Spigen launches charging dock stand for Steam Controller

[u/dapperlemon]

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Spigen-launches-charging-dock-stand-for-Steam-Controller.1416895.0.html

[u/Malt129]

So unnecessary when the puck is fine

[u/jooes → u/Malt129]

The puck doesn't have enough weight to stay in place. This would turn the puck into more of a dock.

It's not exactly revolutionary, but I could see why somebody might want something like this.

[u/dacamel493 → u/jooes]

The puck absolutely does. It chills on the edge of my desk and hasn't once co.e close to falling off.

[u/Oracle_of_Ages → u/dacamel493]

That’s not the problem.

[u/Small_Editor_3693 → u/Malt129]

The puck is awful

[u/tallperson117 → u/Small_Editor_3693]

How so? I was in the first batch to receive their Steam Controllers and it's been great for me so far.

[u/Small_Editor_3693 → u/tallperson117]

Its dangly. Literally every other controller is a stand with some weight to it so it doesnt fall off your desk or tv stand. Its no better than a cable

[u/UnderHero5 → u/Small_Editor_3693]

Mine has been sitting on top of my PC just fine. It is light, but I haven’t had an issue with it not staying where it needs to and when I’m done I just plop my controller over it and it attaches. If it became an issue I’d personally just use one of those sticky cable management things and pop it on the cable to keep it in place, but I haven’t even had to do that.

[u/Small_Editor_3693 → u/UnderHero5]

I've got one of those rubber cable organizers on it now. Shouldnt have to do that just cause valve cheaped out

[u/FeebasProShops → u/Small_Editor_3693]

Charging your controller after every session is stupid. Why would you want to degrade your battery like that?

[u/Small_Editor_3693 → u/FeebasProShops]

Who said I was putting it on the dock every time?

[u/FeebasProShops → u/Small_Editor_3693]

Idk you mentioning most controllers come with a stand. I didn't think about your desk being on waterbed.

[u/Ode1st → u/Malt129]

Just got my controller a couple hours ago and immediately hate the Puck, found this Reddit thread from googling for alternatives while the controller charges. Long USB wire + Puck = more crap lying loose on my desk. Would much prefer a little USB dongle that sits on the back of my PC for the 2.4Ghz wireless connection, and I could just plug the controller in when I want to charge it.

[u/SchwiftySquanchC137 → u/Ode1st]

What in the world is stopping you from just plugging the puck into the back of your pc? You can use the puck in the exact way you just mentioned, you can charge the controller with usbc

[u/Ode1st → u/SchwiftySquanchC137]

So I said I didn't want more crap lying on my desk and your solution is to have the Puck hanging by a wire from a USB slot on my PC down to my desk.

[u/OniDelta → u/Ode1st]

It's okay, some people just don't get it.

[u/Ode1st → u/OniDelta]

I have a really short USBC left over from a 2-pack. I’m going to plug the Puck into the back of the PC with that and more or less balance the Puck on the PC’s other cables so it’s not just hanging there. Dumb, but might do the job.

[u/FragleFameux → u/Ode1st]

Could you use something like this ?

[u/Ode1st → u/FragleFameux]

I could try! The puck might not fit due to the spacing back there, but worth a shot. What’s the search term for that kind of format?

[u/FragleFameux → u/Ode1st]

USB C male to USB A male
That's how i found it :)

[u/Ode1st → u/FragleFameux]

Thanks, my amazon algorithm shows me a bunch of long wires that way. Took me a bit to even find my 3-inch one!

[u/PaperCut611 → u/Ode1st]

Looking at this thread and all I see is rich people problems xD

[u/FeebasProShops → u/Ode1st]

I rubber band or ziptie would solve your "issue"

The controller charges from the top USB port. You can already do what you want.

[u/eleven_good_reasons]

That's rather disappointing, at least the stand should hold the gamepad vertically to save some space.

[u/badcoffee → u/eleven_good_reasons]

I think this is dependent on one's specific use-case. Personally, the space I put the controller in requires it lay flat.

[u/Deep90 → u/badcoffee]

Yeah flat is better if you have it tucked in a drawer or shelf under the a TV.

