BeardSpike
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Both me and
Durin
couldn't even get past the payment - did it sold out that instantly, lmao?3E has May/June launch date so nothing precise yet.
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Durin
couldn't even get past the payment - did it sold out that instantly, lmao?3E has May/June launch date so nothing precise yet.
BeardSpike
Member
I'm really enjoying Xeno Plus, and G7 Pro 8k uses the same sticks.
I bet you won't be disappointed, if you know that Dpad is a bit wobbly. Other than that I think with updated sticks it will punch above it's weight for sure.
Luipadre
Member
They fixed the DPAD in the 8K versions
yet_another_alt
Member
It didn't sell out until like 30 something minutes but their payment processor kept spitting out errors. I managed to snag one. Hope it lives up to the hype. At the very least the touchpads should be a great help for playing X4. I might even try playing CK3 with it.Both me and
3E has May/June launch date so nothing precise yet.
Durin
Member
Should've just spammed the button I guess, because I tried to space it out thinking that would help.Both me and
3E has May/June launch date so nothing precise yet.
Wouldn't even let me get to the Paypal prompt, already had one in my cart a few mins before 10am.
Had the same issue with the Steam Deck on launch though, but at least my copy of Gran Turismo 7 came in today to play with.
Durin
Member
I could see X4 and other Space Sims being way easier to control with the touchpads for interface, along with all the different buttons, and doing radial menus on the left pad.
yet_another_alt
Member
Yeah, I already play X4 with a controller but I have to switch to KB/M for management stuff. By using the back buttons as toggles I can use one touchpad for more hot keys than I need and keep the other touchpad purely as a mouse.
Durin
Member
I'd imagine the haptic squeeze for gyro to look around the ship would be cool too. X4 is still on my backlog just because it's a dense game, but looked cool.
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Soodanim
Member
I clicked on a button and got rejections for 40 minutes while talking to a friend, but finally I got through to the final page of checkout and my order went through. Persistence paid off! There must have been strong demand.
SC, of course.
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Added to basket at 1 minute before the hour, and my screenshot of successfuk purchase was 42 minutes later. Perhaps I was very lucky
SC, of course.
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Added to basket at 1 minute before the hour, and my screenshot of successfuk purchase was 42 minutes later. Perhaps I was very lucky
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BeardSpike
Member
Steam Controller reservations are open for those of us that didn't spam buttons as much, lmao.
On the other note:
gadgethyper.com
Storm is available on GadgetHyper. But I just reserved Steam Controller so I will sit this one out. Apparently it uses JS13 TMR sticks, which G7 Pro 8k, Xeno Plus and Steam Controller uses too. I already have Xeno Plus and will have SC, so honestly I don't know if I should order Storm in a near future, lmao.
Steam Hardware - Steam Controller: Reservations open May 8th - Steam News
How to reserve yours, and what we're doing to mitigate the challenges from earlier in the weekstore.steampowered.com
On the other note:
MOJHON (BIGBIG WON) STORM Wireless Gaming Controller
Compatible with Windows, Switch (NS1/NS2), Android, and iOS Supports 2.4GHz USB, Bluetooth, and Wired Connections 2000Hz Polling Rate (Wired & 2.4G) for Ultra-Low Latency TMR Magnetic Sticks (No Drift, High Precision, Long Lifespan) High-Precision 6-Axis Motion Control (Native Switch Support)...
gadgethyper.com
Storm is available on GadgetHyper. But I just reserved Steam Controller so I will sit this one out. Apparently it uses JS13 TMR sticks, which G7 Pro 8k, Xeno Plus and Steam Controller uses too. I already have Xeno Plus and will have SC, so honestly I don't know if I should order Storm in a near future, lmao.
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Soodanim
Member
Valve are not happy with the scalping, it seems. Good. Sucks for people that genuinely want more than 1, but hopefully the mere existence of the reservations kills off the scalping market for this controller.Steam Controller reservations are open for those of us that didn't spam buttons as much, lmao.
On the other note:
MOJHON (BIGBIG WON) STORM Wireless Gaming Controller
Compatible with Windows, Switch (NS1/NS2), Android, and iOS Supports 2.4GHz USB, Bluetooth, and Wired Connections 2000Hz Polling Rate (Wired & 2.4G) for Ultra-Low Latency TMR Magnetic Sticks (No Drift, High Precision, Long Lifespan) High-Precision 6-Axis Motion Control (Native Switch Support)...
