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1173 points davikr | 1 comments | 12 Nov 25 17:59 UTC | HN request time: 0.323s | 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steam controller [1], which feels like it might finally give us a better, more extensible standard than the extremely outdated XInput protocol (which still doesn't even support motion controls)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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WhereIsTheTruth ◴[12 Nov 25 19:21 UTC] No.45904867[source]▶
The trackpads are a deal breaker for me

They should have put them just above the joysticks, like the PS5 controller

Better, they should have made them detachable with a magnet, similar to the Switch JoyCon's system, what a missed opportunity

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1. Yokolos ◴[12 Nov 25 20:09 UTC] No.45905750[source]▶
> They should have put them just above the joysticks, like the PS5 controller

I don't understand how that would be in any way ergonomic. The new Steam Controller's layout has a proven track record with the Steam Deck, which is essentially identical. It allows you to play KB&M games like Alpha Centauri on the Steam Deck without any external peripherals. It would be utterly unplayable if the trackpads were in the same place as the PS5's pad, which is basically just used to open a menu or map or for gimmicky in-game gestures.