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Really saddens me - the best controller ever made and Valve are pulling the plug. There is absolutely no alternative to it and with it being a very niche product I'd be shocked if we ever get one. I bough mine when they were still in pre-order. Would have bought another one, had I known that Valve are retiring it, but it is what it is...
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Too bad one of the buttons failed on the wingpad, which tempered my game mood.
Ordered a new one yesterday, so I got myself an early end of the year present.
Still crossing my fingers for a v2.
That is all true, and if you can’t use a mouse and keyboard it’s a better alternative. It is, however, not very good as a pad.
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Well, is true that this is maybe the most common complain about SC, namely its D-Pad is not very good.
I'm not very affected by this, but rings true.
Would be nice (maybe) if the SC would come with some accessories, in this case a D-Pad shape that you can snap in place for those needing it.
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The D-pad is one of the best parts, it didn't really even need a "click" function. Don't remember what console company made "click-in" a function for controller joysticks first (Xbox IIRC?), but it's a terrible thing for anyone with RSI, or anyone trying to avoid it. At least it's there for proper compatibility's sake for other games, I suppose... doesn't matter about the shape being different, traditional D-pads are a bit hard on fingers anyways. (The Wiimote's D-pad isn't bad, but Metroid: Other M is kind of painful to play for too long.)
I'd buy another Steam Controller just in case, but would it be worth it? Last I checked Steam didn't accept online Steam Controller orders from Canada... and we already have four, but OTOH they also see heavy use and might break someday so having a spare would be good... gah! :S:
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I think it is funny the comments the PC master race folks make about the superiority of their platform of choice. I can understand the fundamental claim that the PC is versatile, but without a controller such as the this I think couch gaming becomes much more difficult.