Players have discovered a hidden easter egg in the Steam Controller which makes it scream when dropped. Early adopters of the Steam Control ler have started receiving their devices, and Reddit user RF3D19 discovered that dropping it can sometimes cause it to scream.

Valve has released a new gamepad, the Steam Controller – it’s just waiting for the Steam Machine to really shine.

PCWorld reports that the Steam Controller’s unexpected launch serves as both an exciting development for PC gamers and a concerning indicator of future product scarcity challenges.

After my brief hands-on last year with Valve’s new Steam Controller, I said it might be my dream controller. I’ve been looking for a controller with the customization and sheer function available on Valve’s Steam Deck while I’m playing games on the TV. You, me, and a lot of other people have been waiting for this.

Tom's Hardware: "That being said, the Steam Controller really only makes sense if you do the entirety (or at least most) of your gaming on Steam. If you play elsewhere, an Xbox, PlayStation, or Switch Pro controller are cheaper and could work on both Steam and your console of choice. The PS5 controller even has a gyro."

Don’t mistake the Steam Controller for a PC controller. Even though its main function is to play PC games, Valve’s new gamepad communicates with Steam, and only Steam. This is not a general controller for your PC,

You do not need a Steam Machine to use the new Steam Controller. It should work with any computer that runs Steam, and as a generic controller for phones too. People have been ask