IGN's ongoing review of the SteelSeries Aeon Pro highlights it as one of the most advanced game controllers on the market, headlined by an "infinite battery" system borrowed from SteelSeries's Arctis Nova Pro headsets. Rather than charging via cable, the controller uses two swappable batteries, allowing users to pop out a depleted one and replace it with a charged spare from the dock in seconds, keeping the controller permanently powered. This positions the Aeon Pro as a premium option that introduces genuinely new functionality to the pro-controller category, though it comes at a significant cost.

The dock doubles as a stand and offers separate USB-C connections for Xbox and PC, plus Bluetooth, letting players switch between systems from the controller itself, though PS5 and Switch 2 support is notably absent. The controller also features Hall-effect thumbsticks and triggers, four rear paddles, tactile clicky buttons throughout, and a small OLED display for battery and profile information. The reviewer praised its feel during extended play but flagged its $260 price as a major drawback, sitting well above rivals such as the Turtle Beach Stealth Ultra and Asus ROG Raikiri II.