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[DeBurgo]

I thought that both trackpads were two little speakers! lol

I don't like it!

According to the description, they actually can function as speakers (though that's more of a trick and not their primary purpose).

 

[baconcow]

I guess alongside a PS3/Xbox 360 controller, it might be a suitable go-to controller for games that require a M/Kb. Curious about the price and release date of this.

 

[Freezard]

Man, it looks so cool and intuitive. I love the included screen. But I don't think it's supposed to replace my Xbox 360 controller, can't really see it being better at games like Tomb Raider or racing games. Not sure if I'll get this one, depends on price and how much they'll adapt the screen to Steam games.

 

[JaseC]

Wait weren't they also having replaceable analogs and trackballs? Maybe they have different versions of the controller?

That patent is almost two-and-a-half years old so it no longer being applicable isn't entirely surprising.

 

[catabarez]

I'm curious. I'll buy it.

 

[scorpscarx]

You people need to fully read the controller page, it sounds pretty good with really high resolution trackpads.

The coolest part is how hackable it is.

 

[Anustart]

What a tease this week was. They split one announcement into three to trick us into thinking we were getting more :/

 

[JaseC]

You people need to fully read the controller page, it sounds pretty good with really high resolution trackpads.

The coolest part is how hackable it is.

I will hack devices in Watch Dogs with my hacked Steam Controller!

 

[Addnan]

You people need to fully read the controller page, it sounds pretty good with really high resolution trackpads.

The coolest part is how hackable it is.

You want people to READ before responding? gtfo.

 

[drizzle]

I'd buy it.

Except the Steam Store doesn't ship to Brazil.

 

[Derrick01]

You people need to fully read the controller page, it sounds pretty good with really high resolution trackpads.

The coolest part is how hackable it is.

I did. I still want to know how I'm expected to control stuff with those...things. It's going to make mouse and keyboard seem great for me.

 

[r3n4ud]

You want people to READ before responding? gtfo.

This why I stayed far farrrrr away from the 3 OT's for these announcements. People jumping to conclusions all over the damn place :/

 

[JaseC]

What a tease this week was. They split one announcement into three to trick us into thinking we were getting more :/

The use of the symbols strongly implied three related announcements rather than three unique announcements.

 

[morningbus]

I went and dug up my post from 9/22 about the controller:

The reason to be excited for a Valve controller is because of Valve's modus operandi. They don't enter an area just to dominate it (that's their secondary objective), but to innovate.

This influences almost every aspect of their company and it's what makes the latest Steambox threads so funny to read as a person who follows the company, as the threads basically devolve into people thinking Valve wants to become Microsoft.

They aren't releasing a controller because they hate that Microsoft has the default PC controller, but because there are legitimate problems with MS' product and they have the solutions.

Yeah, I'm hyped for it.

And boom:

 

[drizzle]

The use of the symbols strongly implied three related announcements rather than three unique announcements.

And also, they said that all 3 announcements would be related on the first announcement.

 

[doniewhalberg]

Pretty interesting. All this stuff this week has been interesting. Now some games running on this stuff, working better than what I already have, pleaaase.

 

[r3n4ud]

I did. I still want to know how I'm expected to control stuff with those...things. It's going to make mouse and keyboard seem great for me.

Again, another conclusion. Try the fucking controller first before these conclusions.

 

[Leon Belmont]

I wonder if they'll whisper sweet nothings into your ear if you hold them close.

Maybe, but first you need to be emotionally connected with the controller

According to the description, they actually can function as speakers (though that's more of a trick and not their primary purpose).

Yup, you're right

 

[JaseC]

This why I stayed far farrrrr away from the 3 OT's for these announcements. People jumping to conclusions all over the damn place :/

To be fair, jumping to conclusions is a great way to stay in shape!

 

[scorpscarx]

I did. I still want to know how I'm expected to control stuff with those...things. It's going to make mouse and keyboard seem great for me.

It sounds like it might work for stuff other than just the standard things fps/tps/platformer.

I'm a kb/m person til I die though, but it's kinda interesting.

 

[Copons]

Must buy / would bang.

 

[Sinatar]

Wow the controller announcement thread has gone full retard. I think it sounds amazing. Full haptic feedback, 16 buttons, most of which are reachable on the back of the pad? Hell yes.

 

[jadedcynic]

To be fair, jumping to conclusions is a great way to stay in shape!

 

[nexen]

So .. Valve doesn't play fighting games?

I don't much either, but .. hmm.
Want to try it.

edit: The haptic feedback on the thumbpads is making the immersion geek in me salivate.

edit edit: I play shmups a lot. Not sure I like this for shmups.

