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1173 points davikr | 4 comments | 12 Nov 25 17:59 UTC | HN request time: 0.549s | source
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12_throw_away ◴[12 Nov 25 18:31 UTC] No.45903932[source]▶
In this big hardware refresh, honestly most excited about finally getting a new steam controller [1], which feels like it might finally give us a better, more extensible standard than the extremely outdated XInput protocol (which still doesn't even support motion controls)

[1] https://store.steampowered.com/sale/steamcontroller

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1. jorvi ◴[12 Nov 25 19:38 UTC] No.45905192[source]▶
It looks way too chunky, just like the original Steam Controller, Steam Deck or original duke Xbox controller. Not everybody has Jack Reacher hands.

Microsoft really did it right with the XSX controller. They took the old X360 / Xone design (perfect for large and medium hands) shrunk it slightly and then added cut-outs and and angled button surfaces (perfect for medium and small hands). The Elite is similarly good, with the back buttons being elongated and thin, meaning everyone can reach them comfortably without them getting in the way.

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2. lawn ◴[12 Nov 25 20:10 UTC] No.45905764[source]▶
My kids have been using the steam deck since they were 3 years old. Granted, their hands were a bit too small but the Deck is way more manageable than it appears.
3. hurricanepootis ◴[12 Nov 25 21:24 UTC] No.45906939[source]▶
I own a steam controller and have been using it for multiple years. It's actually really comfortable with the way it sits in my hand. Far more comfortable than whatever sony had going on with the PS4 dualsense stuff
4. archon810 ◴[12 Nov 25 21:31 UTC] No.45907033[source]▶
Maybe in size, but at least by weight, it's not bad at all.

Steam Controller weight: 292g.

Nintendo Switch 2 controller: 235g.

Sony Playstation 5 DualSense controller: 280g. DualSense Edge: 322g.

Xbox Wireless controller: 280g. Wireless Elite series 2: 345g.