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HORI Wireless HORIPAD for Steam (Midnight Black) - Pro Controller Designed for Steam
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HORI Wireless HORIPAD for Steam (Midnight Black) - Pro Controller Designed for Steam

Bottom line: The HORI Wireless HORIPAD for Steam: Purpose-built for Steam: 3 dedicated menu buttons for Big Picture mode; main trade-off: XInput mode works in wired connection only.

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Mike Perry — Hardware researcher since 2014. For PC and console controllers, 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

  • ✓ Purpose-built for Steam: 3 dedicated menu buttons for Big Picture mode
  • ✓ Wireless Bluetooth with 12-hour rechargeable battery life
  • ✓ Includes USB-A Bluetooth dongle if your PC lacks Bluetooth
  • ✓ Capacitive touch thumbsticks plus built-in gyro aiming
  • ✓ Programmable back buttons for custom mapping

Cons

  • ✗ XInput mode works in wired connection only
  • ✗ Non-Steam PC games may need manual input remapping
  • ✗ No listed hall-effect sticks, so drift risk long-term
  • ✗ Steam/Steam Deck focus limits console cross-use

Manufacturer description

The Wireless HORIPAD for Steam is the controller specifically designed for use on Steam™ for Windows 11/10 and Steam Deck™. Quickly pull up Steam menus during gameplay with three dedicated menu buttons - great for playing in Big Picture mode! This fully featured rechargeable pro pad connects to your Steam Deck or Windows PC running Steam via Bluetooth wireless with 12 hours of battery life. No Bluetooth? No problem – HORI has you covered with a USB-A Bluetooth receiver. Also functions as a wired connection via the included USB cable (XInput Mode only compatible with wired connection). Packed…

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored HORI Wireless HORIPAD for Steam using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the controllers & gamepads category. HORI's controllers & gamepads 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 controllers & gamepads 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

  • Rechargeable wireless pro controller designed for Steam for Windows 11/10 & Steam Deck
  • Dedicated buttons for quick access to Steam menus
  • Capacitive Touch Thumbsticks, gyro sensor, programmable buttons, & more
  • Also functions as an XInput controller for Windows 11/10 (wired mode only)
  • Compatible with Steam and Steam Deck

Full Specifications

BrandHORI
ColorMidnight Black
Model NameHPC-055U
ConnectivityWireless
Model NumberHPC-055U
Power SourceBattery Powered
Button Quantity17
Connection TypeWired
Controller TypeGamepad
Hardware PlatformDesktop
Compatible DevicesPC, Windows
Additional FeaturesErgonomic, Motion Sensing, Wireless
Warranty Description1 Year Manfacturer
Connectivity TechnologyUSB
Manufacturer Part NumberHPC-055U
Compatible Video Game Console ModelsValve Steam Deck

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