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moonburster, do games w The Steam controller was ahead of its time

I have three. One still fully packaged for when the other two die

Itdidnttrickledown, do games w The Steam controller was ahead of its time

If I wanted a console I would buy a console.

phar,

If you can get most of the games on PC, why would you buy an entire console? Just buy a controller and now you have a keyboard, mouse, And controller to cover all the different game types.

funkless_eck,

if I wanted to only play half my games at twice the price for only a few years on hardware i can’t upgrade with fewer functions and content due to exclusivity, I would buy a console

Postmortal_Pop, do games w Day 357 of posting a Daily Screenshot from the games I've been playing

I’m so excited to see you get to one year of gaming. I was just starting to get into Lemmy when you started and your posts have been a comfort one these dark times

MyNameIsAtticus,
@MyNameIsAtticus@lemmy.world avatar

It makes me glad to see it helping people being comforted by these like I have. It’s embarrassing to admit but there’s been some days where my sole motivation for getting out of bed is because there’s a certain game I want to screenshot

Postmortal_Pop,

Don’t be embarrassed my dude. In a world like this, we all gotta take motivation where we can find it.

LordWiggle, do games w The Steam controller was ahead of its time
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I still have one, but never used it.

Ashiette,

Wanna sell it ?

LordWiggle,
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Sure, if you’re in the EU. PM me

ImplyingImplications, do games w Day 357 of posting a Daily Screenshot from the games I've been playing

I loved this game so much! You’re in for a treat! Last of Us certainly has a way of making the apocalypse look gorgeous. All those reclaimed by nature cityscapes are amazing.

If you like the scenery and gameplay of this one then you’ll enjoy it in the second game too. Maybe lower your story writing expectations a bit though…

MyNameIsAtticus,
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They really do have amazing landscapes. Almost makes me wish for a Zombie apocalypse lol.

I’ve heard bits and pieces about Part 2 but I’ve mostly avoided spoilers. Is it a case where it’s decent but not as good as the first one or did they majorly drop the ball?

ImplyingImplications,

I’d say the story of part 2 explores a different theme. The writing and acting are still top notch, it’s just not a theme people wanted to explore. The gameplay and scenery are arguably improved so I’d still recommend it.

MyNameIsAtticus,
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I Definitely will then! The environments alone are piquing my interest in trying the sequel

RadioFreeArabia, do games w The Steam controller was ahead of its time

I prefer the Wii U Pro Controller, similar layout but with a proper d-pad. I got to have a proper d-pad.

MyNameIsAtticus, do games w The Steam controller was ahead of its time
@MyNameIsAtticus@lemmy.world avatar

I would love to get ahold of one for my PC. I’m hesitant to buy a used one though. Maybe one day Valve will make more or even better, make a SC2. Until then my PS5 controller will continue to serve me well

comeonitsnotlike, do games w The Steam controller was ahead of its time

I’ve had one since the release 2015. The best controller and, unfortunately, the most worn out of em all. I really need a SC2. It still works just like the first day (well, better since it got software updates), but it’s so damn worn out. Fuck, I’m actually, seriously considering paying those crazy amounts people are selling them (HAS TO BE NEW!) for online. It’s sick how good it is.

Atomic, do games w The Steam controller was ahead of its time

I have one too. I love it so much. It’s really, really good. Could map things exactly how I want them! Use it mostly playing Sekiro and Elden Ring.

I love the TouchPads really makes it easier to control those small movements

slaneesh_is_right,

I really love mine and necer realised how “hated” it was. For me the biggest downside is that the level of customisation is almost overwhelming. Which is a good problem to have, honestly, but it led me to sometimes use the shitty xbox controller instead of fumbling with options.

Atomic,

Yeah for sure, I know what you mean. But like, the ability to activate gyro aiming when holding down right bumper past its “click” for those accurate shots is just cheifs kiss

AlfredoJohn,

Is there some meta to using the touch pads? I never use them on my deck due to the lack of being able to have continous motion like a joystick. If I’ve just been using them wrong I’d love to try them out in the way that makes people rave about them

ECB,

I think some of it comes down to what your brain is used to.

