Rumor: Valve's Steam Controller 2 (codename "Ibex") and Deckard's controllers (codename "Roy") are preparing for mass production

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Buggy Loop said:
Deckard !!

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I just spent 3 hours playing FS2024 on my Index. It was an awesome experience, but I'm ready for the next level. Brink on Deckard!
 
I can't wait to see a picture of the final layout. I just built a HTPC and could use one of these to control the PC from the couch.
 
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First Steam controller was good, just needed something better for the left stick. The Deck layout fixed this.

Biggest improvement they could make is adding force or rather mass feedback to the whole hand like Sony put on the Dual Sense triggers.

That would solve half of the problems with VR, and add something to newer 2D releases.

It would make the ultimate fishing game and the ultimate stick swinging game too.

The haptics in the original one got half way there.
 
Dorago said:
First Steam controller was good, just needed something better for the left stick. The Deck layout fixed this.

Biggest improvement they could make is adding force or rather mass feedback to the whole hand like Sony put on the Dual Sense triggers.

That would solve half of the problems with VR, and add something to newer 2D releases.

It would make the ultimate fishing game and the ultimate stick swinging game too.

The haptics in the original one got half way there.
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Stronger, Better haptics in the controller would be nice.
The Quest 3 haptics are there but very small. I turn mine up in the settings but it's still just kind of a light buzz.
 
Please have pressure sensitive face buttons. We need an ultimate controller than can be used for everything - modern gaming but also PlayStation 2 and 3 emulation with the pressure sensitivity.

At the moment I have 3 different controllers I need to switch between on my PC.
 
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Kataploom said:
FTFY. Man you must be really missing sleep, I almost believed you actually meant it.
(For real, I actually like the design, I would only hope for sticks to have HAL effect)
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The buttons are so mushy on these. Comparing these to other hori* pads I have the face buttons are a step down.

Got the purple and neon yellow ones, sticks feel fine but the face buttons and triggers are not great imo.

I think they are releasing these in the states next month, but the only color I see available on Amazon is the black variant.
 
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RagnarokIV said:
Please have pressure sensitive face buttons. We need an ultimate controller than can be used for everything - modern gaming but also PlayStation 2 and 3 emulation with the pressure sensitivity.

At the moment I have 3 different controllers I need to switch between on my PC.
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Pressure sensitive buttons were so underrated. A crime they never even got a modicum of traction. People practically forgot they were there not that long after ps2 launch.
 
I just want the controls from Steam Deck replicated with similar ergonomics.

Deck is super comfortable and gets you access to a ton of options.
 
I tried to like the Steam Controller, but there was no point for me with the Xbox controller right there. I'm interested to see what this turns out to be and what the selling point is.
 
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rm082e said:
I tried to like the Steam Controller, but there was no point for me qith the Xbox controller right there. I terested to see what this turns out to be and what thr selling point is.
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better compatibility with steam input than most other controllers thanks to it being identified as a Steam Controller rather than an Xbox/PS/Switch controller. Meaning that gyro, touchpads, haptic feedback, analog triggers, and other stuff will all work flawlessly without needing any major reconfiguration so long as the game is being loaded from Steam (which you will be doing with most games anyways, even non-Steam ones)

I'd imagine that unlike the Steam Controller 1, the SC2 will be based off the Deck input scheme which is far better suited for most games (excluding the lack of gamecube-esque trigger stops) so you won't be missing a second analog or a decent D-pad or a good ABXY position, etc)

The Steam Deck control scheme is so incredibly versatile that it's viable for 85% of the games you'd ever want to play. Games where controller and KB&M have seperate benefits like better aiming on Mouse vs analog movement on controller (like GTA or Uncharted or God of War) are now effectively solved with a best-of-both-worlds solution. Hence why I'm chomping at the bit to see and buy this thing, it's all controllers for all men
 
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Am I the only one that can switch between asymmetrical and symmetrical controllers without any issue? I mean I can play my ps5 for a bit and than my series x, and stick placement was never an issue for either. Only time I would absolutely prefer symmetrical is with a handheld gaming device. The Switch's stick placement made it awkward to hold in portable mode.
 
MrTroubleMaker said:
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nice, I'm getting that controller.
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uhhhh... depending on how big this controller is, I feel like the sticks are too far towards the center of the controller.

the Steam Deck has a similar issue, which makes precise stick aiming really hard with a normal grip for example, as you have to extend your thumb way too much to get the full range of motion.

controllers usually have the sticks offset at a near 45° angle from the other elements, which makes them easier to use.
 
Am I the only, who thinks a sensor surface works better, than a right thumb stick in first person shooters?

I came to this conclusion after having played 1000 hours in COD mobile.
 
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Parazels said:
Am I the only, who thinks a sensor surface works better, than a right thumb stick in first person shooters?

I came to this conclusion after having played 1000 hours in COD mobile.
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You'd probably like the og steam controller, but I could never get used to it my self. Found the touch pad and use of thumb too small for mouse movements in faster paced games.
 
I'm glad I didn't pull the trigger on Quest 3. Even if Valve shows a bit worse product and I'll miss all the quest exclusives, at least I'll be able to sleep at night. I really *dislike* meta.

The only worry I have is the price of the upcoming Steam Controller and Deckard. Steam Deck is fantastic when it comes to its price. Index definitely wasn't.
Fingers crossed their hardware products will continue to be well priced.
 
MrTroubleMaker said:
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nice, I'm getting that controller.
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If the quality is anything like the Steam Deck this might be new main controller.

Hopefully it will have gryo to stick control integration; like on Steam/OS. That makes playing fps on controller so much better.
 
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JimboJones said:
You'd probably like the og steam controller, but I could never get used to it my self. Found the touch pad and use of thumb too small for mouse movements in faster paced games.
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The Steam gamepad didn't have thumb sticks at all.

I would like to get a gamepad with two thumb sticks AND an optional touch pad under the right thumb stick.
 
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Parazels said:
The Steam gamepad didn't have thumb sticks at all.

I would like to get a gamepad with two thumb sticks AND an optional touch pad under the right thumb stick.
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It had a left thumb stick but no right stick. Most games either emulated the right stick on the touch pad which was really rough. Or used native mouse controles.
 
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Looks like the Deckard controller loses the ability for the user to completely let go of the grip. Not sure I like that.
 
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