[u/ButtPlugsForThugz → u/eleven_good_reasons]

Deckmate has had this for months although it's a bit more than this Spigen one

[u/jarvisesdios → u/eleven_good_reasons]

I mean, it's only $15 and their first version. I was honestly expecting it to be $10-15 more.

[u/OozingSubstanceRage → u/jarvisesdios]

Cheap disappointment

[u/jarvisesdios → u/OozingSubstanceRage]

I've never had any issues with Spigen, myself. I use their case for my Deck and it's done a perfectly cromulent job.

[u/jarvisesdios → u/[deleted]]

You do know that's a Simpsons reference, right?

[u/TheHeroOfAllTime]

“And this is where I’d charge my steam controller. 

If I could get one!!!”

[u/PrincessKaylee → u/TheHeroOfAllTime]

had a relative who bought one from someone for the equiv of like US$160 (after delivery) 😅

[u/Primary_Business → u/TheHeroOfAllTime]

That what my thought!

[u/abarrelofmankeys]

Why even make this if it comes with a charge puck? This is like a 3d print type accessory.

For people not reading this just holds the puck, it doesn’t replace it.

[u/BestBelieveItsHere → u/abarrelofmankeys]

Most people don't have 3d printers, and honestly, 15$ ain't terrible for most people.

[u/Edzriel → u/BestBelieveItsHere]

I get your point but if ever needed, alot of libraries have 3D printers now which is neat

[u/Quintuplin → u/BestBelieveItsHere]

You're absolutely right, and honestly, it's refreshing

Nah it's just a puck m8

[u/AndalusianGod → u/abarrelofmankeys]

Yup, lots free files available online. 3D printed a puck adapter for the Ikea Skadis, it's much more convenient than a table dock.

[u/submerging → u/AndalusianGod]

Sounds good. I’ll just buy a $300 3D printer to print what would otherwise be a $15 puck holder. Profit!

[u/AndalusianGod → u/submerging]

Lmao, yeah, it's not worth it if it's the only thing you need.

[u/abarrelofmankeys → u/[deleted]]

This holds the puck. This is a puck holder. You still need the puck.

[u/dryingsocks → u/abarrelofmankeys]

I'd be somewhat interested in this if it replaced the puck (at least the charging feature), but this is kinda worthless

[u/FrizzIeFry → u/abarrelofmankeys]

What the puck were they thinking?

[u/IncredibleGonzo]

I can see the appeal of stands like the Mechanism one, though it's a bit too pricey for me and I don't have a 3D printer, but what's the point of this? It just holds the existing puck and does the same job. The only appeal I can really see in it is if the 90g weight is enough to counteract the pull of the magnets? So you can lift the controller off without having to push down on the puck.

[u/IOnlyLieWhenITalk]

in 2030 when its possible to buy a steam controller this might be useful

[u/Remarkable_Case3339 → u/IOnlyLieWhenITalk]

Don't worry, you'll get one I got mine on Monday.

[u/MinusBear → u/Remarkable_Case3339]

Can't even get in queue in my country.

[u/peanutismint → u/Remarkable_Case3339]

I ordered mine about 4hrs after they opened and my estimated wait time is something like “end of 2027” 🫠

[u/Short-Waltz-3118 → u/IOnlyLieWhenITalk]

I got on list day it launched and got to order in August. So, its slow moving. But it is working through that list.

[u/Gorakian]

I recommend getting this: https://getmechanism.com/products/steam-controller-dock
I picked it up and it's made great. They have a lot of cool stuff in general. They even allow you to 3D print it for free if you'd like.

[u/cunningmunki]

one of the most pointless accessories I've ever seen

[u/punctcom]

This is so useless when the controller comes with the charging puck.

[u/Takco]

Already 3d printed one before my controller even came in.

Perfect little stand that fits the puck and even has a cable management slot for the charging cable.

[u/abjicimus]

Correction: Spigen launches hunk of plastic.

[u/fudgepuppy]

I made a much cooler stand for mine:

• https://i.ibb.co/nFhzrBg/IMG-20260511-180111621.jpg
• https://i.ibb.co/b5NVZPz2/IMG-20260511-180122464.jpg

Also made one that fits the puck, but I haven't confirmed the fit.

