Valve and Hori Collaborate on Steam Controller Launching in Japan

The officially licensed gamepad marks Valve's first controller partnership since discontinuing its own model in 2019.

The Hori Wireless Horipad for Steam features a traditional design with asymmetrical analog sticks and a four-button layout.
It includes four remappable buttons, touch-sensitive stick tops, and gyro support, but lacks rumble and Hall Effect sensors.
The controller supports Bluetooth and USB-C connections, with compatibility for Steam Deck and non-Steam Windows games in XInput mode.
Pre-orders are available in Japan for 7,980 yen (approximately $50), with a launch date set for October 31.
Valve reports a significant increase in controller usage on Steam, with 15% of gameplay sessions now using a gamepad.