Your Steam Controller Might Scream If You Drop It

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A Reddit user found a Steam Controller Easter egg that plays a Wilhelm scream when the gamepad is dropped.
Engadget confirmed the effect, which uses the controller’s haptic motors rather than a built-in speaker.
The sound appears to trigger through vibration and seems to have a cooldown period.
The discovery highlights Valve’s playful hardware design and quickly drew tests from other users.