[u/badcoffee → u/fudgepuppy]

That's cool, well done!

[u/malahun]

I ordered my controller back in May, still haven’t arrived yet

[u/Slidje]

I can see the same things on ebay

[u/DolphinFlavorDorito]

I have kind of a weird use case in that my PC is at my desk, and sometimes I play there (mostly kbam), but I also have the PC hooked up to a 4k TV at the other end of the room via fiber optic HDMI, and that's where most of my controller gaming happens. So I'd really rather have the puck plugged in to the PC for that faster connection, but ALSO have a charging dock over on the TV stand (preferably charging only, I don't really need the controller trying to connect to it). Not sure if that's a big enough niche to justify a project. Edit: I DO think integrating the dongle and charger is a really cool idea, in general. But for my use case, I wish there were a separate dongle and charger.

[u/dnunn12]

Mechanism makes a much better one imho

[u/leathco]

I didn’t realize the waitlist for the steam controller was as long as it was til I read this thread. I think when I added my name to the line I had mine in a month or two.

[u/Deathcommand]

Holy hell.

I randomly checked Steam one day during a lull between patients and the Steam Controller was available so I tried (like 6 times) and my order went through.

Like I didn't realize how unbelievably lucky I was.

Also this looks worae than the dock itself.

[u/tiagocesar]

Honestly, priced at fifteen dollars, I'll probably get one once it's available where I live. But I was hoping for a more vertical layout, though.

[u/HenryKushinger]

But why though?

[u/nolte100]

What if I told you, your controller can just set on your desk?

[u/secretqwerty10]

spigen should stick to cases

[u/dryingsocks → u/secretqwerty10]

in a way this is just a case for the puck

[u/ukbeast89]

Still waiting for next year 🤷

[u/imtc96]

Great

[u/Chemical-Struggle-13]

Not the game controller innovation I was hoping for but cool. I'm lying a little, I prefer wired controllers and this only really helps wireless controllers. I do get the advantage of a wireless controller, no wire and motion controls are easier to actually involve motion but I think wired are better, I also think flat arcade style controllers are better but the cost difference often outweighs that at this time.

[u/Fredasa → u/Chemical-Struggle-13]

I'm holding out for a version of the controller which follows the other layout. The one that the vast majority of Steam users prefers. Primary analog stick beneath left thumb at rest; primary buttons beneath right thumb at rest.

The extra buttons are what appeal to me. First party Xbox pads don't have enough, and I belatedly discovered that the "share button" can't be repurposed for anything useful.

[u/Neo_Techni → u/Fredasa]

The one that the vast majority of Steam users prefers. Primary analog stick beneath left thumb at rest; primary buttons beneath right thumb at rest.

That is not the one the vast majority prefers.

[u/Fredasa → u/Neo_Techni]

I think you owe it to yourself to google this topic so you don't run the risk of repeating being incorrect.

[u/Cry_Wolff → u/Chemical-Struggle-13]

Why are they better though? You won't notice any latency etc, do you just hate charging the wireless controllers?

[u/Chemical-Struggle-13 → u/Cry_Wolff]

Multiple things can be true, this can be a nice feature for people who use wireless. But it also isn't really a huge deal unless there wasn't a way to charge it before which seems like a big design flaw that people would talk about.

I sometimes notice latency and inconsistencies when I play with a wireless controller that I don't notice when I play wired. Maybe my controller just isn't very good, maybe I imagined it, maybe people keep falling into the idea that simpler is always better, maybe this is a matter of preference.

[u/abarrelofmankeys → u/[deleted]]

If I’m not mistaken this is essentially a holder for the puck, not an alternative.

Yeah first line of the article. It holds the puck.

[u/Hamuelin → u/[deleted]]

Bro had one job to click the link before making incorrect assumptions.

[u/fatbp]

Good to have an aftermarket option. I don't want to rely on valve to order replacement docks.

[u/Captain_Futile → u/fatbp]

This is not a replacement dock. This is a hole to put your Valve puck in.

[u/fatbp → u/Captain_Futile]

Oh I read it wrong then. Thanks for correcting me.

Well this changes everything. I do not want a condom.