Storm is available on GadgetHyper. But I just reserved Steam Controller so I will sit this one out. Apparently it uses JS13 TMR sticks, which G7 Pro 8k, Xeno Plus and Steam Controller uses too. I already have Xeno Plus and will have SC, so honestly I don't know if I should order Storm in a near future, lmao.
My controller is still in packaged phase. The only thing I can do is be patient.
yet_another_alt
Member
I cannot give a detailed impression of the Steam Controller since I'm not technical enough but I have to say that it feels rather cramped. Might take a while to get used to it but in terms of how it rests on my hands, it's comfortable enough however for me the handles are not angled enough.
EDIT: Also, I typed this post using the controller. Desktop functionality seems similar enough to the Deck when using it in desktop mode.
EDIT2: Getting the hang of it. I still think Dualsense is comfier but after some time with Crimson Desert I've adjusted to the point it no longer bothers me. What does bother me are the XBOX glyphs. Steam really should let you fool a game that you're using a Dualshock or Dualsense, I much prefer seeings PlayStation symbols than letters. I really do appreciate games that let you chose what prompts to display.
EDIT: Also, I typed this post using the controller. Desktop functionality seems similar enough to the Deck when using it in desktop mode.
EDIT2: Getting the hang of it. I still think Dualsense is comfier but after some time with Crimson Desert I've adjusted to the point it no longer bothers me. What does bother me are the XBOX glyphs. Steam really should let you fool a game that you're using a Dualshock or Dualsense, I much prefer seeings PlayStation symbols than letters. I really do appreciate games that let you chose what prompts to display.
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Astray
Member
Have you tried to check out the Steam Input options in the game page? Fairly certain you can do that from there.
yet_another_alt
Member
I'd really like to see a use case for the Grip Sense thing. It kinda assumes you never adjust your hand so it's prone to unintended inputs. I need convincing that it's actually useful.
Nope, otherwise I'd have already done that for my Steam Deck.
Soodanim
Member
Got my shipping email from Valve. I'll be thinking about grip ideas
yet_another_alt
, but I think the most common will be gyro related. Depends how granular the settings are. I'm sure RambleTan on YouTube will come up with all sorts of very complex stuff before long
yet_another_alt
, but I think the most common will be gyro related. Depends how granular the settings are. I'm sure RambleTan on YouTube will come up with all sorts of very complex stuff before long
Diseased Yak
Gold Member
Steam Controller reservations are open for those of us that didn't spam buttons as much, lmao.
On the other note:
MOJHON (BIGBIG WON) STORM Wireless Gaming Controller
Compatible with Windows, Switch (NS1/NS2), Android, and iOS Supports 2.4GHz USB, Bluetooth, and Wired Connections 2000Hz Polling Rate (Wired & 2.4G) for Ultra-Low Latency TMR Magnetic Sticks (No Drift, High Precision, Long Lifespan) High-Precision 6-Axis Motion Control (Native Switch Support)...
Storm is available on GadgetHyper. But I just reserved Steam Controller so I will sit this one out. Apparently it uses JS13 TMR sticks, which G7 Pro 8k, Xeno Plus and Steam Controller uses too. I already have Xeno Plus and will have SC, so honestly I don't know if I should order Storm in a near future, lmao.
Same here on the Storm. It looks cool, but with Steam Controller arriving before long I just can't justify it. Perhaps later this summer.
Diseased Yak
Gold Member
Will be interesting to see the reviews for the keyboard, consider me interested.
Miyazaki’s Slave
Gold Member
Got my steam controller today.
First impressions (from maybe 5 minutes of use)
Will dive into customization tonight but so far my initial impressions are good.
Review in progress: 7 out of 10
First impressions (from maybe 5 minutes of use)
- Nice heft/feel to the controller, it doesn't feel flimsy or "hollow"
- Puck magnets are on point, it takes effort to detach the controller from it.
- Shoulder buttons are awkward to tap imo. The ergonomics of the controller are set up in such a way that my index fingers sit lower on the body of the controller so I feel a noticeable tweak in my wrists when trying to tap them (this is a personal issue with old man wrists and may not be an issue for normal folks at all).
