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Steam Controller Thread | Comfy Couch Sold Separately
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teacupcopter
Banned
I don't know why I'm having so many issues with the controller 
I've finally fixed the wireless thing, but I'm now having issues with it being recognised in games. It will start out fine SOMETIMES or it just won't. Then it won't recognise the controller, or it won't recognise the left joystick. Is there something obvious I'm missing?
I've finally fixed the wireless thing, but I'm now having issues with it being recognised in games. It will start out fine SOMETIMES or it just won't. Then it won't recognise the controller, or it won't recognise the left joystick. Is there something obvious I'm missing?Nostremitus
Member
I don't know why I'm having so many issues with the controller
I'm right there with you...
Nabs
Member
I don't know why I'm having so many issues with the controller
Are you in the beta? Some have been having issues with it.
teacupcopter
Banned
I think I am- how do I opt out
((( I'm talking I've got issues with Portal 2, which you'd think is the one that is easy to do!
Nabs
Member
Go to your Steam Settings > Account > Beta Participation. You can see if you're in the beta, and you'll also be able to opt out. It may not be the beta's fault, so you may want to opt in. Just switch between and see.
I did hear that some Link users were having issues with the Beta client. Also make sure you're not running any screen programs, like fraps or something similar.
I did hear that some Link users were having issues with the Beta client. Also make sure you're not running any screen programs, like fraps or something similar.
BigTnaples
Todd Howard's Secret GAF Account
About how long does this take to arrive? Mine is "shipping soon."
Also, anyone try playing Morrowind/Oblivion with this thing?
Looking forward to trying System Shock 2 and Elite Dangerous Horizons.
Also, S.T.A.L.K.E.R series is another that I would like to think this controller will enable comfy couch play with...
A fantasy? Or is this Steam Controller able to do what I hope it can?
Also, anyone try playing Morrowind/Oblivion with this thing?
Looking forward to trying System Shock 2 and Elite Dangerous Horizons.
Also, S.T.A.L.K.E.R series is another that I would like to think this controller will enable comfy couch play with...
A fantasy? Or is this Steam Controller able to do what I hope it can?
I've made a few stalker configs. The touch menu works perfect for all the extra buttons. It has JUST the right amount to do everything. Love having torch on the right pad. Makes it so cool to be flicking it on and off quickly when stealthing under ground.
Edit:
I also use the gyro for leaning round corners. Is soooo good. I've shared them just now if you want to try them.
In the specific case of Dark Souls the benefits over a traditional gamepad is that I can sprint and move the camera at the same time. I can also change items and weapons without move the hand out of the trackpad. Camera control in trackball move also fells very nice.
So yesterday I put together a fairly competent Star Wars: The Old Republic controller config and was able to play on my couch via Link without a keyboard handy.
The last update says that non-steam games can share community controller profiles now, but how do I do that exactly? When I try to make the controller scheme public it just fails because there's no workshop
The last update says that non-steam games can share community controller profiles now, but how do I do that exactly? When I try to make the controller scheme public it just fails because there's no workshop
Stitch
Gold Member
yes, forcing everyone to use BPM is stupid.
Astral/H3X
Member
Hrm. I might have to test that then.
I have actually been playing S.T.A.L.K.E.R call of Pripyat for the last few days, it works fantastic. My control setup is uploaded as Enhanced Controller. Fully labelled and a three speed left stick. Trackball and gyro.
Try it out, you may need to be in the beta though.
UcchedavÄda
Member
It's especially obnoxious right now, due to the animated holiday background. I wanted to grind a bit in an RPG while watching a stream, but thanks to BPM I now have animated snow running behind everything. And for some reason it's running at 5 FPS, making it even more distracting. I had to carefully stack windows it hide it ...
morningbus
Serious Sam is a wicked gahbidge series for chowdaheads.
There honestly aren't many games on GOG not on Steam.
Plus you can add GOG games to Steam and use the controller, so it's kind of moot anyway.
Ucchedavāda;190537140 said:
You just need to use BPM for the initial configuration. After that, the regular Steam client will use your config.
