SteelSeries Debuts High-Price Aeon Pro Controller
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The company enters the pro-grade market with a $259.99 wireless peripheral featuring swappable batteries and an OLED screen.
SteelSeries has launched the Aeon Pro wireless controller for Xbox and PC, priced at $259.99. According to reporting from The Verge, the company is entering the controller market at a premium price point despite having previously lacked credibility in this specific hardware category.
The Aeon Pro distinguishes itself with a swappable battery system, utilizing the same batteries found in SteelSeries' high-end Elite, Omni, and Arctis Nova Pro headsets. The device ships with two batteries, each providing approximately 12 hours of power, and includes a wireless base station with two USB-C inputs for Xbox and PC connectivity.
Other hardware features include: * **Integrated OLED Screen:** Used for adjusting rumble sensitivity, remapping controls, and switching between Bluetooth, PC, and Xbox modes. * **Tactile Inputs:** Mechanical switches for most buttons and Hall effect triggers and joysticks. * **Customization:** Two-position trigger stops and four non-removable rear paddles.
While basic settings can be managed via the on-board screen, The Verge reports that more complex adjustments, such as creating profiles or modifying stick deadzones, require the GG app on PC.
At $259.99, the Aeon Pro sits at a significantly higher price point than several competitors. The Verge notes that 8BitDo’s Ultimate 3E is available for $149.99 and offers modular button sets, while the Sony DualSense Edge is $60 cheaper. Additionally, Valve offers the Steam Controller for $99 for PC users.