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IGN - Steam Controller Hands-On Impressions

One IGN editor got a chance to try out Valve’s upcoming controller. Here’s what he thought.

johndoe112114506d ago

I need buttons. That is just how I feel about it. I know a lot of people are gonna argue the tech thing and about future technology and about it being something different and giving it a chance, and I agree with all those points but for me it seems too much like playing a game on a touch screen. I've never been able to get used to that. My personal opinion, I need physical buttons.

ramiuk14506d ago

analogue sticksand buttons for me,call me old fashioned but im staying with it

WeAreLegion4506d ago

I was too late to "inb4 analog sticks". Darn it.

When you make something better than analog sticks, why use analog sticks? These aren't just touch pads, everyone. It's a new type of haptic feedback.

Volkama4506d ago

I'm sceptical of the touch pads, but Valve acknowledged issues with normal touch pads early on and if they claim this haptic feedback transforms them I am sure willing to give it a go.

I can see the advantages in FPS aiming and cursor-heavy games, but wonder if an analogue left stick would have been a better choice for movement.

Have you tried it?

WeAreLegion4506d ago

I have tried it. A friend of mine has a demo unit. It works surprisingly well. I think the only genre my friend won't use it on is MOBA's...though it does still work well with MOBA's. The only genre I haven't tried it on is racing, but I use a wheel, anyway.

It's amazing!

Volkama4506d ago

So if you had to pick one of the 3 new controllers? Or 4 actually, lets throw a keyboard and mouse into the mix...

Mac4204506d ago

What happens when buttons an sticks are all replaced by something similar. Are you just going to continue to play old games?

Deividas4506d ago

I have no reason to leave my current setup of using a Xbox Controller for my RPG/Racers/Sports etc and my mouse and keyboard for FPS, but def want to try this controller out. If its as good as they say it is for shooters than im all for it. Prob wouldnt use it for Online but for single player and stuff why not. Hoping for the best but not getting my expectations too high personally.

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