Got this and Link for Christmas. Managed to try out the controller for an hour. Really like it already. Found a community mapping for Rocket League and L4D2 that with a little tweaking will be amazing. With L4D2 I tunes the ingame mouse sensitivity to minimum and this made a world of difference.
Will be trying it with non-controller games tonight once I setup the Link.
P.s. Been a great thread. Was never a device that would review well. Seen it grow via the posts already.
Will be trying it with non-controller games tonight once I setup the Link.
P.s. Been a great thread. Was never a device that would review well. Seen it grow via the posts already.
Cave Johnson
Member
In classic Thief, I had my right handle modify my analog stick to lean corners. But gyro seems like a good alternative, I'll give it a go sometime.
So aside from my anomalous mouse region issue, I also have an issue with Jedi Academy and only Jedi Academy. When I open the steam overlay to configure the controller the overlay fps drops to what feels like 10fps and it takes a solid 2 to 3 seconds to register a button press. It has worked properly once or twice, though I cannot identify why. I absolutely love this controller but there are issues here and there that make me want to headbutt a wall.
As far as the mouse region issue goes, it persists across controllers too.
Grumble grumble.
As far as the mouse region issue goes, it persists across controllers too.
Grumble grumble.
Well pre-orders came with the game... so yeah.
Default gamepad setting worked fine for me, haven't done anything more adventurous. Can't say I'm very good at the game so far.
Ah. I should have been more specific and asked how it compared to using the PS4 controller.
I wish it was still Rocket League, I'm getting CS:GO and L4D2 with mine.
Me. I use this config to don't even move the thumbs unless quick chatting, and is kinda beautiful. I rarelly use Rear View tho, but it could be switched with Scoreboard at the joystick click.
Quick Chat is without click, just touch.
UcchedavÄda
Member
Well, I feel a bit stupid now, but thank you very much for pointing that out.
inoperativ
Member
Hi guys, I've not been following the Steam controller that closely but visiting family over the holidays with only a laptop and very limited space available for setting up KB+M has made me wish I could play Starcraft and HotS/LoL with a controller. I've had a quick look in this thread but would appreciate to hear some more opinions about playing RTS games and MOBAs with this thing. I'm not expecting to 1v1 in Starcraft obviously but maybe play some campaign without feeling like bashing my head against a wall.
JoeyJungle
Banned
So since the pre-launch I've had problems using the trackpads on the controller wirelessly. It will sometimes become unresponsive for a split-second, or require more force on the trackpad to register movement. I thought this was just a firmware issue at first, but it's a couple months later now and I'm still having the same problem. The controller works fine when plugged in. Is this a known issue with the wireless controller/receiver? Or should I ask for a replacement for the USB wireless receiver?
Have you brought the dongle closer to yourself/away from the PC with the extension provided in the box? Might be something is interfering with the signal.
BigTnaples
Todd Howard's Secret GAF Account
So I am off the next 3 days, and then I work 7 in a row. Kind of getting excited to play with this controller. However it has not yet shipped from steam. Did not realize I could pick these up at gamestops..
Would I be able to buy it at gamestop, then just return the one Steam ships me to gamestop with the reciept? As I don't see a way to cancel my Steam order..
Would I be able to buy it at gamestop, then just return the one Steam ships me to gamestop with the reciept? As I don't see a way to cancel my Steam order..
I can't seem to get the thing feeling comfortable with Dark Souls, the right pad just feels so weird.
As for something like Oblivion, it feels very nice to me once you get your settings set. Can make it feel similar to the 360 controls, aside from a few issues here and there. I have a YT gameplay video, but it's a bit old and doesn't use the very beneficial gyro. With everything setup properly, it's one of my fave games to play with the SC.
As for something like Oblivion, it feels very nice to me once you get your settings set. Can make it feel similar to the 360 controls, aside from a few issues here and there. I have a YT gameplay video, but it's a bit old and doesn't use the very beneficial gyro. With everything setup properly, it's one of my fave games to play with the SC.
BigTnaples
Todd Howard's Secret GAF Account
Nice. Thanks for the input. Really excited for this controller. So many games I would like to play/replay but wouldn't because I play on a comfy couch these days. (Haven't played on my dual monitor setup in a year or two.)
