SteelSeries Launches $259.99 Aeon Pro Controller for Xbox and PC as Battery Swapping Sets It Apart
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Updated · The Verge · Sep 8
SteelSeries Launches $259.99 Aeon Pro Controller for Xbox and PC as Battery Swapping Sets It Apart
3 articles · Updated · The Verge · Sep 8
Summary
$259.99 buys SteelSeries’ new Aeon Pro, a wireless Xbox and PC controller now on sale with an OLED screen, four rear paddles and Hall-effect sticks and triggers.
Two hot-swappable batteries lasting about 12 hours each are the standout feature, with the spare charging in an included base station that also switches between Xbox, PC and Bluetooth sources.
Most settings can be changed on the controller itself, including remapping, rumble and presets, while deeper tuning such as deadzones and profile creation still requires SteelSeries’ GG PC app.
The premium pricing faces immediate competition: Sony’s DualSense Edge is about $60 cheaper, Valve’s Steam Controller costs $99, and 8BitDo’s Ultimate 3E undercuts it at $149.99.
Despite missing extras like a carrying case, the launch gives SteelSeries a credible entry into the high-end controller market after being better known for gaming headsets.