You might think I've finally lost the plot, but yes, it turns out the Steam Controller actually screams when it takes a tumble.

This cheeky little Easter egg surfaced on Reddit. The requirement is simple enough: drop the controller from a height of at least 1m, and there’s a random chance it will play the 'Wilhelm Scream'. For the uninitiated, this iconic sound effect originated in the classic film 'Distant Drums' and has since become the gold standard for extras meeting their untimely demise in movies and games alike.

Reports suggest the Easter egg triggers when you activate Bluetooth pairing mode within the 'Big Picture' mode, which transforms the Steam interface into a console-like experience. Regardless of the impact energy, if it falls from that 1m threshold, it might just shriek. What’s truly bizarre is that the Steam Controller lacks a dedicated speaker; it appears to be cleverly using its haptic vibration modules to emit the sound.

Users are finding this unexpected feature rather amusing, with some even conducting elaborate experiments to trigger it. However, a fair warning from those who have tried: your floor will be unforgiving, so if you’re desperate to hear it, do yourself a favour and drop it onto a bed or sofa instead.

Meanwhile, the Steam Controller, which launched on the 5th, saw such a frenzy of interest that it sold out in a heartbeat. Consequently, pre-orders were opened up again on the 8th.