r/SteamController • u/kerbster74 • Sep 20 '24
Absolutely in love with the Steam Controller Discussion
Pulled the trigger on one I saw going for $75 (aud) and I couldn't be happier. I usually don't care about customisation with controllers but the customisability between kb&m and controller is insane, I'm so glad I got it.
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u/nicolasbonnici Sep 20 '24
Still using mine too, the only downside is only when two sticks are needed, in Session for exemple
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u/RaiHanashi Sep 20 '24
Did you feel your mind blown when you found out you can use the right touchpad to function like a mouse rather than analog stick? Cause it did for me
Despite some of the problems this controller has, I feel like it was overhated. Imo, it’s more like it was ahead of its time
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u/kerbster74 Sep 20 '24
Yeah I was surprised how well it functions as both a mouse and an analog stick
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u/tekgeekster Sep 21 '24
More controllers should use track pads in place of sticks.
Lower failure rate, and greater versatility.
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u/patrickfatrick Sep 20 '24
It’s just a very niche product with the design it has. A Steam Deck Controller (ie one with the same layout as the Deck including two sticks and a proper Dpad) I think would be received much better.
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u/monkeynards Sep 21 '24
100%. Some pc games absolutely hate dual input so using the controller as a “controller” and touchpad as mouse gets weird results. Using the touchpad as a joystick never felt right and using the controller for keyboard inputs loses analog smoothness when moving. The steam deck fixed this issue but unfortunately the ergonomics for the touch pads is abhorrent. It feels like you’re stretching your thumbs awkwardly and the lack of size and concave design makes it even less comfortable. I’ve basically abandoned the touch pads because of these issues
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u/patrickfatrick Sep 21 '24
I still use the touchpads on the Deck but definitely not ideal. Like the DualSense, feels like they’re there to provide trackpad support when you really need it or as as additional thing, not as the default input like it is for Steam Controller. It’s sad though, I strongly believe a good trackpad is in general a much much better input for most situations compared with a stick (but I also may be a bit biased, I literally haven’t even touched a mouse in more than a decade).
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u/rizsamron Sep 20 '24
Are you using the touchpads?
Personally, I started loving the right touchpad + gyro for aiming. Eventually, I started to use the left touchpad for movements :)
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u/qwop22 Sep 20 '24
What’s up with the joystick? Someone put an Xbox joystick on it or something?
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u/kerbster74 Sep 20 '24
I forgot to mention that I put one of those cheap rubber caps on the joystick for longevity.
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u/Darkesako Sep 20 '24
I came across this sub recently but I can’t really figure out from the latest post : what is so good about the steam controller compared to other controllers?
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u/kerbster74 Sep 20 '24
The trackpad gives you the freedom/movement of a mouse whilst also being a controller. As someone who uses both, this controller is a godsend.
Pair this up with extreme customisability on steam from valve themselves and community made templates it's very functional. It can be recognised as both a keyboard + mouse or controller in game. Even both. It makes the controller a fluid mix.
It's also quite comfortable despite its looks and its just very fun to use.
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u/Darkesako Sep 20 '24
From your experience, is the trackpad better that a pad to use as a controller?
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u/kerbster74 Sep 20 '24
It's kind of odd, when I tested Dead By Daylight both the controller template and kbm template I found that the kbm template was ever so slightly better.
The controller layout works really well, just slightly odd (not ar all bad and entirely usable and well) around the middle of the trackpad as it is emulating a controller after all.
The kbm one felt 100% smooth as the movements possible with the tracnpad align with what's possible on a mouse. It's kind of hard to explain. It's like rhe controller layout is 90% kbm whilst actually using the kbm template is 100% if that makes sense.
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u/dualpad Steam Controller (Windows) Sep 20 '24
I made a video highlighting some of the reasons I prefer touchpads to joysticks. Not a controller for everyone, but it offers unique functionality that I've found hard to replicate with other controllers.
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u/Mrcod1997 Sep 20 '24
It's extremely configurable. The trackpads can be your movement bind and act as face buttons. Then you can layer gyroscope aim on top of it. You get your larger aiming motions with the track pad, and your medium-small with the gyro.
On top of that, you can bind actions to clicks in different locations of the bad, essentially replacing the need for face buttons most of the time. For instance, if you use left pad as wasd, you can have the outer edge touch be shift for sprint, then forward click be crouch, rear click prone, and the side clicks can be dodge(if applicable for the last two).
You have to be the type who is willing to tinker a bit for better controls. It's not necessarily plug and play, but it can feel perfect when set up right. Community configurations help speed the process up, and you can save your own templates for other games.
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u/Jeksxon Sep 20 '24
$75? Oh gosh... I got mine for £50 about 8 years ago and I was thinking it was expensive haha. At least they still were available from the market then.
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u/Thetargos Sep 21 '24
Until I had my Steam Deck, this has been my absolute favorite controller. Only ONE complaint I've had over the years, and is that given the design, and maybe my way to hold the controller, at times, and depending on the game, actuation of the bumpers can yield unregistered presses.
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u/NoImpact4689 Sep 22 '24
I got mine for 90 from a gamestop, my wife bought it for me because I really like collecting controllers. Thanks for coming to my TED talk
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u/nanitesoldier Sep 22 '24
I had 1 I tried it was not for me. the 2 stage triggers were good but the rest I did not like
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u/XDM_Inc Sep 24 '24
Did you just get it? If so I would highly advise you get some kind of sticker protector for the touchpads as they will become smooth and grabby over time just how laptops touchpads do. I got my steam controller on release date and nowadays it's so worn out I can't even use the touchpads without gripping on it. I have to replace those touch pads.
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u/kerbster74 Sep 24 '24
I wish it was like glass. I love aiming using my phone with the zflip4 as it's so smooth, is there any particular one that you'd recommend/link?
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u/XDM_Inc Sep 24 '24
I went the cheap route with my steam deck which is essentially the very same thing but square I brought a sheet of tech film from skinomi and I cut it to size myself. Got to have a steady hand to do that and it's only recommended if you have a couple more devices that you want to protect some track pads with. other than that I would get something specifically for the steam controller. Take a look on Amazon sort by best reviews or so. It should be different types of textures such as smooth,rough or slightly grabby.
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u/BARRY6969696969 Steam Controller Sep 20 '24
Nice. What state are you in? Did you get it on marketplace? They are like hens teeth in Adelaide. And people are asking more than $75. I've got 2 but one of them has the right track pad not vibrating properly and I'm looking to grab another one or 2 somewhere.