 

[morningbus]

Aw, you had such a good run, too. =/

 

[DexterPepper]

So is this a DotA controller?

 

[Dice]

Whole genres of games that were previously only playable with a keyboard and mouse are now accessible from the sofa. RTS games. Casual, cursor-driven games. Strategy games. 4x space exploration games. A huge variety of indie games. Simulation titles. And of course, Euro Truck Simulator 2.

This is an outright lie, but I am glad that ETS2 was directly pimped by them for no reason but to do so.

 

[r3n4ud]

Bye Derrick junior...

 

[def sim]

I was hoping they would have this out by the holidays. Oh well. Maybe they will send me one for the beta.

 

[Vastag]

Not sure about the controller, but I really want to try the haptic thingy.

 

[nexen]

Was that a banned meme or something?

 

[Grief.exe]

If I could make a design change

You get more buttons available, retain the ambidextrous set up, and don't have to remove your hand from the movement stick.

 

[Derrick01]

Again, another conclusion. Try the fucking controller first before these conclusions.

Would you say the same thing to the people saying this is the most amazing thing ever?

 

[The_Monk]

.

You should remove that fellow GAFfer.

Not only it may be offensive for some people it add nothing to the discussion and it's really avoidable and pointless to be honest. Hope you understand.

 

[morningbus]

Was that a banned meme or something?

I'll be a bit coy:

The "My Man" version is not banned.

So there is something else there.

 

[Rickenslacker]

If I could make a design change

Looking at it being held, that seems like it would be terrible for ergonomic.

 

[fantomena]

I think the designer(s) at Valve was drunk when they designed the controller. I like that they try to innovate the basic controller though.

 

[r3n4ud]

Would you say the same thing to the people saying this is the most amazing thing ever?

You're shitting on something you haven't tried yet Derrick. Why would I put someone down who is excited to try it out before making any comments on it?

 

[Syphon Filter]

What a tease this week was. They split one announcement into three to trick us into thinking we were getting more :/

uh we got a good amount of info.

 

[nexen]

I'll be a bit coy:

The "My Man" version is not banned.

So there is something else there.

oh, gotchas.

You're shitting on something you haven't tried yet Derrick. Why would I put someone down who is excited to try it out before making any comments on it?

I don't think I'll like it, but I really do want to try it because it is so new and different.

 

[Derrick01]

You're shitting on something you haven't tried yet Derrick. Why would I put someone down who is excited to try it out before making any comments on it?

That's not what I said. I said would you say the same thing to all the people either in this thread or the main one who are already proclaiming it some fantastic and innovative device.

 

[GeoGonzo]

So, is it 2014 yet?

 

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[wutwutwut]

So .. Valve doesn't play fighting games?

I don't much either, but .. hmm.
Want to try it.

edit: The haptic feedback on the thumbpads is making the immersion geek in me salivate.

edit edit: I play shmups a lot. Not sure I like this for shmups.

Luckily it's an open platform, so arcade sticks and such will work. No one sensible plays fighting games on a 360 controller either.

 

[r3n4ud]

That's not what I said. I said would you say the same thing to all the people either in this thread or the main one who are already proclaiming it some fantastic and innovative device.

Sure I would. No need to jump to conclusions on either side of the scale. All I'm saying is reserve your opinion until we try the device.

 

[Pachael]

The other mini-ton is that Cyl's back! And he's brought Tappet with him too

 

[Dice]

I have hated every single touch surface device I have ever used. I have no idea how they have supposedly made this to provide gaming-level precision using your thumbs in a tiny circle, but I would be interested in trying it.

 

[Turfster]

Hah.
Jshackles, you might want to quickly sanity check isthereanydeal results before displaying them.
The Thief page results:

Lowest Price: 32, 17€ at GameFly
Historical Low: 0.01€ at GreenMan Gaming.

 

[RionaaM]

Oh yes; one can customise them to one's heart's content.

I never bothered though as I couldn't be arsed.

It hurt enough when a vet I was fond of died as it was. I hate to think how it would have felt if I'd named them after some of my favourite SteamGAFers e.g. Argie Bargy. Guess who that would be for .

Oh I know, that's Zkylon

Earlier today a coworker decided to make a spreadsheet where him and me would write the games we've beaten (any platform counts). I'm glad I don't have to mention all of the ones I never finished, or I'd feel pretty bad, lol

 

[SteveWinwood]

Wait it tricks older games? So was my post on page 79 right?