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The Steam Controller has a hidden Wilhelm scream, and people are dropping it on purpose
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The Steam Controller has a hidden Wilhelm scream, and people are dropping it on purpose

XDA·Simon Batt·20 days ago
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Published May 12, 2026, 9:06 PM EDT Simon is a Computer Science BSc graduate who has been writing about technology since 2014, and using Windows machines since 3.1. After working for an indie game studio and acting as the family's go-to technician for all computer issues, he found his passion for writing and decided to use his skill set to write about all things tech. Since beginning his writing career, he has written for many different publications such as WorldStart , Listverse , and MakeTechEasier . However, after finding his home at MakeUseOf in February 2019, he would eventually move on to its sister site, XDA, to bring the latest and greatest in Windows, Linux, and DIY electronics. Summary Steam Controller can emit the Wilhelm Scream via haptics when dropped in Steam Big Picture mode. It plays sporadically on soft surfaces, has a cooldown, and doesn't always trigger. Reddit and PC Gamer confirmed; drop a controller on a bed in Big Picture to hear it.…

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