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[ReasonBeing]

The lack of compatibility outside of Steam is a bummer. This was a disappointing aspect of the original Steam Controller, I was hoping they would address this.

 

[poppabk]

The lack of compatibility outside of Steam is a bummer. This was a disappointing aspect of the original Steam Controller, I was hoping they would address this.

What does this mean?

 

[ReasonBeing]

What does this mean?

Won't work on GoG, Epic games, Xbox app, Cloud streaming services, emulators outside of steam, nor android. I recognize that I could add most of my games to steam with the "add non-steam game to library" function, but I prefer having my libraries seperate (idk why, I just do. Also, a handful of games I have tried do not play nice with this feature). I also use Xbox remote play and PS2 emulators often, it isn't going to work with those. Ideally, it could be detected as a standard controller when you aren't in Steam, but they didn't add that functionality.

This is definitely a me issue, but that doesn't change the fact that it doesn't meet my needs.

 

[Bry0]

For sure. Gonna play guild wars 2 with it

 

[Poppyseed]

Do I need one? No

Will I buy one/attempt to buy one tomorrow? Yes

Do I have anything specific I even have to play to use it with? No

Will I likely boot up like 10 different games for 10 minutes each and then not use it much? Probably

You just typed up my post before me.

 

[poppabk]

Won't work on GoG, Epic games, Xbox app, Cloud streaming services, emulators outside of steam, nor android. I recognize that I could add most of my games to steam with the "add non-steam game to library" function, but I prefer having my libraries seperate (idk why, I just do. Also, a handful of games I have tried do not play nice with this feature). I also use Xbox remote play and PS2 emulators often, it isn't going to work with those. Ideally, it could be detected as a standard controller when you aren't in Steam, but they didn't add that functionality.

This is definitely a me issue, but that doesn't change the fact that it doesn't meet my needs.

Wasn't really in the market as I have a full contingent of 8bitdo controllers, but yeah this would be a deal breaker for me anyway.

 

[Jesb]

No. Not paying 150 for a controller. They can keep it.

 

[Manic27]

What is this raspberry device for? Finally make pc games play like ps5 versions for controller feedback?

Yep. Basically it acts as a hardware bridge between your PC and the Dualsense. Windows by default doesn't support the 4 channel Bluetooth bandwidth necessary for the advanced controller features over wireless, and so what this does is basically uses the better bluetooth of the device and tells the PC that it's connected over USB. So you get the full experience wirelessly.

 

[Pantz]

I'll consider it casually and hope that it sells out before I consider it too seriously.

 

[wipeout364]

I will probably get a couple when the Steam console actually comes out. That is if the general consensus is positive, the last Steam controller really sucked IMO.

 

[nkarafo]

I don't like the shape.

 

[Sentenza]

Nope, I'm good. Symmetrical sticks + wrong ABXY layout = easy skip.

But this isn't a Nintendo controller.

 

[phant0m]

No. My DualSense and Xbox controllers do just fine, even for couch/HTPC setup.

I also think it's fuck ugly

 

[salva]

I was all in, until my dumb ass just realized it's symmetrical sticks.... hmmm... perhaps I'll wait for a price drop or something, it's not a full deal breaker but I think it'd be hard going back to symmetrical sticks after all these years since PS1.

 

[cartman414]

But this isn't a Nintendo controller.

Perhaps. Still, count me among those who never understood why the XBox face button arrangement became the strict standard for Steam.

 

[Sentenza]

Perhaps. Still, count me among those who never understood why the XBox face button arrangement became the strict standard for Steam.

Well, that's on you.
Don't count *me* among these losers.
Inverted AB and XY sucks unwashed ass.

 

[poppabk]

Perhaps. Still, count me among those who never understood why the XBox face button arrangement became the strict standard for Steam.

Because the 360 controller was the first 'standard' controller for PC.

 

[Magic Carpet]

Steam moved the controller to the top of my wishlist this morning.
That makes things a bit easier for me.

 

[mèx]

Nah. I've got no use for the gimmicks. I'm waiting for the 8bitdo Ultimate 3E and hoping that's what I actually want out of a new controller.

This looks way better and has good customization, but I don't think you can map the additional shoulder/back buttons via Steam Input, you have to use their dedicated software which is limited in what you can do.

Steam Input is GOATed and if a gamepad doesn't support it fully it's a dealbreaker for me.

 

[hououinkyouma00]

You just typed up my post before me.

Yeah, Valve's return policy has always been great so not a huge deal if I don't end up liking it.

I'm gonna go through my library today and find some stuff to try out when it comes in again assuming I can get one.

Perhaps. Still, count me among those who never understood why the XBox face button arrangement became the strict standard for Steam.

Well Windows is the standard operating system for PC gaming in general and the Xbox 360 controller was the main PC gaming controller for years and years. It makes sense that you would use the most widely used controller with the best support as the standard.

 

[Sorcerer]

I am ordering 2. I think the problem is going to be that people who have no interest in them are going to buy them thinking they will flop and be discontinued like the original Steam controller and horde them to sell them for $400 plus later. I believe the original controller was going for up to $200 at one point.

I wonder if Valve will put an initial limit on how many you can buy or do what they did with the Steam Deck to make sure you have had a valid account for a period of time.

 

[GermanZepp]

Not tomorrow but eventually, yes.

 

[Sorcerer]

The lack of compatibility outside of Steam is a bummer. This was a disappointing aspect of the original Steam Controller, I was hoping they would address this.

Theres something called SCSIR:



Not sure if allows you just to use the controller outside of Steam or if it's that plus Steam Input.

 

[RafterXL]

I'd buy one just out of sheer curiosity but I think the shape and layout are terrible and it puts way too much focus on the parts that will be used the least and not enough on the ones you'll be using all the time.

Perhaps. Still, count me among those who never understood why the XBox face button arrangement became the strict standard for Steam.

How could you not understand? Xbox has been the defacto PC controller since it's inception and the only controllers that don't use this layout are Sony, which uses symbols and Nintendo, which is backwards.

 

[lastmessiah]

Seems like this would be inferior to my Backbone Pro for playing remote/cloud/mobile, and certainly inferior to m+kb in front of the big monitor.

 

[GymWolf]

Look hideous and uncomfortable and doesnt work with other launchers, giga-pass.