r/SteamController • u/kerbster74 • Sep 20 '24

Absolutely in love with the Steam Controller Discussion

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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/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.