- I am spoiled by switch based buttons and I would have easily paid $40 to $60 more for switch interfaces versus the pad ones Valve went with.
- Dpad feels squishy, but I need to play some platformers with it..just an off the cuff impression there.
- Thumb pads feel awesome and are very responsive. Windows interactions are fantastic so far and I had no need to grab my keyboard for the living room rig.
Will dive into customization tonight but so far my initial impressions are good.
Review in progress: 7 out of 10
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ssringo
Member
I got my Steam Controller yesterday and have dabbled a bit with it. I really like it overall but there's a couple issues that will need to be ironed out either by developers or Valve (depending on who it falls to).
- I have a wired Dualsense (for a non-steam gacha game that I can't get added properly but it has full DS support) and if it's plugged in at the same time as the Steam Controller there seems to be weird joystick inputs. Like in an indie game I'm playing the joystick loses the ability to be used for movement but if I unplug one controller it's fine. But when I played Pragmata I saw no issues when both were plugged in. Then again the gacha game I'm playing (NTE) I saw some weird camera movements that were a little weird but I had chalked up to automatic camera adjustment but maybe it wasn't. I dunno.
- The other issue was that I'm a dummy and figured it out.
- I have a wired Dualsense (for a non-steam gacha game that I can't get added properly but it has full DS support) and if it's plugged in at the same time as the Steam Controller there seems to be weird joystick inputs. Like in an indie game I'm playing the joystick loses the ability to be used for movement but if I unplug one controller it's fine. But when I played Pragmata I saw no issues when both were plugged in. Then again the gacha game I'm playing (NTE) I saw some weird camera movements that were a little weird but I had chalked up to automatic camera adjustment but maybe it wasn't. I dunno.
- The other issue was that I'm a dummy and figured it out.
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Manic27
Member
Got my Steam Controller today. The thing is awesome. Feels incredible in my hands. Going to put in some more time with it before giving my full thoughts, but I'm loving what I'm seeing so far.
Pretty sick that we have access to all these controllers through Steam Input.
Sucks that the Xbox Controllers don't show battery life through Steam. Also I hope Valve gets around to adding Switch 2 Joycon support, and Pro 2 Controller support over Bluetooth.
Pretty sick that we have access to all these controllers through Steam Input.
Sucks that the Xbox Controllers don't show battery life through Steam. Also I hope Valve gets around to adding Switch 2 Joycon support, and Pro 2 Controller support over Bluetooth.
BeardSpike
Member
We will see, but I expect better materials than on G7 Pro + switchable ABXY.
Along with a set of different heights of thumb caps, and better impulse triggers and rumble than in G7 Pro. From what I remember 3-Mode was a blast to play Silent Hill 2 remake with, in terms of vibrations. So I think they may step their game yet again in that department.
Will they use JS13 sticks, we shall see.
I ain't buying it day one that's for sure. It's wait and see for me because we don't know anything concrete at the moment whatsoever.
I'm just going with my previous experience with Xbox branded 8BitDo controller in the past. But they have cheaped out on Hall Effect sticks then which was a bummer. I got personally burned out quite a few times with 8BitDo in the past, with either their QC or software, or weird decisions like capping polling rate or them doing a hiend controller feeling wise but cheapening out on good stick modules, so yeah I'm gonna wait this time, no preorders.
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Luipadre
Member
Got my G7 Pro 8K champion edition today. First impressions are super positive. This looks and feels like a premium controller. The grips are super nice, bottoms are rougher, the top are smooth premium finish. Dpad is okay, could be a bit better i guess, face buttons are nice and clicky, but its not loud. Bumpers and triggers also feels super nice, but the real star of the show are the sticks. They are super smooth and now i can play with 0 deadzone in games and with these sticks, my long distance aim accuracy improved a ton. Really nice controller so far. Only negative thing is the basic rumble, im used to the great dualsense haptics
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Magic Carpet
Gold Member
Got the Brook Wingman for my PS2. Works as advertised. I tested it with a PS5 and a Series X controller.
It powers the Brook Wingman from the port. I've got a super slim, but the instructions say some ps2 models might need external power.
