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HTC Vive SteamVR Controller (2018) - Compatible with Vive and Vive Pro VR Headsets
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HTC Vive SteamVR Controller (2018) - Compatible with Vive and Vive Pro VR Headsets

Bottom line: The HTC Vive SteamVR Controller: 24 sensors for precise SteamVR room-scale tracking; main trade-off: trackpad-only design lacks modern thumbstick input.

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Mike Perry — Hardware researcher since 2014. For PC VR headsets, synthesises manufacturer specs and independent reviews rather than first-hand lab testing. Core beat: GPU performance across gaming, rendering, and local-LLM inference.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ 24 sensors for precise SteamVR room-scale tracking
  • ✓ Dual-stage trigger adds analog control depth
  • ✓ HD haptic feedback for tactile in-game response
  • ✓ Multi-function trackpad handles movement and menus
  • ✓ Rechargeable 960 mAh battery, no disposables needed

Cons

  • ✗ Trackpad-only design lacks modern thumbstick input
  • ✗ Micro-USB charging, not USB-C
  • ✗ Wands limit finger tracking versus Index knuckles

Manufacturer description

Lets you wirelessly interact and play with the virtual world. Features 24 sensors, Multi-Function trackpad, dual-stage trigger, HD haptic feedback and a rechargeable battery. ˙Includes One Controller, lanyard, Micro-USB cable and power adapter. ˙Battery capacity: 960 mah.

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored HTC Vive SteamVR Controller using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the vr headsets & accessories category. HTC's vr headsets & accessories lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for vr headsets & accessories of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • Lets you wirelessly interact and play with the virtual world
  • Features 24 Sensors, Multi-Function trackpad, dual-stage trigger, HD haptic feedback and a rechargeable battery
  • Compatible with Vive and Vive Pro

Full Specifications

BrandHTC
ConnectivityWireless
Release dateAugust 1, 2019
Type of itemVideo Game
Vibration/RumbleYes

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