Steam Controller 2 is apparently a thing and being 'tooled for a mass production' plus a new VR controller
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/11/steam-controller-2-is-apparently-a-thing-and-being-tooled-for-a-mass-production-plus-a-new-vr-controller/
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17 Comments
Dave@lemmy.nz · 25 pts · 1y
I'm curious about this. There's a little switchy button thing and the batteries pop right out. I'm not sure what makes it a nightmare, I quite like the battery placement.
Zeta616@lemmy.world · 14 pts · 1y
Rechargeable AAs like to get stuck in there since they are slightly thicker
Maalus@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 1y
Then that's an engineering mistake / wrong fits, instead of an "battery placement" issue
Dave@lemmy.nz · 1 pts · 1y
I've always used rechargeables. While I agree to some extent, the action to pop them out makes it a lot easier to get them out than in the Xbox 360 controller from around the same time. The Xbone ones are easier now but perhaps they will do steam controller 2 in a similar way to the 1 but leave a little extra clearance.
Chee_Koala@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 1y
It takes an extra second to read/see what you are supposed to do, but after that I have to agree with you, I also like the placement and actions required to replace the batteries.
0ops@lemm.ee · 2 pts · 1y
I thought it was really satisfying. Not to mention just really clever engineering. Back when I still had one I was popping the batteries in and out like it was a fidget toy, definitely wouldn't call it a nightmare
derin@lemmy.beru.co · 19 pts · 1y
Sweet mother of god, yes: my body is ready for another Steam controller.
IsThisAnAI@lemmy.world · -15 pts · 1y
Last one was garbage. Not sorry.
PyroNeurosis@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 6 pts · 1y
Imma need you to expand this answer.
I don't care for controller gaming much, but this one didn't strike me as notably worse than amy other.
IsThisAnAI@lemmy.world · 0 pts · 1y
Bad shape, poor feel and quality, and the track pad takes up too much space for a hack.
Limited official game support made it a detection nightmare and caused quite a few games to register it as m&KB.
Haptics on PS5 are also much much better.
Manzas@lemdro.id · 1 pts · 1y
A 5 year older controller is obviously going to be worse ,but the game support is valid
IsThisAnAI@lemmy.world · 0 pts · 1y
The PS4 controller and Xbox from previous Gen are still better minus the PS5 haptics.
Manzas@lemdro.id · 1 pts · 1y
Fair.
0ops@lemm.ee · 1 pts · 1y
I do hope the shape is improved. The main reason I sold my og steam controllers is because I couldn't figure out how to hold them comfortably. My steam deck feels amazing in hand though, so I hope it's like that 🤞
bangsnooter@lemmy.zip · 0 pts · 1y
This man speaks the truth. Haters be damned.
thedeadwalking4242@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 1y
Idk why you are being down voted it’s true. It was a plasticity nightmare. And I don’t understand how people liked the track pads. There’s a reason a carry a mouse with my gaming laptop because there’s no way I’m going to play a fps with a track pad
IsThisAnAI@lemmy.world · -3 pts · 1y
The gaming community for whatever reason mostly has hard on for value. Despite them rent seeking and being a generally shitty company where it matters.
Paid betas killing discs...yay steam!