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[–] Tattorack@lemmy.world 10 points 3 days ago (1 children)

It is. But that's the compromise for trackpads.

The important question is; does it feel good to game on?

[–] AppleTea@lemmy.zip 3 points 3 days ago (3 children)

i think the Steam Controller (2015) incorporated the track pads and had a good aesthetic. Really, all it needed was a real d-pad.

[–] Joelk111@lemmy.world 8 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I disagree, I've always thought it was pretty ugly. Too bulbous looking. The new one looks like a "normal" controller, but oversized to accommodate the track pads. Still not a looker, but at least it isn't so bulbous. Also, glossy plastic can smd.

[–] echodot@feddit.uk 1 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

I always thought the old one looked like a Sega genesis controller, but with a modern button scheme.

[–] Earthman_Jim@lemmy.zip 3 points 2 days ago

I lost the dongle to mine. i cry evry tim

[–] Tattorack@lemmy.world 5 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

That old thing had just one analogue stick, and like you said, no D-Pad.

The new steam controller has the same layout as the Deck, sacrificing no button or input options.