Bl@de
Member
The greatest thing about this controller is not gaming itself but the complete package including the possibility of full desktop control. It was the missing piece for my HTPC console with Netflix/Youtube and Steam Big Picture (without having a keyboard or mouse connected). So now I'm using my holidays to build The Bl@destation. A mITX gaming cube. Thx Gabe. Oh yeah, it's great for gaming too^^
Vinterbird
Member
Is Fallout 4 specifically bad with the Steam Controller? I've played 30 hours with it now, and I still don't feel comformtable with the pads, and I feel I'm still far from as accurate as I would be with a set of sticks.
Is F4 just bad with the Steam Controller (autoaim or something?) and are there any better games to pick up and see the true potential of the controller?
How's the controller in general for traditional third person console games?
Is F4 just bad with the Steam Controller (autoaim or something?) and are there any better games to pick up and see the true potential of the controller?
How's the controller in general for traditional third person console games?
morningbus
Serious Sam is a wicked gahbidge series for chowdaheads.
Are you just emulating the Xbox pad with your FO4 config? In terms of aiming with the pads, it would most likely be better if you were emulating the mouse and keyboard instead.
I'm playing with a modified Xbox config that requires I edit an .ini to increase the sensitivity beyond what's allowed in the settings. This gets the right pad pretty close to the mouse.
Here's a user from Reddit explaining it:
Unless you're using Touch Menus, in which case BPM has to be running all the time. Other wise you are correct though.
anybody else using one of these for comfy couch gaming? Its incredibly frustrating that simple windows tasks like using the windows keyboard or closing annoying messages asking me to download drivers is impossible as windows doesn't register left clicks with this thing sometimes. Shame because I was really hoping to be able to retire my mouse and keyboard...
I did what was mentioned in this reddit post:
https://www.reddit.com/r/SteamContr..._administration_mode_no_compatibility_popups/
And it seems to have at least helped the issue on my laptop. Can use the controller to input a login password with the on-screen keyboard if necessary, actually maintain control with (at least seemingly a good chunk of) Windows permission popups that would stop the controller from working, and also use the task manager without killing the controller. In my case though, Steam has to manually be opened after booting up to use your proper custom controller bindings. I'm trying to have a setup where I can just leave my PC in sleep and wake it up whenever I want by pressing the Steam button and quickly start doing stuff, and it seems to have at least helped.
I got a Steam Controller for Christmas and think it's really cool. I've played a point and click game with it and I like that I can finally play it out in the living room.
I like the subtle vibrations when you use the trackpads. I like how I don't have to completely press the trigger for it to recognise as a click. I actually like how the thumbstick and face buttons feel, even though before I started using it I thought it was amusing that they felt like M&Ms. It felt really light until I put the batteries in too.
I like the subtle vibrations when you use the trackpads. I like how I don't have to completely press the trigger for it to recognise as a click. I actually like how the thumbstick and face buttons feel, even though before I started using it I thought it was amusing that they felt like M&Ms. It felt really light until I put the batteries in too.
I made a config just for starcraft. Linking you the reddit post.
https://www.reddit.com/r/SteamContr...configuration_i_have_solved_the_problem_with/
I wish we could see those changes represented visually in real-time...I haven't heard many people talk about or experiment with the Cross Gate dpad layout yet.
Basically it works as above, where the layout of the directions matches more of what the indentations look like, with a square deadzone at the centre. Using the settings to make this dead zone match the controllers indentation, I've been finding this to work really well for platformer's and I seem to be having some good success in fighting games too - probably because I have a tendency to stay quite central to the deadzone when playing dpad style games. I'll be testing it more over the next month or so to see what works well and what doesn't whenever I have time. For now though, it definitely seems like something worth investing time in and checking out if you are taking on the left pad.
Lower BPM's render res. It'll speed it up dramatically.
You can if you use the "controller hud" found in the BPM overlay. It shows you a visualisation of what inputs are detected and shows the difference in dpad layouts
inoperativ
Member
Thanks! I think I'll order one once I get home, hopefully I'll be able to get my head around it.
Oh wow. Guess I'll stop crying about that now! Thanks man!
Astral/H3X
Member
If I wasn't too busy playing Smash I would ahahaha.