▲ 487 ▼ Steam Controller page updated: $99 USD, releases May 4th (store.steampowered.com) submitted 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) by Fubarberry@sopuli.xyz [M] to c/steamdeck@sopuli.xyz 141 comments fedilink hide all child comments Edit: official blog post here
[–] tiberius@lemmy.ca 9 points 4 months ago (2 children) Oof, 25 CAD more than a Joy Con 2 and 35 CAD less than a XB Core 2 permalink fedilink source hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] Chee_Koala@lemmy.world 12 points 4 months ago (1 child) I don't like the 99,- price either, but the joy cons are too expensive even when compared to that, imho. I love the idea of them but wow are those ever uncomfortable for me, it just feels like a different class to me. I also loved the OG Xbox BIG CHUNGUS, so, you know, different tastes for different people permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Natanael@slrpnk.net 6 points 4 months ago (1 child) Yeah, it means I'm buying only one rather than multiple. I'm hoping that a lot of more games will make use of the touchpads this time, even if only by publishing a custom mapping permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Buffalobuffalo@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 4 months ago Same, thought about buying 4 at the get go with a more reasonable cost. But at a c note I'll do one and test it out. Then keep an eye out for the sale in a year. permalink fedilink source parent [–] woelkchen@lemmy.world 10 points 4 months ago* (1 child) Oof, 25 CAD more than a Joy Con 2 and 35 CAD less than a XB Core 2 There a fine 8bitdo game pads that are less fancy but work really well for way less. https://www.8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wireless-controller/ is a good deal, especially for people who are tight on money or simply don't play that often to care for higher end stuff. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] tiberius@lemmy.ca 6 points 4 months ago (1 child) Good alternative for a standard controller but for dual track pads, Valve is the only option. Gotta pay the niche tax. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] chronicledmonocle@lemmy.world 1 point 4 months ago (1 child) Also no gyro controls, back buttons...... Several other things you miss out on permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] LiveLM@lemmy.zip 4 points 4 months ago (1 child) Note that if you're only after Gyro and Back buttons, 8BitDo's Ultimate 2 Wireless also has these features, and they work fully with Steam after a firmware update. If you're looking for dual touchpads then yeah, Valve tax. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] chronicledmonocle@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago (1 child) Gyro doesn't work on Linux for that controller unless you're using Bluetooth. You need the proprietary software. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] LiveLM@lemmy.zip 2 points 4 months ago* (1 child) It does, I use it exclusively with the 2.4g dongle on Linux. You do unfortunately need the proprietary software for the initial firmware update (it works in a VM), but afterwards all you need is to ensure your distro has the proper Udev rules installed and to hold B when booting the controller. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] chronicledmonocle@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago Ah so they still haven't fixed the issue where it reverts from XInput mode every time. Glad at least it works now, though. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Chee_Koala@lemmy.world 12 points 4 months ago (1 child) I don't like the 99,- price either, but the joy cons are too expensive even when compared to that, imho. I love the idea of them but wow are those ever uncomfortable for me, it just feels like a different class to me. I also loved the OG Xbox BIG CHUNGUS, so, you know, different tastes for different people permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Natanael@slrpnk.net 6 points 4 months ago (1 child) Yeah, it means I'm buying only one rather than multiple. I'm hoping that a lot of more games will make use of the touchpads this time, even if only by publishing a custom mapping permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Buffalobuffalo@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 4 months ago Same, thought about buying 4 at the get go with a more reasonable cost. But at a c note I'll do one and test it out. Then keep an eye out for the sale in a year. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Natanael@slrpnk.net 6 points 4 months ago (1 child) Yeah, it means I'm buying only one rather than multiple. I'm hoping that a lot of more games will make use of the touchpads this time, even if only by publishing a custom mapping permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Buffalobuffalo@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 4 months ago Same, thought about buying 4 at the get go with a more reasonable cost. But at a c note I'll do one and test it out. Then keep an eye out for the sale in a year. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Buffalobuffalo@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 4 months ago Same, thought about buying 4 at the get go with a more reasonable cost. But at a c note I'll do one and test it out. Then keep an eye out for the sale in a year. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] woelkchen@lemmy.world 10 points 4 months ago* (1 child) Oof, 25 CAD more than a Joy Con 2 and 35 CAD less than a XB Core 2 There a fine 8bitdo game pads that are less fancy but work really well for way less. https://www.8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wireless-controller/ is a good deal, especially for people who are tight on money or simply don't play that often to care for higher end stuff. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] tiberius@lemmy.ca 6 points 4 months ago (1 child) Good alternative for a standard controller but for dual track pads, Valve is the only option. Gotta pay the niche tax. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] chronicledmonocle@lemmy.world 1 point 4 months ago (1 child) Also no gyro controls, back buttons...... Several other things you miss out on permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] LiveLM@lemmy.zip 4 points 4 months ago (1 child) Note that if you're only after Gyro and Back buttons, 8BitDo's Ultimate 2 Wireless also has these features, and they work fully with Steam after a firmware update. If you're looking for dual touchpads then yeah, Valve tax. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] chronicledmonocle@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago (1 child) Gyro doesn't work on Linux for that controller unless you're using Bluetooth. You need the proprietary software. