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Steam Controller 2026 vs PlayStation Portal Remote 30th Anniversary Limited Edition

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Steam Controller 2026

Steam Controller 2026

  • 2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth connection.
  • USB-C or magnetic Steam Controller Puck charging.
  • Motion sensing: six-axis IMU with Grip Sense capacitive gyro activation.
  • Remapping and profiles: custom control layouts through Steam Input.
  • Supported platforms: devices running Steam or Steam Link.
KSh 32,000Out of Stock
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PlayStation Portal Remote 30th Anniversary Limited Edition

PlayStation Portal Remote 30th Anniversary Limited Edition

  • Broadband Wi-Fi.
  • Supported platforms: remote Play of compatible PS5 and PS4 games.
  • Integrated controls beside an 8-inch 1080p LCD display.
  • 3.5mm wired headset jack.
KSh 45,000In Stock

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Our quick verdict

The Steam Controller 2026 is a wireless PC game controller, while the PlayStation Portal Remote 30th Anniversary Limited Edition is a handheld remote player for PS5.

Connections

Steam Controller 2026
2.4GHz through Steam Controller Puck
PlayStation Portal Remote 30th Anniversary Limited Edition
Broadband Wi-Fi

Product type

Steam Controller 2026
Wireless PC game controller
PlayStation Portal Remote 30th Anniversary Limited Edition
Handheld remote player

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Steam Controller 2026

  • Supported platforms: Devices running Steam or Steam Link.
  • Connection methods: 2.4GHz through Steam Controller Puck.
  • Product type: Wireless PC game controller.

PlayStation Portal Remote 30th Anniversary Limited Edition

  • Supported platforms: Remote Play of compatible PS5 and PS4 games.
  • Connection methods: Broadband Wi-Fi.
  • Product type: Handheld remote player for PS5.

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PrioritySteam Controller 2026PlayStation Portal Remote 30th Anniversary Limited Edition
Connections2.4GHz through Steam Controller PuckBroadband Wi-Fi
Supported platformsDevices running Steam or Steam Link, including Windows and Linux PCsRemote Play of compatible PS5 and PS4 games installed on a paired PS5 console
Product typeWireless PC game controllerHandheld remote player for PS5
Haptic feedback and force feedbackFour haptic motors: two in the trackpads and two in the gripsHaptic feedback and adaptive triggers in supported games

Detailed comparison

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General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSteam Controller 2026PlayStation Portal Remote 30th Anniversary Limited Edition
ModelSteam Controller (2026)PlayStation Portal Remote Player - 30th Anniversary Limited Edition
Product typeWireless PC game controllerHandheld remote player for PS5

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSteam Controller 2026PlayStation Portal Remote 30th Anniversary Limited Edition
ChargingUSB-C or magnetic Steam Controller Puck charging—

Controls

Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationSteam Controller 2026PlayStation Portal Remote 30th Anniversary Limited Edition
Buttons and control layoutFace buttons, directional pad, shoulder buttons, four assignable rear buttons and two pressure-sensitive trackpadsIntegrated controls beside an 8-inch 1080p LCD display; up to 60fps, depending on the game and network
Sticks and triggersTwo magnetic TMR thumbsticks with capacitive touch and analogue triggers—
Motion sensingSix-axis IMU with Grip Sense capacitive gyro activation—
Haptic feedback and force feedbackFour haptic motors: two in the trackpads and two in the gripsHaptic feedback and adaptive triggers in supported games
Remapping and profilesCustom control layouts through Steam Input—

Compatibility & Connection

Compatibility & Connection specifications comparison
SpecificationSteam Controller 2026PlayStation Portal Remote 30th Anniversary Limited Edition
Supported platformsDevices running Steam or Steam Link, including Windows and Linux PCs, tablets and smartphones. Some macOS Steam titles using Apple’s Game Controller framework are incompatible.Remote Play of compatible PS5 and PS4 games installed on a paired PS5 console; a PlayStation account and online PS5 console in On or Rest mode are required. VR and peripheral-dependent games are excluded.
Connection methods2.4GHz through Steam Controller Puck; Bluetooth or USB-C tethered playBroadband Wi-Fi; at least 5Mbps required, with 15Mbps or faster recommended
Ports and headset support—3.5mm wired headset jack, built-in speakers and support for PlayStation Link wireless audio devices

In summary

Get the Steam Controller 2026 if you want a wireless PC game controller, or the PlayStation Portal Remote 30th Anniversary Limited Edition if you want a handheld remote player for PS5.

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