HORI, a manufacturer of popular gaming accessories have today revealed the Wireless Horipad for Steam. So if you're in need of a gamepad, this might be for you.
The main thing that concerns me here for Linux and Steam Deck support, is their mention of a dedicated app for it. We've seen before from the likes of 8BitDo, that certain buttons on their controllers (like back paddles) require a dedicated app and so cannot be configured directly on Linux / Steam Deck.
In this case though, HORI do show a shot of Steam Input which has the back paddles listed on it, so perhaps we might see full Steam Input support for it. Considering it's a dedicated Steam controller, it would be odd if you couldn't adjust everything in Steam Input. They do also mention Steam Deck repeatedly too.
Features:
- Back paddles (L4/R4) and 2 extra custom buttons (M1/M2) right on the bottom.
- A dedicated Quick Access button.
- Support for Bluetooth, XInput and DirectInput, but seems XInput only via Wired connection.
- Estimated 12 hour battery life (3.5 hours to fully charge).
- Gyro in the "Steam mode". With the sticks having a touch sensor too.
- Rapid fire ability on face buttons (ABXY).
Their info mentions it does not have vibration though, or a microphone port.
So far, it seems to be only announced via their Japanese store with no mention on their USA or UK stores. Price according to their page is 9,780 Japanese Yen, so about £50 GBP / $60 USD.
Update: in a news post about Steam Input, Valve confirmed they have added support for the new HORIPAD for Steam and they "worked with HORI's team to make their controller work well with Steam Input".
Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
The only thing that makes me hesitate, is that Hori has made some controllers that end up with stick-drift since a little way into the life of the Nintendo Switch, so I'll wait for some long-term reviews on these.
RavenWings Jun 26, 2024
I'm sorry but i see only 2 back buttons here. Or aam i missing something ?
2 backbuttons, but there are also 2 buttons below the D-pad & right stick.
I really just want valve to finally relase the deck´s button layout as a stand-alone controller. Wonder whats taking them so long.
Viesta2015 Jun 26, 2024
below the D-pad & right stick
Wait, those two dust spot are supposed to replace L/R5 ? That's bloody useless, who's gonna give up aiming or moving to use that ?
Last edited by based on 26 June 2024 at 6:41 pm UTC
Rather over the extreme drift problem my Xbox (and Joycons, which I'll need to swap out for hall effects eventually) controller has...
Seems it's not coming to the UK :(There's nothing to say it won't be, but they've only just announced it.
L4/R4 are paddles on the back of the controller. The other additional two buttons M1 and M2 are those you see right at the bottom.below the D-pad & right stick
Wait, those two dust spot are supposed to replace L/R5 ? That's bloody useless, who's gonna give up aiming or moving to use that ?
Pickettf3nce Jun 26, 2024
L3, L4, R3, R4 detachable rear paddles, toggle-able hair triggers, analog triggers, hall-effect joysticks, 8 (or 4) way d-pad, programmable macros, 3 vibration intensities, USB-C rechargeable, addressable RGB, integrated gyroscope, extra buttons to swap between Nintendo and Traditional button layouts. Support for Switch, SteamOS, Android, iOS, MacOS, and windows.
It's a night and day difference between this and an Xbox Series controller.
Mountain Man Jun 26, 2024
Last edited by Mountain Man on 27 June 2024 at 3:17 am UTC
The "Gulikit KK3 MAX" is a great alternative for those of us in the US or UK.Do their paddles actually fully work on Linux and Steam Deck without needing an external app like 8bitdo?
L3, L4, R3, R4 detachable rear paddles, toggle-able hair triggers, analog triggers, hall-effect joysticks, 8 (or 4) way d-pad, programmable macros, 3 vibration intensities, USB-C rechargeable, addressable RGB, integrated gyroscope, extra buttons to swap between Nintendo and Traditional button layouts. Support for Switch, SteamOS, Android, iOS, MacOS, and windows.
It's a night and day difference between this and an Xbox Series controller.
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