🎮 Gaming May 22, 2026 · Kyle Orland

The Steam Controller’s “drop-in” charger almost started a fire for this owner

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The Steam Controller’s “drop-in” charger almost started a fire for this owner
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When we reviewed the new Steam Controller last month, we noted how the satisfying click of the magnetic charging puck easily connecting to the back of the controller lets users “save the hassle of fiddling with a power cord.” But one Reddit user’s experience highlights how the exposed contacts on that puck can be a fire hazard if Steam Controller owners aren’t careful.
On the r/SteamController subreddit, user Toikka shared how the metal portion of the charging puck “started sizzling due to a sho

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