My biggest complaint is it's only for one player. 1 device one port.
It was easy and fast to get connected.
You will need a cheat sheet for all the button combination options. Like turbo on/off.
It's nice to know I don't have to use old PS2 controllers. I'll keep em in a drawer though. Not going to chuck them till they wear out.
It powers the Brook Wingman from the port. I've got a super slim, but the instructions say some ps2 models might need external power.
My biggest complaint is it's only for one player. 1 device one port.
It was easy and fast to get connected.
You will need a cheat sheet for all the button combination options. Like turbo on/off.
It's nice to know I don't have to use old PS2 controllers. I'll keep em in a drawer though. Not going to chuck them till they wear out.
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Astray
Member
IMO it's Impossible for the latter to happen when it's Xbox-licensed.
BeardSpike
Member
Maybe I got confused
Its swappable alright. But between microswitch and Membrane ABXY.
BeardSpike
Member
GitHub - awalol/DS5Dongle: Turn your Pico 2 W into a DualSense 5 dongle.
Turn your Pico 2 W into a DualSense 5 dongle. Contribute to awalol/DS5Dongle development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
GitHub - awalol/DS5Dongle_linux: DS5Dongle usb gadget version
DS5Dongle usb gadget version. Contribute to awalol/DS5Dongle_linux development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
Miyazaki’s Slave
Gold Member
I've been messing with the windows over the past week or so and I continually get hard pc crashes. At one point I got a message stating "A recent update was removed due to stability issues when booting into windows".
GitHub - awalol/DS5Dongle: Turn your Pico 2 W into a DualSense 5 dongle.
Turn your Pico 2 W into a DualSense 5 dongle. Contribute to awalol/DS5Dongle development by creating an account on GitHub.
GitHub - awalol/DS5Dongle_linux: DS5Dongle usb gadget version
DS5Dongle usb gadget version. Contribute to awalol/DS5Dongle_linux development by creating an account on GitHub.
Cannot confirm this has anything to do with the adapter or in fact a shitty windows update. Will give it a try on a few of my steam machines this weekend and see how it fairs there.
Cheers for the linux distro post!
BeardSpike
Member
Do let us now how it fairs there.
I don't have DualSense anymore so I can't test stuff yet, I've been actually wondering myself if I should buy it and mod it with TMRs but dunno.
I like Linux a lot, to the point it's my main OS basically so I tend to tinker with a lot controllers in there too. It would be best to know what I'm getting myself into at least. For future reference.
Is it true that dongle can OC DualSense to 1000Hz polling rate?
Miyazaki’s Slave
Gold Member
I believe the compiled windows firmware does OC the pico w to account for the audio requirements but I don't use controller audio so cannot speak to that quality.
WIll test both the Edge and the regular dual sense and let ya know!
BeardSpike
Member
Did you put TMR modules in Edge?
Miyazaki’s Slave
Gold Member
I have one of these that I tried for a bit in place of the left stick. It was fine....but the Edge isn't my favorite to be totally upfront and I don't really care about the haptic triggers.
I prefer the Razer V3 Pro over it when I use my PS5*.
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Soodanim
Member
My SC arrived yesterday. Which was a surprise, because the only shipping notice I got at the beginning end of the chain was that the Netherlands courier had collected but not shipped.
I am a fan, which won't be a surprise to many ITT. I went straight into Lords of the Fallen to do some testing, made a config to get round some annoying flaws in the built in layout, and had a great time. I miss coming up with intuitive bindings.
Not having used a Deck, some of the details are new to me, like the touch pads not having an actual click but instead a haptic fake click. SO much better.
I haven't yet got muscle memory for the layout, and I'm still tweaking the ideal hand positioning that allows me to have 1 finger on LR1/2 so I can have 2 for 4/5 without index strain, because 2 fingers up top isn't natural for me and a finger for each of the 4 buttons per side definitely doesn't work. Maybe I'll try 2 up and 1 under when I get home.
No use for grips yet, but maybe if I do an inverse binding I can find an intuitive action layer.
I am a fan, which won't be a surprise to many ITT. I went straight into Lords of the Fallen to do some testing, made a config to get round some annoying flaws in the built in layout, and had a great time. I miss coming up with intuitive bindings.
