Silent Orbis Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 As you all may know by now, Valve had a very special week last week. It was their transition to living room gaming, potentially as a rivalry with the upcoming Xbox One, and Playstation 4. They had a 3-Part announcement all week. One. As you may know, the first announcement was about Steam OS... a Linux based operating system designed for gaming in the living room. Two. Second, was on Wednesday. Steam Machines was announced, which most know as the "Steam Box". Specifications will be customizable, as Valve is promoting hacking, and modding. Select companies, will have certification to make their own Steam Machines... an Alienware Steambox, anyone? Three... This is the best innovation I've seen in, well, 2-3 years actually. The next controller for PC's (any version of Steam) , and the Steam Machines will be: THE STEAM CONTROLLER!! It's beautiful. Let me explain people... The two discs on each side, are track pads. Now they are track pads, and they are clickable as well, and in some situations, DO FUNCTION AS speakers!!Then, in the center is a High-Resolution touch screen, that is a second screen in most cases, and can be used to scroll, etc. It's stunning. Then you have 4 buttons around it, 3 under the screen, and then on the back of the handle, you have two big ones - basically a clickable handle. Then, the triggers, of course. In fact, here is a controller layout for Portal 2 that Valve provided: P.S. It's also fully hackable. It Has Innovation Written All Over It. It differs greatly from our commonly know Xbox and PlayStation "Dual Shock" controllers. It is designed to combine the standard PC gaming mouse and keyboard, with the pro gamer controllers. It is a perfect combination, providing adaptability on both sides of the spectrum Read More at: Wired [ url=www.wired.com]Wired[/ url] This post has been promoted to an article 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buns Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 Alienware isn't anything special. You're paying for the brand and looks you can easily build a computer just good as Alienware computers for a LOT less. Although they do look nice. I personally don't like the look of the controller, but knowing Valve I bet the controller works very well. I like the whole SteamOS thing very interesting move played by Valve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caboose The Ace Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 This seems like the most oddest controller I have ever seen ever. I LOVE IT !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
тυcкєя Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 Wow this controller looks really odd xD. Although it looks like a nicely designed, originally controller. Nothing like the xbox 360 controllers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silent Orbis Posted September 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 Alienware isn't anything special. You're paying for the brand and looks you can easily build a computer just good as Alienware computers for a LOT less. Although they do look nice. I personally don't like the look of the controller, but knowing Valve I bet the controller works very well. I like the whole SteamOS thing very interesting move played by Valve. So... You're telling me that you really wouldn't pay more, for better looks? Of course, everyone has their own taste, but let me tell you, design is a VERY significant aspect of anything in life, regardless of the price. Honestly, design is priceless, you're lucky they don't make us pay more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buns Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 So... You're telling me that you really wouldn't pay more, for better looks? Of course, everyone has their own taste, but let me tell you, design is a VERY significant aspect of anything in life, regardless of the price. Honestly, design is priceless, you're lucky they don't make us pay more. For a computer? Not really no I want my computer to work first, then if I ever had extra money I would consider the looks. Design isn't a very significant aspect to "anything" thats an opinion. I like my computers working amazing before they look amazing(Which most Alienware do look nice and run nice they're just overpriced). Honestly my best advice is build a computer and design it to be your own sexy beast. If you play it smart and know what you're buying it will be cheaper then an Alienware and look better(to you that is subject to opinion) and perform better. Edit: If you like Alienware thats fine they look nice, but you can't say theyre not overpriced. I mean they're priced so high because you're paying for the brand/they need to make a profit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooliest Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 This controller is so intricate and so different. I can not wait until they release it so I can get my grubby little fingers all over it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X51000 Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 it just looks like it would be uncomfortable....... idk, are there any actual buttons or knobs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooliest Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 There are 4 small almost flat buttons on it but besides that not really! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I_Make_Big_Boom Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 This is great mainly for 1: I cant use a Computer Mouse for ****. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silent Orbis Posted September 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 For a computer? Not really no I want my computer to work first, then if I ever had extra money I would consider the looks. Design isn't a very significant aspect to "anything" thats an opinion. I like my computers working amazing before they look amazing(Which most Alienware do look nice and run nice they're just overpriced). Honestly my best advice is build a computer and design it to be your own sexy beast. If you play it smart and know what you're buying it will be cheaper then an Alienware and look better(to you that is subject to opinion) and perform better. Edit: If you like Alienware thats fine they look nice, but you can't say theyre not overpriced. I mean they're priced so high because you're paying for the brand/they need to make a profit. All I said was that design is significant... I never said that you should prioritize looks over how it works... I just said it was significant... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vangelis Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 Wow this looks like the most original controller since the Dreamcast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silent Orbis Posted October 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 Wow this looks like the most original controller since the Dreamcast. I thought it was a hoax, when I first saw it. xD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhevaKins Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 The 'consoles' are just PCs, or I guess the Steam equivalent, that come with the Steam OS installed. They aren't consoles in the traditional sense. I will probably dual install the OS to see how it works but I wouldn't buy a new console/computer for it. The controller doesn't look like a good replacement for neither the Keyboard/Mouse or the Gamepad, it tries to mix both but I personally won't use it. They only brought it out to bridge the gap between games that don't have Gamepad support and lazy people who want to lay back on their couch (not judging, I get that feeling often). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazadure Posted October 25, 2013 Report Share Posted October 25, 2013 it looks so uncomfortable is it like buttons and sticks or a motion sensor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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