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The Next Gen Controllers
- Thread starter Muzicfreq
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yeah but I'm pretty sure it's just a six axis gyro
WAIT.
Wait. Wait wait wait.
When did the definition of "paddles" with respect to controllers change? The literal last time I heard that term used in this context, they referred to the rotational controllers used for Pong-style games on the Atari 2600. Did Valve really appropriate the word to mean something completely different? Is that like what they refer to the touchpads as now?
I don't have OCD, but it would be seriously triggered right now.
I don't think you know what OCD is.
I hope console platform-holders take a strong look at the Steam controller, both from a functionality standpoint and a customization one. The right pad in combination with high fidelity haptic feedback makes it significantly superior to an analog stick for any form of aiming, camera control, and cursor use. There is still a use-case for the left analog stick, but the right one really needs to go.
Mr_Antimatter
Member
I'd improve the battery life on the DS 4, add better rumble, and those wheel shoulder buttons to replace L1/R1.
Mr_Antimatter
Member
6 axis motion sensing (3 axis accelerometer, 3 axis gyroscope) per wiki. It's not he sixaxis's tilt sensor.
primasaurus
Member
GYRO for FPS, it's just that good once you embrace it
ProgenitorCastle
Banned
All of these, with the addition of the TV button from Wii U Gamepad...comes in handy when, say, the remote is lost...you can change TV inputs on the fly, raise/lower volume, etc.
And wired as an option
yeah, HD rumble seems too dope
"HD Rumble" is just Linear Resonant Actuators, and is in a bunch of different product already, and expertly used. Vive Controllers and Steam Controllers use force reactors, the more powerful variant with greater range than the versions of what Nintendo is using. Gyro as well has been in tons of stuff for controllers for quite a long time. Utility in PC and VR games is great. DS tried and Icarus is one of the few that got close to pushing it. DS4 has it but sadly doesn't use it enough.
Anyway, basically Nintendo hasn't revolutionised these at all
No more led lights. Convex sticks over concave. I want to be able to set the controller down without depressing the triggers. Speakers inside are cool. Headphone jack is a must.
Make the fucking things way cheaper. I don't buy local multiplayer games outside of 360/Steam because I'm not buying $180 of controllers for occasional use. I'm sure it's fairly common and impacts sales of those games when controllers are so expensive. Most "party" games would work fine with a Dual Shock 1, why not release a scaled down "party edition" controller for $15-20 on that level that only works for party games?
Make the fucking things way cheaper. I don't buy local multiplayer games outside of 360/Steam because I'm not buying $180 of controllers for occasional use. I'm sure it's fairly common and impacts sales of those games when controllers are so expensive. Most "party" games would work fine with a Dual Shock 1, why not release a scaled down "party edition" controller for $15-20 on that level that only works for party games?
TimeEffect
Member
Paddles dammit. Maybe a scroll wheel too
Kent
Member
The Elite controller is simply the best. The paddles and interchangeable sticks and D-pad make a huge difference, and need to be standards.
Other than that, I want my C and Z buttons again, and not in the thumb-breakingly-awful positions that the Black and White buttons were on the original Xbox's Controller S.
Other than that, I want my C and Z buttons again, and not in the thumb-breakingly-awful positions that the Black and White buttons were on the original Xbox's Controller S.
CuckFupertino
Banned
Oculus Touch "tracks" your finger position through all buttons being capacitive. It doesn't really know if you're pointing or lifted off the trigger by 1mm. It just knows whether your finger is on the button or not.
primasaurus
Member
Damn don't forget the advantages of a touchscreen for many obvious reasons
DarkConfidant
Member
I like the touchpad and built in speaker of the DS4. Like any other Sony innovation, none of their third parties use it, but I would love if those became standard.
Also I would like them to redo the controller light, but s have it change color during gameplay or to designate characters during multiplayer.
Built in headphone jack and share button go without saying.
Also I would like them to redo the controller light, but s have it change color during gameplay or to designate characters during multiplayer.
Built in headphone jack and share button go without saying.
Yet I did.
I hope console platform-holders take a strong look at the Steam controller, both from a functionality standpoint and a customization one. The right pad in combination with high fidelity haptic feedback makes it significantly superior to an analog stick for any form of aiming, camera control, and cursor use. There is still a use-case for the left analog stick, but the right one really needs to go.
I doubt this will happen. People will probably get impatient with them like they did with the steam controller.
Most people don't want to take the time to learn how to use it, which is a shame because its a great controller once you get used to it. Esspecially for emulation.
Reminds me of that Nintendo patent with clickable scroll wheels instead of L and R buttons. Why the hell didn't they implement it to the joycons... maybe they would cost even more then?
MechanicalWall
Banned
Don't know what they should ADD, but I'll tell you what, Sony better SUBTRACT that fucking light on the Dualshock. It eats up battery in order to do... what, exactly? No one's looking at their controller while playing a game.
Nostremitus
Member
Only on Windows 10.
it is by far the worst controller addition in years - maybe ever
no idea why they didnt bother to include an 'off' button
we also need less shitty lofi speakers in controllers
WAIT.
Wait. Wait wait wait.
When did the definition of "paddles" with respect to controllers change? The literal last time I heard that term used in this context, they referred to the rotational controllers used for Pong-style games on the Atari 2600. Did Valve really appropriate the word to mean something completely different? Is that like what they refer to the touchpads as now?
I don't have OCD, but it would be seriously triggered right now.
These things:
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JeremyEtcetera
Unconfirmed Member
Replace the right joystick. There are more accurate options out there to consider that aren't just called a mouse.
Vital Tundra
Member
Nintendo is the only console manufacturer to do this, as my post stated. the PC space doesn't really mean much in that regard. I suppose they werent the first, but its not like others are doing it well in the video game space.
LinkSlayer64
Member
Gyro.
Grip buttons/paddles.
Analogue triggers.
HD rumble maybe when I experience it.
Edit I love my Steam controller, so I dunno about the pads, but the above I can say for sure.
Grip buttons/paddles.
Analogue triggers.
HD rumble maybe when I experience it.
Edit I love my Steam controller, so I dunno about the pads, but the above I can say for sure.
I've said it time and time again: dynamic button resistance. Give the developer control over how easy or hard it should be to press any one button in any given situation. Would do so much for immersion.
I'd also love eye tracking to be introduced as a means of control but that would be sort of difficult to do outside of VR applications or optional implementations that require extra eye tracking hardware.
I'd also love eye tracking to be introduced as a means of control but that would be sort of difficult to do outside of VR applications or optional implementations that require extra eye tracking hardware.