The Steam Controller is dead, but its legacy lives on

Valve Software is putting an end to one of its hardware endeavors. The company has produced its last Steam Controller, according to The Verge. And it’s planning on selling its existing stock by the end of its ongoing Autumn Sale. As part of that event, you can get the Steam Controller for $5, which is 90% off its normal $50 price. And then, when it’s gone, it is gone for good. As of the time of this posting, the Steam Store says that it has a “limited quantity remaining.”

The Steam Controller first debuted in 2013. It then launched as a product in 2015. It was part of Valve’s efforts to expand how people access PC games. It came along at the same time as the Linux-based SteamOS and the long-defunct quasi-console Steam Machines push (affordable gaming machines for your living room). Valve also put a lot of effort into Big Picture mode to make Steam more compatible with a TV experience. And the Steam Controller fit into that overall initiative.