Valve has confirmed a hidden easter egg feature within the Steam Controller hardware. Dropping the device on the main menu can trigger a specific audio event. The controller plays the Wilhelm Scream sound effect when this action occurs.
Reservation system limits demand and prevents scalper activity on the market
The audio mechanism relies on the controller's internal rumble motors rather than a dedicated speaker. The motors vibrate in a sophisticated pattern to recreate the sound. This functionality is not available in all modes. The feature only activates when the user's PC is running Steam Big Picture mode.
Valve implemented a reservation system for the Steam Controller to manage demand. The company stated that once a user reserves the device, their place in line is saved. Order emails will be sent in the same order that reservations were made when stock returns.
This hardware discovery highlights specific engineering choices in the controller's design. The use of rumble motors for sound generation differs from standard peripheral audio methods. The requirement for Big Picture mode restricts the easter egg to a specific gaming interface context.
Source: VideoGameChronicles
