Friday, June 28th 2024
Hori Unveils Valve-Licensed Steam Controller for Japanese Market
Hori, a veteran Japanese peripheral maker, is set to release a Valve-licensed Steam controller in Japan on October 31. Priced at ¥7980 (about $50), the controller will come in four vibrant colors: Neon Yellow, Luminous Violet, Shiny White, and Midnight Black. This Japan-exclusive launch represents an intriguing development in the Steam Controller's evolution and potentially signals Valve's ongoing efforts to capture the Japanese gaming market, long known for its affinity for portable gaming. Unlike its predecessors, the Hori Steam Controller avoids trackpads in favor of traditional analog sticks and D-pads, a design choice that may appeal to console gamers, particularly Nintendo Switch users.
Despite this significant change, the new controller retains several key features from earlier Valve designs. It boasts dual analog sticks with touch sensitivity, a feature inherited from the Steam Deck that enables precise gyro aim toggling. The controller offers comprehensive Steam Input configuration options in its "Steam Mode," as well as an "XInput Mode" for non-Steam games. It supports both Bluetooth and wired USB connectivity and includes built-in gyro functionality. Additional features include four programmable buttons, rapid-fire capability, and dedicated Steam and Quick Access buttons for use in Steam Mode. While its availability beyond Japan remains uncertain, this release shows Valve's commitment to expanding its footprint in the global gaming hardware market.
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Hori on X, via Tom's Hardware
Despite this significant change, the new controller retains several key features from earlier Valve designs. It boasts dual analog sticks with touch sensitivity, a feature inherited from the Steam Deck that enables precise gyro aim toggling. The controller offers comprehensive Steam Input configuration options in its "Steam Mode," as well as an "XInput Mode" for non-Steam games. It supports both Bluetooth and wired USB connectivity and includes built-in gyro functionality. Additional features include four programmable buttons, rapid-fire capability, and dedicated Steam and Quick Access buttons for use in Steam Mode. While its availability beyond Japan remains uncertain, this release shows Valve's commitment to expanding its footprint in the global gaming hardware market.
25 Comments on Hori Unveils Valve-Licensed Steam Controller for Japanese Market
Also, no mention of AI this & AI that, how dare they launch a product without it. :roll:
Good thing (Whether that's a real thing or not) is I don't have to worry about it.
www.amazon.fr/Hori-Edge-301-Gaming-Noir-Japan/dp/B0160MAY1G
These do look awesome, although I suppose the DualSense is still the best option for PC gaming taking DS4Windows and DSX into account
Also still waiting for a joycon/VR-esque PC controller you can split apart
Snark aside Hori is a good no bullshit brand that sells high end peripherals with a minimal markup and minimal styling. They get "official" from Nintendo, Playstation, Xbox, and more. There stuff is generally comparable to the top first party stuff and better in some key areas. If it's Hori it will be no frills, built like a tank, and with a reasonable ask.
i think it have chance available in us toothey have .uk sites (hori.co.uk/) and also amazon various eu stores but probably not cover all eu region