Not having used a Deck, some of the details are new to me, like the touch pads not having an actual click but instead a haptic fake click. SO much better.
I haven't yet got muscle memory for the layout, and I'm still tweaking the ideal hand positioning that allows me to have 1 finger on LR1/2 so I can have 2 for 4/5 without index strain, because 2 fingers up top isn't natural for me and a finger for each of the 4 buttons per side definitely doesn't work. Maybe I'll try 2 up and 1 under when I get home.
No use for grips yet, but maybe if I do an inverse binding I can find an intuitive action layer.
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crumbs
Member
I ended up pre-ordering the CRKD controller. Initially, it was set to ship late June, but I just received an email that they're pushing back pre-order shipments until late July.
Durin
Member
Article: Steam Controller getting added to SDL Library
Saw this today. Apparently any games that use the SDL library in their gamepad input system, will get Steam Controller support. Meaning that the Steam Controller can act as a standard pad without the Steam app being on in the background, or the game not being able to be read by Steam Input at all.
Not full-proof since I think Game Pass stuff from Microsoft still largely relies on Xinput, but still useful for other games outside Steam, and open-source titles on Linux. Otherwise, I think SISR, or using action sets with the desktop layout to make a generic gamepad profile is still the fix for games that won't launch with the Steam Overlay.
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BeardSpike
Member
Astray
Member
Watching the review rn, controller looks seriously nice imo.
Might pick it up if AliExpress does a nice sale.
simpatico
Gold Member
The $15 GameSir DualSense knockoff is SMOKING my G7 Pro is terms of comfort and happiness. Sure I don't sound like a tweaker going to town on 4 gaming mice, but it's comfortable. The membrane buttons feel like a video game controller and not some sweat device. I'm sure I'll dust off the G7 for racing games and whatever, but for just pick up and play, it's INSANE the value GameSir gives for $15 with the Tegenaria Lite. I'm THRILLED that Valve didn't put those clicker switches in the Steam Controller. I'm sure they're nice and all for sweats, but it really spoils the relaxation vibe I'm going for when I play games.
Astray
Member
BeardSpike
Just saw this on 8Bitdo's insta story.. Preorders for the Ultimate 3E are starting in May 26th.Edit: There's also a Lavender version on their website:
Ultimate 3 Controller for Xbox - Lavender Dusk (Ships on Aug 31. 2026)
8Bitdo is a premier 3rd party video game hardware company with a special focus on retro themed game controllers. Renowned for producing the highest quality retro controllers on the market.
shop.8bitdo.com
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Diseased Yak
Gold Member
Edit: There's also a Lavender version on their website:
Ultimate 3 Controller for Xbox - Lavender Dusk (Ships on Aug 31. 2026)
8Bitdo is a premier 3rd party video game hardware company with a special focus on retro themed game controllers. Renowned for producing the highest quality retro controllers on the market.
That's sexy, ordering one.
Astray
Member
I'm reading through the specs rn, but this one has force adjustable sticks, which is fantastic tbh.
BeardSpike
Member
This one seems different. No switchable ABXY but force adjustable TMRs. The question is, is it the same size as 3E.
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BeardSpike
Member
Future Mojhon Storm buyers be aware Storm got delisted on GadgetHyper and people on Gadget Discord say that there's and software/firmware issue not yet addressed by Mojhon / BigBigWon. Might be the reason Gadget has it delisted currently so they won't take any heat from this.
We stumbled upon it with
Diseased Yak
while googling a bit for it and I just checked Discord out of curiosity since I was positive Gadget had it.Mojhon is staying quiet about issues on socials.
Astray
Miyazaki’s Slave
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BeardSpike
Member
I like the colour. But im not jumping the gun till I see size comparisons between it and 3E.
Durin
Member
I don't usually like the lighter colors for gamepads, but this looks nice.
Edit: There's also a Lavender version on their website:
Ultimate 3 Controller for Xbox - Lavender Dusk (Ships on Aug 31. 2026)
8Bitdo is a premier 3rd party video game hardware company with a special focus on retro themed game controllers. Renowned for producing the highest quality retro controllers on the market.
Is it still the same size as the Ultimate 2, or flared out more like their upcoming elite controller they're doing?
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