Connections
- Steam Controller 2026
- 2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth connection
- Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2
- Bluetooth connection
Controller comparison
Steam Controller 2026 vs Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2
Compare key specifications, features and design side by side.
01Selected  Steam Controller 2026
KSh 32,000Out of Stock | 02  Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2
KSh 26,000In Stock |
|---|
Add to comparison
2 spaces available
PlayStation Portal RemoteKSh 32,000
Nintendo Switch Split PadKSh 13,500
PS4 DualShock 4 Wireless ControllerKSh 3,000
Logitech G29 Driving Force Steering Wheel and PedalsKSh 35,000
PlayStation Portal Remote 30th Anniversary Limited EditionKSh 45,000
Logitech Flight Yoke SystemKSh 46,500
Logitech Flight Simulator Rudder PedalsKSh 49,000
2 of 4 products
Our quick verdict
The Steam Controller 2026 is a wireless PC game controller, while the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 is a configurable wireless game controller.
Charging
- Steam Controller 2026
- USB-C or magnetic Steam Controller Puck charging
- Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2
- USB-C charging
Remapping and profiles
- Steam Controller 2026
- Custom control layouts through Steam Input
- Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2
- Up to three custom profiles and one default profile
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.
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2
- Supported platforms: Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One.
- Connection methods: Xbox Wireless, Bluetooth or USB-C cable.
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
| Priority | Steam Controller 2026 | Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Connections | 2.4GHz through Steam Controller Puck | Xbox Wireless |
| Charging | USB-C or magnetic Steam Controller Puck charging | USB-C charging |
| Remapping and profiles | Custom control layouts through Steam Input | Up to three custom profiles and one default profile |
| Supported platforms | Devices running Steam or Steam Link, including Windows and Linux PCs | Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One |
| Sticks and triggers | Two magnetic TMR thumbsticks with capacitive touch and analogue triggers | Adjustable-tension thumbsticks and shorter hair-trigger locks |
| Haptic feedback and force feedback | Four haptic motors: two in the trackpads and two in the grips | Impulse Triggers and rumble motors, adjustable in the app |
Tick a topic above to see how each product answers it.
Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
These products have the same published specifications.
Similarities
- Both charge over USB-C.
- Both connect over Bluetooth.
In summary
Get the Steam Controller 2026 if you want a wireless PC game controller, or the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 if you want a configurable wireless game controller.
Back to compared products ↑In-stock alternatives
For Steam Controller 2026PlayStation Portal RemoteView product ↗For Steam Controller 2026Logitech G29 Driving Force Steering Wheel and PedalsView product ↗
For Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2PS5 DualSense Edge Wireless ControllerView product ↗For Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2PlayStation Portal Remote 30th Anniversary Limited EditionView product ↗Related comparisons
PlayStation Portal RemoteSteam Controller 2026Nintendo Switch Split PadSteam Controller 2026PS4 DualShock 4 Wireless ControllerSteam Controller 2026Logitech G29 Driving Force Steering Wheel and PedalsSteam Controller 2026Steam Controller 2026PlayStation Portal Remote 30th Anniversary Limited EditionSteam Controller 2026Logitech Flight Yoke SystemSteam Controller 2026Logitech Flight Simulator Rudder PedalsSteam Controller 2026
Xbox Nano Controller