserted as an extra physical item.

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

ANintendo Switch Pro Controller

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-A to USB-C charging cable (HAC-010)	1.5	1

Source2Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 5 October 202621Retailer pagemediaworld.co.jp/products/12021930000Read 7 October 2026Added approximately 1.5 m to the existing single HAC-010 cable row. Exact OEM part identity is proved by the maker guide. Other existing cable facts are retained.

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

None30Reviewifixit.com/Device/Switch_Pro_ControllerRead 7 October 2026Exact original device page complete Box Contents lists controller and USB-C charging cable, with no carrying case. Applies to the standard reference package. Optional aftermarket cases are not included.

Not available

Warranty

1 of 2 differ

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.

1year13Maker product pagesupport.nintendo.com/hk/switch/support/eula/repair_polichy.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact maker warranty applicability lists Nintendo Switch Pro Controller. Period is 12 months from purchase for Hong Kong original licensed products used in Hong Kong. Source market HK only. Statutory rights and other regional accessory warranties are excluded.

Not available

Stick drift warranty

Not available

Not available

Links

Not compared

Product page

www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.html1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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

Spec sheet

www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.html1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original maker Technical Specifications table in Accessories page is the specification reference. A separate exact-model consumer datasheet was not found.

Not available

Manual

www.nintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_ProController_EUR.pdf2Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 5 October 2026Current original maker two-page multilingual guide, FXA-HAC-A-FSS-EUR-WWW 8. English How to Use and complete Component Names and Functions read. Original 2024 health-only leaflet also read.

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.

Not available

Not available

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