The Steam Controller's main competition isn't from Microsoft or Sony: It's from third-party vendors
The Steam Controller faces significant competition from third-party vendors rather than traditional competitors like Microsoft and Sony. Many gamers are now favoring third-party controllers due to their advanced features and better performance. Despite this, Microsoft and Sony's controllers still dominate sales and discussions in the gaming community.
- ▪Third-party controllers are gaining popularity among gamers for their superior features.
- ▪The Steam Controller is noted for its unique attributes, including drift-resistant sticks.
- ▪Microsoft and Sony's controllers continue to be bestsellers despite the rise of third-party options.
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Hardware Controllers The Steam Controller's main competition isn't from Microsoft or Sony: It's from third-party vendors Features By James Bentley published 23 May 2026 Long gone are the days when third party was for player two. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Future) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter James Bentley, hardware writer (Image credit: Future)This week I've been: Playing Luna Abyss and Zero Parades for Dead Spies, instead of stepping out into all the rain we're getting this British Summer.As strange as it is to say, I often feel like…
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