I usually use mouse/keyboard, that kind of constant movement from holding the stick in a certain position is kind of foreign to me. Whereas having the right track pad basically emulating a trackpall mouse instantly felt really natural. In this case it’s like a mouse in that your movement directly translates to camera movement.

You may just be more used to analog sticks

Atomic,

I think it might just be one of those things you get used to. There are so many different ways of setting them up as well,

When I play Sekiro or Elden Ring, I have the right one set to “ball” or “mouse ball” or something like that, basically, so I can flick the camera and also just drag, the left one is on joystick mode I’m pretty sure, with various deadzones that I felt comfortable with.

What’s nice is things like on the right trackpad, I have it set on a tilted axis, because I don’t swipe my thumb perfectly horizontal, I swipe up towards the right, but you can account for that. So when I do my normal swipe, the camera still moves horizontal. I don’t know about the deck, I don’t have one. But the various settings and options for all the things you can set it up with is incredible.

I know on the left, movement. I have a certain zone that if I’m within it, you’ll move slowly, but once you go to the edge you move quickly. In short terms, it’s not linear, because I don’t want it to be.

I do certain actions of “fast pull”, where you press the bumber quickly past its “click”, and another if it’s a slow one. Can probably get very overwhelming but you just find what you like and set it up do it. If you want it a certain way, chances are very good there’s an option for it.

finitebanjo, do games w The Steam controller was ahead of its time

Behold! The perfect controller layout, from the far future:

spoilerhttps://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/fdafc80c-adae-49d0-8df0-dc0bb359e3fe.jpeg

Blackmist,

It’s weird how quickly Sony discovered the perfect layout and how little it’s changed since.

Analogue triggers are the only really great addition since the original Dual Shock.

The gyro aim on the PS5 (well technically all the way back to the PS3, only not as good) are actually really nice too, but I can count the games that use it on one hand. I’ve no idea why devs are so adverse to using them.

The PS4/5 touch pad would be OK if it wasn’t just used as a giant Select button, because for some reason the actual Select button is now “Share” which literally nobody ever asked for.

slaneesh_is_right,

If only it wasn’t made for tiny hands.

Blackmist,

You’re an original Xbox controller kind of guy aren’t you?

From the PS4 onwards they did at least acknowledge that most people don’t have tiny child-sized hands, and that most consoles are bought by adults.

finitebanjo,

But you can reach all the middle buttons without changing grip.

raker,

https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/7394223a-57b1-4316-ba06-9a00fa615e78.jpegCan confirm. Mine is about 22 years old. Unfortunately the USB adapter isn’t working anymore.

not_IO, do gaming w Fuck you, Tom

in one night? how?

JavaStack, do games w The Steam controller was ahead of its time

Is this the AI slop hyphen use I’ve heard so much about?

atomicpoet,

The em dash? I always use it—love it—you’ll have to take it from cold, dead hands.

Affidavit,

Windows: Alt+0151

Linux: Compose - + - + -

HeerlijkeDrop,

Yeah sure, emdashes and curly quotation marks were designed and put into Unicode specially for AI. Take some book or newspaper and look at what characters it uses

waterdog9,

This feels written in an AI generated voice as well though

  • all the semi-dramatic filler “Well, Valve had the last laugh”, “That said, it wasn’t perfect”, “And honestly?”, etc
  • each paragraph has an intro, some content, and a conclusion
  • all the punctuation is grammatically correct

Plus, it uses a very generic argument about why everyone else is wrong for not liking the controller, even though from the comments here it’s pretty clear the main reason is not having a d-pad

sobchak, do games w The Steam controller was ahead of its time

Other than just feeling a little light/cheap, I liked it. I actually liked that it used standard batteries so I could just use rechargeable AAs. Only reason I don’t use it anymore, is that I mostly game on PS5 now, and mostly only play strategy games on PC. I used to use it while streaming from my PC to my Kodi/Steam Raspberry Pi in my living room.

vithigar, do games w The Steam controller was ahead of its time

I disagree about the batteries. Give me replaceable AA cells any day over a built-in Li-ion. Rechargeable AAs are readily available and quickly swappable if you keep hot spares. Much better option for long term serviceability.

