# It's easy to find a great gamepad that's cheaper than the Steam Controller - here are my top picks under $100 based on hands-on testing with each one

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- **Source:** [Gamesradar](https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-controllers/its-easy-to-find-a-great-gamepad-thats-cheaper-than-the-steam-controller-here-are-my-top-picks-under-usd100-based-on-hands-on-testing-with-each-one/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a392a969d2e1dbe1a01dc48)
- **Published:** 2026-06-22
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #steam
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a392a969d2e1dbe1a01dc48

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