I was already convinced I’d buy the Steam controller when it was available – but this secret feature just cemented my future purchase

• Several users online have discovered a Steam Controller Easter Egg
• The Steam Controller emits a Wilhelm scream when dropped
• It’s unclear how Valve implemented this, but it could be via a built-in speaker or haptic motors

Valve’s Steam Controller is highly regarded as one of the best PC controllers available for many reasons, and another one has just been added to the list to further justify its high ranking.

On Reddit, users have discovered a Steam Controller Easter Egg, as the controller literally emits a Wilhelm scream when dropped. The Wilhelm Scream is a famous sound effect used throughout cinema – often when minor characters fall to their doom. It can be heard in films such as Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Lord of the Rings and many, many others. Below you can hear a few examples.