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There's been a lot of talk about the Steam Controller in the last few months, so I don't blame you if you've started to think about renewing your own gamepad. Times are hard right now though, and I don't blame you if the price of the Steam Controller is a little steep. The good news is, there are plenty of amazing PC controllers today that come in well under Valve's price tag.
Truth be told, I'd only really recommend the Steam Controller to certain types of players: the ones on PC who want something they can play mouse and keyboard games with from the comfort of a couch, bed, or anywhere that's away from a desk. The trackpads of the Steam Controller are its best asset, and although I think it's a really comfortable gamepad to use, I can think of loads that I'd recommend that are cheaper and offer on-par or better features for less money.
With that said, I've supplied a list of budget controllers down below. All of these have "pro" level features, and they all come in under $100. That means they all have back buttons, advanced thumbstick tech that's immune to stick drift, customizable features, companion software, and/or other accessories and extras that you don't get on stock controllers from Sony, Microsoft, or Nintendo. With Prime Day gaming deals happening right now, you might find that a lot of them are discounted, so your money could go even further. For more info on each one, click the "view details" button below each pick.
Don't forget too, that Prime Day is officially getting under way this week, meaning that you might be able to find some of these budget controllers for even more affordable prices. In fact, if some of the more expensive ones go on offer during the sale, you might also be able to make your money go a little further by checking out my personal list of top tested controllers to watch this Prime Day.
