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Title: The new Steam controller in a video
Post by: Molly on October 12, 2013, 10:17:29 am
Looks pretty cool...

Title: Re: The new Steam controller in a video
Post by: Gravoth_iii on October 12, 2013, 01:01:01 pm
Cool stuff, might get one... although i still love my ps3 controller.
Title: Re: The new Steam controller in a video
Post by: wayyyyyne on October 12, 2013, 03:19:43 pm
Here's some additional alpha footage of the new controller btw

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Title: Re: The new Steam controller in a video
Post by: Christo on October 12, 2013, 04:06:47 pm
I like this, always hated those analog sticks as a PC gamer.

Although I wonder about durability.
Title: Re: The new Steam controller in a video
Post by: Daunt_Flockula on October 12, 2013, 04:41:32 pm
Quote from: Christo on October 12, 2013, 04:06:47 pm
I like this, always hated those analog sticks as a PC gamer.

Although I wonder about durability.

Still, it is nothing more than the touch version of two analog sticks. Looks cool and neat but I don't think it qualifies enough to replace a mouse and keyboard. As I always say, a controller (any type of it) is only good for platformers and fighting games. The rest is tons better with the mouse+keyboard combo.
Title: Re: The new Steam controller in a video
Post by: Molly on October 12, 2013, 04:46:09 pm
Quote from: ASGUARDIAN on October 12, 2013, 04:41:32 pm
Still, it is nothing more than the touch version of two analog sticks. Looks cool and neat but I don't think it qualifies enough to replace a mouse and keyboard. As I always say, a controller (any type of it) is only good for platformers and fighting games. The rest is tons better with the mouse+keyboard combo.
Did you even watch the video? It's kinda obvious that it's not the same as 2 analog sticks. Especially when he is playing Civ...
Title: Re: The new Steam controller in a video
Post by: Daunt_Flockula on October 12, 2013, 04:48:41 pm
Quote from: benkei on October 12, 2013, 04:46:09 pm
Did you even watch the video? It's kinda obvious that it's not the same as 2 analog sticks. Especially when he is playing Civ...

I did. It's not my habit to rush into comments without taking a look at the presented material. But obviously we see different things here.
Title: Re: The new Steam controller in a video
Post by: zagibu on October 12, 2013, 05:52:56 pm
Quote from: ASGUARDIAN on October 12, 2013, 04:41:32 pm
Still, it is nothing more than the touch version of two analog sticks. Looks cool and neat but I don't think it qualifies enough to replace a mouse and keyboard. As I always say, a controller (any type of it) is only good for platformers and fighting games. The rest is tons better with the mouse+keyboard combo.

It's not meant to replace kb + mouse.
Title: Re: The new Steam controller in a video
Post by: Daunt_Flockula on October 12, 2013, 05:56:09 pm
Quote from: zagibu on October 12, 2013, 05:52:56 pm
It's not meant to replace kb + mouse.

Yeah, I know that. But undoubtedly, the ultimate goal in all of these controller renovation efforts is to present an experience that is as close to m+kb as possible. And all I'm saying is: This controller has made its fair share of progress at that, yet it's not convincing to me atm.

On a side note, I would still like to try and see how it actually turns out when I am at the wheel.
Title: Re: The new Steam controller in a video
Post by: Rumblood on October 12, 2013, 06:48:50 pm
Quote from: ASGUARDIAN on October 12, 2013, 04:41:32 pm
Still, it is nothing more than the touch version of two analog sticks. Looks cool and neat but I don't think it qualifies enough to replace a mouse and keyboard. As I always say, a controller (any type of it) is only good for platformers and fighting games. The rest is tons better with the mouse+keyboard combo.

Did you not watch the FPS portion? It is miles beyond the analog sticks for a shooter.
Title: Re: The new Steam controller in a video
Post by: Kafein on October 13, 2013, 10:55:27 pm
I find it hilarous that they chose Papers Please as a demo game, just to kinda prove their point.

But unless you are really a couch lover I don't see the point.


Quote from: Christo on October 12, 2013, 04:06:47 pm
I like this, always hated those analog sticks as a PC gamer.

Although I wonder about durability.

Analog sticks are the first things that fail on most controllers, because you "cut" the sticks very slowly by repeatedly bashing them on their limits. I think this new controller will last longer actually.
Title: Re: The new Steam controller in a video
Post by: Molly on December 11, 2015, 04:10:57 pm
Title: Re: The new Steam controller in a video
Post by: Leshma on December 11, 2015, 04:15:46 pm
Made in USA

Top, top qualeetee.
Title: Re: The new Steam controller in a video
Post by: Asheram on December 11, 2015, 06:07:53 pm
Quote from: Leshma on December 11, 2015, 04:15:46 pm
Made in USA

Top, top qualeetee.
Thank god its not made in China.
Title: Re: The new Steam controller in a video
Post by: Ikarus on December 12, 2015, 10:37:41 am
why this when all you need is a HDMI cable to your tv and a xbow-controller for your pc for the exact same or even better experience?

it´s...fancy, but it didn´t startle me
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Title: Re: The new Steam controller in a video
Post by: Golem on December 14, 2015, 06:27:17 pm
I would like to see a keyboard with an analog stick for movement, is that a thing, yet?
Title: Re: The new Steam controller in a video
Post by: Molly on December 15, 2015, 09:58:48 am
Quote from: Golem on December 14, 2015, 06:27:17 pm
I would like to see a keyboard with an analog stick for movement, is that a thing, yet?
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Title: Re: The new Steam controller in a video
Post by: IR_Kuoin on December 15, 2015, 10:42:41 am
You can find laptop keyboards with a analog stick in the middle of the keyboard, usually on 2005 - 2010 laptops used for work purposes, of what I have seen personally. Dunno if you can find them on separate keyboards.