Steam Controller Retrospective: A Mouse by Any Other Name

Описание: Is it a mouse? Is it a controller? Why not both? With Steam Decks finally becoming available for purchase, it seemed like a good time to look back at Valve's previous hardware initiatives. While not a total failure, the #SteamController definitely could've performed better. Join us as we take a look back at the controller-mouse hybrid and its myriad quirky features.

If you'd like to check out more about the Steam Controller's reception, check out these additional articles. The two reviews offer polarized perspectives and The Verge's Early Access look has more detailed information than I could ever get into in 15 minutes.

The Verge Early Access Look: https://www.theverge.com/2013/11/4/50...
IGN Review (Negative): https://www.ign.com/articles/2015/11/...
PC Gamer Review (Positive): https://www.pcgamer.com/steam-control...

For more of our coverage on Steam Controller nonsense, check out our previous videos:

Windows 11 Usability:    • What's it like using a Steam Controller in...  
Android 12 Usability:    • What's it like using a Steam Controller on...  

Chapters:

00:00 Intro
01:08 Why was the Steam Controller made?
04:39 What does the Steam Controller look like?
08:20 How was the controller received?
12:50 What's the future like for the controller?
14:16 Summary
15:11 Outro


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