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Steam Controller trailer, $50
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alexandros
Banned
Second stick? Where?
Kinky John
Member
That's what I wanted to know, if it can act just like a normal controller it would be great.
FFVII was just an example
The fine print says they go ahead and charge you at the time of purchase. But you have until it ships to cancel for a full refund. Kinda wished they'd just wait until it shipped like Amazon, but a full refund isn't bad either.
Derp, meant first and only stick. Got the 3DS on the mind.
Kinky John
Member
I ordered the controller at GAME. I'm a bit wary of climbing aboard the V1 train though.
runningjoke
Member
Bought it.
Glass Shark
Banned
I'm looking forward to trying the controller, but I'm especially fascinated by the trailer itself. I don't think I've ever seen anything quite like that from Valve.
Fine print also states refunds are credited back to Steam Wallet, if I'm not mistaken.
BlastProcessing
Member
Rumble hasn't really changed since the N64 rumble pack. It traditionally uses a spinning motor to shake.
You can see it there in the bottom right.
The Steam controller uses a linear actuator. It's more like a piston that moves forward and back.
It will probably look something like this.
This should be able to create a much broader range of sensations than the old spinning weight, because it is much more precise. Think of it as higher resolution shaking.
How much of an actual difference it will make in games? Jurys still out on that one, but I want to try it.
The Cowboy
Member
Anyone else think they picked Game in the UK (for example) as they have a lot of walk in stores?, it will easily allow all stores to have demo pods to try the controller before buying it - this is something that will help a lot of people really, to see how it feels before putting some money down on one.
Should cost less if you are not going direct to Valve. Most places have free shipping
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Deleted member 752119
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I prefer AA's as I have a bunch of Eneloops I've accumulated over the years. But it's not a deal breaker either way. Not a big deal to have two DS4s and a charger dock. Though I prefer having less dock/charging cable clutter.
i cant use amazon, and gamestop doesnt have the link up yet
cartographer
Member
I think it may just be the quality of the video, but the aesthetics are a bit weird to me. The Steam logo in the middle sort of reminds me of the original Xbox controllers, though obviously not as big. Buttons look weird in general (I think the Xbox One buttons look weird, too). Trackpads, analog stick and triggers look fine.
As for uses, not really sure this is for me but for happy for the targeted audience to get a chance at a peripheral that might improve their gaming experience.
As for uses, not really sure this is for me but for happy for the targeted audience to get a chance at a peripheral that might improve their gaming experience.
They're suboptimal for a wide variety of genres, and particularly the burgeoning popular genres of the day (MOBAs, MMOs, puzzle/strategy games like Candy Crush or Clash of Clans, etc.) They don't have to go away or anything, but they're showing their age.
CrispyGoomba
Member
2 AA batteries? Missed opportunity for it to be USB powered.
Assuming there isn't a hardware issue, a lot can be done over Steam via updates, since most of it is software / firmware. I don't there's another controller with such a solution other than some mice and firmware updates. I heard eventually they will be opening up the controllers to third parties to do their own, so things like different designs and built in lithium ion batteries will probably be a thing
The Elite
BOSS
I guess they look suboptimal to me for anything that requires 3rd person world movement.
That small moment in the video when you see the user having to swipe his thumb multiple times to move Geralt really stood out.
I have on ordered now since I think it's the only controller compatible with Steam Link.
HappehLemons
Member
I tempted, but I need to wait and see how this handles a game like street fighter.
I wonder if the gyro allows you to enable Splatoon-like "third analog stick" type of control. It just works so well. Either way I'm was big fan of this controller back when they first announced it and I still am. Dope trailer. Shows exactly why the controller has so much potential.
publicpwnerer
Member
Please don't put words in my mouth. Tradtional controllers =/= precision (I wasn't referring to controller precision Vs. a M&K, but rather subtle stick movement Vs. Trackpad swiping). Third person action games such as The Witcher, Batman, Assassins Creed etc are fine for a controller. For anything requiring precision, I use M&K.
Edit: As I said, I'm not really willing to spend $50 on a device that will undoubtedly be mixed / preferential in terms of comfort, rather than a revolution to current control schemes.
JayWood2010
Member
Do we know a release date or window?
Says it on the main page.
Nov 10th - General release
Oct 16th - Preorder release. (For preorders done today only, apparently - or until they 'run out'?)
The entire point of the controller is that no games need to support it at all. It emulates a mouse and keyboard, so it's instantly compatible with every PC game ever provided you can find a reasonable button layout.
"A limited quantity of orders will be shipped October 16th, weeks in advance of our official launch."
Official launch is in November.
The Elite
BOSS
October 16th for early orders. November 10th wide release.
2002whitegt
Member
I live for new gadgets, hoping this lives up to what it's meant to be. Went ahead and pre-ordered.
A.D. Skinner
Member
That price is amazing. Many will hop on for sure.
Sorcerer
Member
So the dongle is basically for those who want to use this on a Windows machine?
I don't need it if I get a Steam Machine?
Although on the Alienware Steam Machine you can hide the dongle in the port beneath the console, so it's not intrusive anyway.
Did not know this. Pretty Cool.
FaintDeftone
Junior Member
If I preorder, do they charge me now or when it ships? If they wait until shipment I'll go ahead and preorder one so I can have it early.
