The Steam Controller will scream if you drop it, and I don’t know how to feel about it

Valve’s new $99 Steam Controller has a hidden Easter egg that can trigger the Wilhelm scream through its haptic motors when dropped.

Users are posting clips and trying to reproduce the effect, though it does not happen on every drop.

The quirky behavior underscores Valve’s unusual hardware design and has fueled buzz around the controller.

At the same time, the controller is hard to find at retail, with resale listings and a reservation queue adding to demand.