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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fs2Yh1PFwM

Promo for the new controller

 

[PairOfFilthySocks]

Really hope they can pull this off. Dual analogues are clunky and archaic as hell at this point.

 

[Piccoro]

Looks good. I assume it's wireless?
And what type of battery does it use?

 

[Balmung421]

Just preordered both the controller and steam link on steam. Bundle for $100. Really excited for this!

 

[Übermatik]

I refuse to approve of the concept until I try it... Still, it looks very promising.

 

[Dreams-Visions]

Looks really good. I look forward to reviews.

 

[-SD-]

That should have casually shown some Half-Life 3 gameplay footage. Like it's no big deal.

 

[Alienous]

I forgot about this.

Cool trailer. It almost sold me on something I have no use for.

 

[Raide]

I refuse to approve of the concept until I try it... Still, it looks very promising.

100% this.

Until I try using it with the games I play, it looks too weird.

 

[R3TRODYCE]

I need this.

 

[mrqs]

I would buy that. Any news about if it is PS4 compatible?

I wouldn't buy one JUST for PC. But if i can use on my PS4 too, would be awesome.

 

[Tarin02543]

This will be mine, I can't wait till November. I'm buying this together with Steam Link

 

[No_Style]

Looks good. I assume it's wireless?
And what type of battery does it use?

USB Dongle for Wireless
2x AA Batteries

 

[ashecitism]

here's the updated store page: http://store.steampowered.com/app/353370/?cc=us

Looks good. I assume it's wireless?
And what type of battery does it use?

• Dual trackpads
• HD haptics
• Analog stick
• Dual-stage triggers, each with 10° of travel, a magnetic flux sensor, and a tactile switch
• Gyroscope and accelerometer sensors enabling tilt-to-steer racing wheel functionality and other motion-controlled input
• Configurable controls
• Local multiplayer capability, as supported by games
  [*] Wired or wireless (dual mode)
  [*] USB 2.0 via Micro USB port (cable not included)
  [*] Estimated 5 meters of wireless communications range. Actual results may vary.
  [*] Provides up to 80 hours of standard game play using the included AA batteries during preliminary testing. Battery life will vary based on usage and other factors, such as type of batteries used. Actual results may vary.
  

In-box

• Steam Controller
  [*] 2 AA batteries
  [*] USB wireless pairing dongle

 

[mnannola]

I'm sold. I think being able to easily download configurations from the community will be a godsend for indie titles that don't have controller support out of the box.

 

[Obliterator]

Pre ordered both this and Link just to try it out. No idea if it will be good or terrible but its the kind of thing I want to experience myself

 

[Fracas]

Looks rough. I'd give it a try though.

 

[SmokyDave]

Nice. Looking forward to getting my hands on one of these bad boys.

 

[Nzyme32]

Already preordered via GAME because it releases almost a month earlier. Got my hopes pinned on this working out well enough for the lounge and mouse games. Also looking forward to seeing the dynamic firmware get tuned up over time

Looks good. I assume it's wireless?
And what type of battery does it use?

If it is as they said last time, it is bluetooth but with some sort of custom stack for reduced latency - you can use standard bluetooth and not get the reduced latency, but there should a dongle that comes with it should you want the reduced latency. Steam Machines apparently have that capability built in

 

[Not a Jellyfish]

Got to play with this at PAX East being primarily a console player there was a learning curve to it.

Overall didn't get to spend enough time with it because the Dyling Light demo was so short but still intrigued to use it further.

 

[MGrant]

Have let this one lapse from my radar for a while -- any news on MSRP?

 

[Taco_Human]

I want this.

 

[Balmung421]

Have let this one lapse from my radar for a while -- any news on MSRP?

$50 for the controller.

 

[Qassim]

Just pre-ordered one (UK). Ended up coming to £47 with shipping and something else.

 

[MGrant]

$50 for the controller.

Hmmm, not bad. Thanks.

 

[mnannola]

So four controllers, four dongles that need to be plugged in?

 

[statham]

looks good, but the witcher part, lots of movement on the right thumb, for that game a standard controller IMO would be better.

 

[Obliterator]

I've got to say though I think this trailer makes it look pretty bad ass. Hope it works well

 

[Cert.in.Death]

I mean, I'm going to buy one but I have no expectations it will become my input of choice.

 

[The Cowboy]

They used Game (for the UK) - the place that won't let you just buy the bloody controller on its own.

I hate Game, they do this crap all the dam time.

 

[Netprints]

looks good, but the witcher part, lots of movement on the right thumb, for that game a standard controller IMO would be better.

Yep, I noticed that too.

 

[Phat Michael]

I'll wait for reviews but if it all works out I'd love to get this and the steam Link if it means I can play my pc games on my loungeroom TV and surround sound setup.

 

[Vital Tundra]

Not gonna lie, that looks really nice.

 

[Tal Shiar Agent]

Really hope they can pull this off. Dual analogues are clunky and archaic as hell at this point.

Not really. I don't see a need to reinvent the wheel here.

 

[Rosur]

here's the updated store page: http://store.steampowered.com/app/353370/?cc=us

AA batteries :/ (should be USB powered)...

 

[fluffydelusions]

looks good, but the witcher part, lots of movement on the right thumb, for that game a standard controller IMO would be better.

Hopefully you can adjust that

 

[SigSig]

I kind of need this. Even if the first iteration won't be perfect, this looks like a much needed evolution of the traditional controller.

What's more important than this post, however:
What is the robot game being played in coop?

 

[The Albatross]

Looks more promising than the original versions and early iterations. Hoping it works out.

There hasn't been a lot of innovation in gamepad design and function in several generations. Since the 2 sticks, dpad, 4 face, shoulder buttons layout, every other addition (pressure sensitive triggers, touch screen, etc) have all been small evolutions on the design and haven't changed much. Even if this controller doesn't work well, hoping it introduces some new concepts.

 

[Netherscourge]

Looks good to me.

I'm willing to try anything at this point.

I hate KB+M for 3rd person games and I hate analog stick controllers for 1st person games.

I need that middle-ground controller to bridge the gap. Hoping this is it.

 

[Ladekabel]

Looks good though I rather first try one before I order it.

 

[Radec]

Can this be used on any PC game even outside Steam ?

 

[jwk94]

I kind of need this. Even if the first iteration won't be perfect, this looks like a much needed evolution of the traditional controller.

What's more important than this post, however:
What is the robot game being played in coop?

ASSAULT ANDROID CACTUS!!! It's out now in Early Access but it's just about done. The game comes out on PS4, Vita, and I believe Wii U later this Summer.

 

[Forerunner]

I'll probably replace my XB1 controller with it. $50 is very reasonable.

 

[Wallach]

Definitely in for one, hope this turns out well. Should be interesting at least.

 

[Reset]

Controller looks terrible for fighting games and platformers.

 

[PetriP-TNT]

This looks so good

 

[Volotaire]

I'm looking forward to trying this.

 

[ashecitism]

So four controllers, four dongles that need to be plugged in?

The last time I read 1 dongle can handle up to 4 controllers. Don't know which site it was on, can't find official word on it yet.

 

[yuraya]

Trailer was really well done. I liked it.

Really hope they can pull this off. Dual analogues are clunky and archaic as hell at this point.

Agree 100%

Dual analogue sticks are like the worst thing in the history of gaming. They just suck on so many levels. The faster they die the better off the industry will be.

 

[opticalmace]

Look great. I'll probably pick one up someday if the (final) impressions are positive.