A Steam Controller puck reportedly shorted against a Pixel Watch strap. Valve is investigating, with no recall announced.
Key takeaways
- On May 22, Notebookcheck reported that a Steam Controller owner said the included puck began sizzling after contacting a metal Pixel Watch 3 strap, pro...
- The reported damage was limited. No one was hurt, and the user said neither device suffered functional damage. But the incident puts a sharp safety spotlight on an acc...
- May 22 report puts Valve’s puck design under scrutiny
- The report came from Reddit user Toikka, who posted a PSA on the SteamController subreddit after the puck’s exposed pins reportedly contacted a metallic smartw...
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