Rubanski,

Swappable Li-Ion cells like 18650s are even better. I find recharging AAs too slow

rowinxavier,

I think the availability of AA batteries is higher, 18650 is much less standard than AA in most people’s homes. I would rather have options, so saying AA but having a swappable battery tray is how I would go, but I like kludgey stuff anyway.

That said, I just did a battery replacement for a lithium pouch on some TWS headphones and it was a fairly simple process. Making it a port rather than soldered wires would make it much easier and would make battery replacement a quick and routine task. Hopefully more companies will more towards ports for batteries and maybe even a standard port that is the same for a given voltage/amperage combination so swapping out can be done with confidence.

vithigar,

AA but having a swappable battery tray

Microsoft did something like this with xbox controllers. There are additional contact points inside the battery chamber for a li-ion pack, so you could use a pair of AAs or their rechargeable pack that just fits into the same space.

GiuseppeAndTheYeti,

Going to bat for xbox or Microsoft right now is a death sentence on the internet so by internet law I have to downvote you. Sorry, it’s just the way things go…

That said, I agree. Being able to buy a $30 plug and play pack with rechargeable battery packs or being able to buy rechargeable AAs or just normal AA batteries is the best of all the current first party options.

No1,
@No1@aussie.zone avatar

recharging AAs too slow.

If you have spares to swap in, then it doesn’t matter how long it takes to charge.

Which would be 2 hours if you charge at 0.5C.

Also, I think I’ve seen Li-ion in AA form factors nowadays …

Dreaming_Novaling, do games w So is Kingdom Hearts 3 _bad_ or just the normal cringe of Kingdom Hearts?

TLDR: I probably wouldn’t suggest playing 3 unless you’re willing to play/watch the side games. The conclusion will not hit hard at all if you didn’t play the side games.

I literally just played through all the games (besides Re:coded, watched it) and I have conflicting feelings about it. Storyline wise, I didn’t love or hate it, as some parts were really nice and heartwarming to see (I really loved the reunion of the other two trios) and certain worlds are nice to meet your fave characters (Toy Box my beloved). But the main plot feels both satisfying and meh. I watched the fandub of union x and got really excited to see the lore be teased more in 3, but because 3 tries to appease everyone (crowd who played all the games vs crowd who only played 1 & 2), they don’t get to dive as deep as I wanted. I am more willing to ignore some of the bs and laugh rather than cringe, but I do understand why many find the plot corny.

The combat… I’ve basically hated the combat in every KH game, BBS is the only one where scrolling through the skill menu didn’t feel like ass, meanwhile DDD executes flowmotion beautifully (while it feels useless in 3), and yet CoM had my favorite system overall (might be my favorite game honestly). 3 controls are far better than KH 1, but the actual difficulty is non-existent and makes blocking feel almost useless. The attraction attacks are there I guess (my mom liked them lol). KH 1 normal mode had me near tears (Even the fucking Traverse Town Armor), CoM was frustrating but satisfying, 2 was boring besides the impossible super bosses, all of 358/2 was just awful overall, BBS was very normal until final boss, and DDD was slightly frustrating but beating the final boss was satisfying. 3 was a snooze fest besides final bosses that just made me go, “oh, I guess I won. I kinda just mashed x.”

IDK, I’ve had a KH shaped hole in my heart over these past two days, wondering what I want to play now that I got through my 2 month marathon. I both miss the games but also acknowledge that they get very repetitive and tiring over time. My mom only played 1,2 & 3 and has basically said KH and Square are dead to her.

CoM, BBS, and DDD are a must to watch/play. 358/2 is only worth it if you like challenge missions (I skipped them, hated the gameplay), Fragmentary Passage is only on the 2.8 disc and is literally 4-5 hrs, and Re:coded is supposedly good gameplay but the plot is just “what if data simulation Riku and Sora went through KH 1 together?” And Union X is gonna be vital to watch for those preparing for KH 4.

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