Horipad for Steam: One-minute reviewThe Horipad for Steam is a dedicated PC controller built with Steam integration in mind. This means that Valve’s monolithic game launcher recognizes the controller immediately, granting quick access to Big Picture Mode and various settings like deadzone and gyro calibration.I went into my time with the Horipad for Steam thinking it could be a worthwhile cheap Valve Steam Controller (2026) alternative with that in mind. But after nearly two weeks of testing, I’m thinking I’d recommend almost any other PC-compatible controller over this one.(Image credit: Future)The Horipad for Steam is awful; an alarming step-back for a brand that typically delivers solid (if rarely spectacular) budget-friendly controllers and accessories. From its flimsy build quality to the bizarre lack of even Hall effect stick tech, this is a shoddy controller that isn’t built to last in the same way many of its competitors are.Before I get too…
