Valve unveils Steam Controller, promises PC-like accuracy

[Guest]

For those that don't understand why there are some that feel this won't take off.....
You just described an HTPC, which anyone who wants one already has one. Console gamers are not going to flock to this. The number of games available is not relevant as 99% of those games are not games that console gamers care about anyway. I realize there is an exception to every rule, but the number of exceptions (percentage wise) is miniscule. This device is for PC gamers who might want to play on their 65inch. A very small percentage. I am a PC gamer, I have a large TV in my living room, easy enough for me to play on it if I want to without the need to drop hundreds of dollars on this device. I understand there will be some people that will want this, but again, very small percentage. I like Valve. I like their games and I have even grown to like Steam. I just feel that most people who would want functionality (PC gaming in the living room) already have it. Maybe I am wrong and this thing will put PS and XBOX out of business, but I doubt it will even make a noticeable difference. I already play PC games at both my desk and in the living room. This is just another device to spend money on to do what anyone can already do.

Totally agree with you.

 

[cliffordcooley]

For those that don't understand why there are some that feel this won't take off.....
You just described an HTPC, which anyone who wants one already has one. Console gamers are not going to flock to this.

The Steam console will not require console gamers flocking to take off. The number of people who have a HTPC PC already is irrelevant. Machines are broken or replaced every day. There will always be a market for new machines, the only question is which new machine is going to be bought. I have no doubt the Steam console will survive, though I personally don't care. I would prefer the development of Steam Console software to flourish, so I can build my own Steam Box.

 

[gooderguy]

It's about time someone came up with some kind of idea to make the hard held controller more accurate. I'm an old timer and my first shooter games were Wolf 3D, Doom, Duke Nukem, then I got in the Ureal games. I could never get used to playing any shooter games on a console because of the lack of precision from those controllers compared to a PC mouse. The games I would play on a console were more like Need for Speed and Super Mario games. Hopefully this thing works out as promised, I wouldn't mind giving it a try, it looks like it might take some getting used to but possibly worth the effort.

 

[Nobina]

I have a mouse and a keyboard, why should I use this then?

 

[cliffordcooley]

I have a mouse and a keyboard, why should I use this then?

I'm guessing you wouldn't unless you really wanted to. I'm also guessing the primary focus for the controller is packaging it with the Steam console. Whether or not you want to purchase the controller, is no more a decision than which keyboard or mouse to use.

 

[dennis777]

Its like an ipod classic wheel control.. I like!! steam sale is the only reason you ever need

their is an article here that what the console should learn from Steam, well it looks like Steam will demonstrate it first hand.

 

[Guest]

I agree as well.

 

[Guest]

I find it funny how people have stated almost as fact that this will or will not take off and do well. How many of you have actually touched one, tried one or even know anyone who has? Yes you may have your opinions like we all do however I suggest you wait and see what happens, before you claim to know what will happen.

 

[amstech]

For those that don't understand why there are some that feel this won't take off.....This is just another device to spend money on to do what anyone can already do.

I think people misplace Valve's intention here because they see through limited viewpoints when it comes to this product's meaning, or intended market. I don't think its out to replace anything directly. I believe its a device that makes PC gaming, from every standpoint, easier to do.
Everyone thought the Wii would fail, until it became the fastest console to ever sell a million units in the US (wiki fact).
I have an HTPC and while I like doing the driver updates and game maintenence myself (in and out of steam/origin) I can see a couple reasons for this.
Mostly reliability and compatibilty. PC gaming rigs and new generations of GPU's will quickly bury the PS4/XBX1 into the history books and from what I can tell in the forseeable future PC gamers aren't going anywhere fast. I am sure Sony and Microsoft will be able to squeeze impressive visual results that can rival some rigs years after release, but even from a hardware standpoint it makes it easier for the user to upgrade.