What exactly are those grips on the back?
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Steam Controller trailer, $50
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The Cowboy
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Yeah, you buy the pad via Steam its £47.39 all in, you buy it from Game UK and its £59.99 and has £20 worth of Steam credit with it - so in essence you get £20 worth of Steam credit for £12.61, i know i complained above about Game but it is the better deal.
Plus, i can get Game to price match the trade value on my Xbox one pad to go towards the price, and its will be a heck of a lot easier to get a quick refund if its horrible to use
.I believe so, once a profile is uploaded into the controller it becomes recognized as a virtual keyboard and mouse with whatever bindings you choose.
Large clicky buttons built into the handles.
Visualante2
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I'll wait for the press verdict at that price. Would probably spring for the bundle. Happy about it using AA batteries, does it include a dongle? (yes it does)
Would be nice to see some demo units in GAME but unlikely given the space it would take up.
Does the PS4 or Xbox One controller handle audio on PC for comparison?
Would be nice to see some demo units in GAME but unlikely given the space it would take up.
Oh so you've used the Steam Controller, how is it and why is it worse than a trackball?
Either via the Steam website or GAME (or whatever stores they are partnered with in your country), you can get both the Steam Controller and Steam Link together. They are the same price (£39.99 in the UK, so £79.98 total) but GAME in the UK give free delivery as well as the early bird availability (month earlier than general release) but you are forced to get extra Wallet Money - which isn't that bad since ultimately it is cheaper
Still on the lookout for a great Dualshock 4 sale, but now I might just wait for impressions on Valve's controller. Would rather it not use a wireless dongle, but I'd be using it with an Alienware Alpha, which has a custom compartment allegedly designed for hiding said dongle anyways.
Jon Armdog
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Man, that looks great. Gimme
In the prototype unit they had feedback under the track pads so it felt more physical to move them, it's hard to explain but really helpful for judging motion on the surface.
Hope stuff like that survived to the production model.
jediyoshi
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because analogue sticks are bound in movement speed whereas inertia isn't. also that reason is because track pads are traditionally awful on top of a bad form factor. you wouldn't use a stick outside the context of a controller either
The great thing about the controller is virtualising everything and having them modifiable. There is a lot of flexibility. Ghosting is also incredibly useful, particularly as a typing interface. Pretty sure a trackball is not going to be the best solution for everything. Also some good opportunities for post-release updates to the controller since everything is software/firmware driven
civilstrife
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Badly needs a headphone jack.
zephervack
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Do you get charged immediately or on shipping date?
Also, this supports xInput? Will it be able to recognize any game that uses a 360 controller?
Also, this supports xInput? Will it be able to recognize any game that uses a 360 controller?
The Elite
BOSS
Hmm. Forgot about steam link. I do kind of want that. Damn.
It looks like it was emulating a mouse then, so you could just turn up the sensitivity.
family_guy
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PS4 controller with inputmapper suits me just fine for multiplatform games. I suppose this might be okay for PC exclusives with no controller support.
SodiumBenzoate
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Pre-ordered!
The downloadable control schemes are the best idea. I hate mapping pc controllers and with all the potential and options of the controller it was looking like a nightmare to figure out for each individual game. But now you're going to get the experience voted as the best by the community, not necessarily the developers version. Really great idea.
I wonder what the range is - My xbox 360 wireless adapter can reach far enough that I can use it with steam home streaming while still attached to the host computer.
Alternatively, how easy is it to sync it with different computers so I could just take it from the spare room to the lounge and sync with my mac mini or laptop when streaming
edit: hmm, 5m might be stretching it. Not sure what the Xbox one is rated at though.
Alternatively, how easy is it to sync it with different computers so I could just take it from the spare room to the lounge and sync with my mac mini or laptop when streaming
edit: hmm, 5m might be stretching it. Not sure what the Xbox one is rated at though.
dancrane212
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I'll be trying to get one of these early for sure, very excited to finally try it!
*And ordered. Here's the Canadian order page.
https://www.ebgames.ca/PC/Games/720191/steam-controller
*And ordered. Here's the Canadian order page.
https://www.ebgames.ca/PC/Games/720191/steam-controller
Gamestop Sweden has it for 549kr
https://www.gamestop.se/Steam
https://www.gamestop.se/Steam
Controller looks pretty cool and it's awesome to see a gaffer game in that trailer.
But AA batteries? In 2015? Why? What a baffling decision.
Hopefully it's more resistant than the PS4 controller. My left analog is peeling off and that's not good for a 50 euros controller.
Also, what's that shooter in the end?
But AA batteries? In 2015? Why? What a baffling decision.
Hopefully it's more resistant than the PS4 controller. My left analog is peeling off and that's not good for a 50 euros controller.
Also, what's that shooter in the end?
i pre ordered the steam link and got charged immediately
I think that's because it's tied to what are traditional wrist movements with a mouse. It's basically a mouse, so all those minor adjustments you make subconsciously with a mouse at this point really seem to stand out.
I think the production model still has two of those things, under each of the pads.
I'm not entirely convinced by the concept presented, but for $50 I'll definitely give it a shot.
zephervack
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Interfectum
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AA batteries that last 80 hours vs PS4 controller which lasts maybe 4 hours unplugged.
I'll take the batteries.
Sir Abacus
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October 16th batch! Fucking woot! Day one!
MillionStabs
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Is that Lowenthal doing the voice over during The Witcher 3 part?
jediyoshi
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except you're not physically moving a piece of a device around to incite movement
Because AAA batteries can be easily sourced & replaced when they die. That and the fact you only need four batteries on a 2x2 rotation and bam, you never have to plug in again.
Visualante2
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I'm quite surprised Valve has let them get away with this. I suppose a strong retail presence is necessary for this thing to get traction.
Melon Husk
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AA Batteries are you kidding me? I'll buy one if it comes out good, but I'd rather to see two 14500s in the back than alkaline.
Adam_Roman
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I preordered. I know I'm getting it anyway, and if they're offering the possibility of getting it 3 weeks early, I figured I might as well.
They probably want to show compatibility with more than just Valve games in the trailer.
They probably want to show compatibility with more than just Valve games in the trailer.
Alex_Mexico
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I just hope they never stop supporting the Xbox 360 (One) controller for those of us who prefer that rather than this weird Steam one.
How can you tell which batch you have?
Main page, didn't see it and answered my own question.
Preordered both Steam Link + controller.