I looked at the X1 but decided against it due to the lack of motion sensors. Steam natively supports PS4 pads already so took the jump. I guess I'll find out if that was a good decision or not tonight as it's been delivered today!
So who is still using a Steam Controller?
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I looked at the X1 but decided against it due to the lack of motion sensors. Steam natively supports PS4 pads already so took the jump. I guess I'll find out if that was a good decision or not tonight as it's been delivered today!
Well I've had an hour or so on the PS4 Dualshock 4 controller and have to say it's an absolute dream! Steam support is excellent.
Having the right stick along with Left trigger full pull set to gyro activate means that aiming and shooting the bow in Rise of the Tomb Raider is amazing... let go a little of the left trigger to stop the reticle moving before shooting and boom!
I can still see myself using the Steam Controller for the odd game but I think all my problems are now solved.
Having the right stick along with Left trigger full pull set to gyro activate means that aiming and shooting the bow in Rise of the Tomb Raider is amazing... let go a little of the left trigger to stop the reticle moving before shooting and boom!
I can still see myself using the Steam Controller for the odd game but I think all my problems are now solved.
I just got a Steam Controller/Link for x-mas and I have to say that it feels really weird not having 2 thumb sticks.
I've used 2 stick controllers for around 9-10 years. (I am not really counting the last year since I have literally logged about 2 days of time on my console)
I've used 2 stick controllers for around 9-10 years. (I am not really counting the last year since I have literally logged about 2 days of time on my console)
Just to confirm, you can map pretty much everything on a DS4 the same as you can with a Steam controller. It even lets you split the DS4 trackpad in two, although I've not played with it. It paired via Bluetooth to my Steam Link first time.
I mapped trackpad click to Select as I find the two function buttons are too high compared to what I'm used to.
I'd read comments about the gyro aim being "sticky" but didn't find that at all. Actually it's just as good as the Steam Controller's if not better.
I mapped trackpad click to Select as I find the two function buttons are too high compared to what I'm used to.
I'd read comments about the gyro aim being "sticky" but didn't find that at all. Actually it's just as good as the Steam Controller's if not better.
Well I've had an hour or so on the PS4 Dualshock 4 controller and have to say it's an absolute dream! Steam support is excellent.
Having the right stick along with Left trigger full pull set to gyro activate means that aiming and shooting the bow in Rise of the Tomb Raider is amazing... let go a little of the left trigger to stop the reticle moving before shooting and boom!
I can still see myself using the Steam Controller for the odd game but I think all my problems are now solved.
I have a PS4 controller, I've never actually tried it via Steam Big Picture mode so I'll have to give that a go now you've spoken highly about it.
Some more comments after a bit more time playing with the DS4.
Trying to map the trackpad is a bit hit and miss, it seems. There can be some odd behavior in certain situations (usually when mapped to something other than mouse) where it creates an input despite not being touched. Looks like this still has to be ironed out but remember that DS4 support is pretty new in SBP.
The only other thing is that I'm so used to the LH stick position on an XBOX360 pad that I'm having to get used to the new hand position, tilted more forward and inward to make the LH DS4 stick comfortable.
It'll be fine, it's just years of muscle memory getting in the way and I'm not suffering any discomfort. I do personally feel that the XBOX360 pad LH stick is in a more ergonomic place. As for the SC I didn't use the back paddles so no loss there, either.
I don't think I'll be going back to XB360 or SC anytime soon for the vast majority of gaming.
Trying to map the trackpad is a bit hit and miss, it seems. There can be some odd behavior in certain situations (usually when mapped to something other than mouse) where it creates an input despite not being touched. Looks like this still has to be ironed out but remember that DS4 support is pretty new in SBP.
The only other thing is that I'm so used to the LH stick position on an XBOX360 pad that I'm having to get used to the new hand position, tilted more forward and inward to make the LH DS4 stick comfortable.
It'll be fine, it's just years of muscle memory getting in the way and I'm not suffering any discomfort. I do personally feel that the XBOX360 pad LH stick is in a more ergonomic place. As for the SC I didn't use the back paddles so no loss there, either.
I don't think I'll be going back to XB360 or SC anytime soon for the vast majority of gaming.
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It's a much better position on the Xbox pads in my opinion, although I don't find the XB1 pad as nice as the 360.
For me the 360 controller is the best, the only thing that could have made it perfect is a built in rechargeable battery rather than having to pay extra for the stupid kit.
On the flip side, Sony have really nailed the accuracy and deadzones on the DS4 controller. The 360 feels a bit sluggish and sloppy in comparison now IMHO although I have 4 of them so won't throw them away.
I think my perfect controller would be Xbox 360 pad layout with PS4 sticks and gyro sensors.
I have one, alongside a 360 controller. I use the 360 controller most of the time, except when I'm playing lego Star Wars with my daughter, in which case she gets the 360 controller and I use the steam controller. It works well enough. I ought to try it for some more games, see how I get on with it for rts or older games without controller support.
Same with me but i gave it 2 days
Also it feels so cheap and tacky compared to the official Xbox/PS4 controllers
needs a revision with a sleeker design and better materials