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] LiveLM@lemmy.zip 2 points 4 months ago* (1 child) It does, I use it exclusively with the 2.4g dongle on Linux. You do unfortunately need the proprietary software for the initial firmware update (it works in a VM), but afterwards all you need is to ensure your distro has the proper Udev rules installed and to hold B when booting the controller. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] chronicledmonocle@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago Ah so they still haven't fixed the issue where it reverts from XInput mode every time. Glad at least it works now, though. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] tiberius@lemmy.ca 6 points 4 months ago (1 child) Good alternative for a standard controller but for dual track pads, Valve is the only option. Gotta pay the niche tax. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] chronicledmonocle@lemmy.world 1 point 4 months ago (1 child) Also no gyro controls, back buttons...... Several other things you miss out on permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] LiveLM@lemmy.zip 4 points 4 months ago (1 child) Note that if you're only after Gyro and Back buttons, 8BitDo's Ultimate 2 Wireless also has these features, and they work fully with Steam after a firmware update. If you're looking for dual touchpads then yeah, Valve tax. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] chronicledmonocle@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago (1 child) Gyro doesn't work on Linux for that controller unless you're using Bluetooth. You need the proprietary software. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] LiveLM@lemmy.zip 2 points 4 months ago* (1 child) It does, I use it exclusively with the 2.4g dongle on Linux. You do unfortunately need the proprietary software for the initial firmware update (it works in a VM), but afterwards all you need is to ensure your distro has the proper Udev rules installed and to hold B when booting the controller. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] chronicledmonocle@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago Ah so they still haven't fixed the issue where it reverts from XInput mode every time. Glad at least it works now, though. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] chronicledmonocle@lemmy.world 1 point 4 months ago (1 child) Also no gyro controls, back buttons...... Several other things you miss out on permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] LiveLM@lemmy.zip 4 points 4 months ago (1 child) Note that if you're only after Gyro and Back buttons, 8BitDo's Ultimate 2 Wireless also has these features, and they work fully with Steam after a firmware update. If you're looking for dual touchpads then yeah, Valve tax. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] chronicledmonocle@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago (1 child) Gyro doesn't work on Linux for that controller unless you're using Bluetooth. You need the proprietary software. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] LiveLM@lemmy.zip 2 points 4 months ago* (1 child) It does, I use it exclusively with the 2.4g dongle on Linux. You do unfortunately need the proprietary software for the initial firmware update (it works in a VM), but afterwards all you need is to ensure your distro has the proper Udev rules installed and to hold B when booting the controller. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] chronicledmonocle@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago Ah so they still haven't fixed the issue where it reverts from XInput mode every time. Glad at least it works now, though. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] LiveLM@lemmy.zip 4 points 4 months ago (1 child) Note that if you're only after Gyro and Back buttons, 8BitDo's Ultimate 2 Wireless also has these features, and they work fully with Steam after a firmware update. If you're looking for dual touchpads then yeah, Valve tax. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] chronicledmonocle@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago (1 child) Gyro doesn't work on Linux for that controller unless you're using Bluetooth. You need the proprietary software. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] LiveLM@lemmy.zip 2 points 4 months ago* (1 child) It does, I use it exclusively with the 2.4g dongle on Linux. You do unfortunately need the proprietary software for the initial firmware update (it works in a VM), but afterwards all you need is to ensure your distro has the proper Udev rules installed and to hold B when booting the controller. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] chronicledmonocle@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago Ah so they still haven't fixed the issue where it reverts from XInput mode every time. Glad at least it works now, though. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] chronicledmonocle@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago (1 child) Gyro doesn't work on Linux for that controller unless you're using Bluetooth. You need the proprietary software. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] LiveLM@lemmy.zip 2 points 4 months ago* (1 child) It does, I use it exclusively with the 2.4g dongle on Linux. You do unfortunately need the proprietary software for the initial firmware update (it works in a VM), but afterwards all you need is to ensure your distro has the proper Udev rules installed and to hold B when booting the controller. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] chronicledmonocle@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago Ah so they still haven't fixed the issue where it reverts from XInput mode every time. Glad at least it works now, though. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] LiveLM@lemmy.zip 2 points 4 months ago* (1 child) It does, I use it exclusively with the 2.4g dongle on Linux. You do unfortunately need the proprietary software for the initial firmware update (it works in a VM), but afterwards all you need is to ensure your distro has the proper Udev rules installed and to hold B when booting the controller. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] chronicledmonocle@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago Ah so they still haven't fixed the issue where it reverts from XInput mode every time. Glad at least it works now, though. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] chronicledmonocle@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago Ah so they still haven't fixed the issue where it reverts from XInput mode every time. Glad at least it works now, though. permalink fedilink source parent