Steam Controller's Wilhelm Scream Easter Egg Discovered Amidst Stock Shortages
Valve's new Steam Controller hides a Wilhelm Scream Easter egg triggered by drops, while demand outstrips supply, leading to reservation queues.
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Yes, Valve's new Steam Controller screams if you drop it from a great enough height
Valve's new Steam Controller features a Wilhelm scream Easter egg that triggers if the device is dropped from a sufficient height. This feature appears to activate when the controller is in Steam's Big Picture mode. The company is also working to restock the popular controller after its initial supply sold out quickly.
New Steam Controller does a Wilhelm scream if you drop it
Valve's new Steam Controller features an unexpected Easter egg: it emits the Wilhelm scream sound effect when dropped. This is achieved through the controller's haptic motors, as it lacks a built-in speaker. The article also touches on delays for the Steam Machine and VR headset due to a memory crisis.
Steam Controller’s Easter egg makes it scream when dropped, which is different from your scream when you can’t buy one
Valve's new Steam Controller features a hidden Easter egg that plays the Wilhelm Scream using its haptic motors when dropped while Steam is in Big Picture mode. The controller, which went on sale May 4, 2026, has experienced significant stock issues, leading Valve to implement a reservation queue system to manage demand and limit resellers.
The Steam Controller Features A Very Familar-Sounding Easter Egg
The Steam Controller has been found to feature a hidden Easter egg where it plays the Wilhelm Scream sound effect when dropped from a height of approximately three feet. This discovery was confirmed by GameSpot, highlighting the playful nature of Valve's engineers. The article advises users to test this feature in a safe, cushioned environment.
Valve snuck a Wilhelm scream easter egg into the new Steam Controller
Valve has included a Wilhelm scream easter egg in the new Steam Controller. When dropped, the gamepad will occasionally emit the iconic sound effect, a feature that appears to be triggered by haptics and gyros. This secret feature was discovered by a Reddit user and confirmed by PC Gamer staff.
