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landguy1 on 27 September 2013
enditall727 said:
landguy1 said:
enditall727 said:
landguy1 said:
iamdeath said:
Only valve has the balls to try some innovation like this. Not sure how it will work, but it could be brilliant, or fail. I wouldn't count valve out. Typical people judging too quickly.

Funny how innovation is ballsy when it comes from other than M$.  M$ tried to go digital like Steam and it was the end of gaming.  Now Steam launches a controller to go with their steam machine, it it's ballsy?

 

Are you implying that MS trying to go digital like steam was being innovative?

Innovative for console games apparently.  Just like steam controller is innovative for what?


What exactly do you mean by "digital like steam"? We've had digital before MS announced X1.

 

and right now, this steam controller has to be the ugliest controller i've ever seen in my life

I think we are both running down paralell streets.  I agree, the steam controller is UGLY. 

I know that Digital is not new, that was kind of my point.  M$ tried to make digital the way the XB1 was going to be with the always on/DRM.  Seeing as how digital is DRM, i couldn't quite get how people can applaud Steam, and discredit M$ for trying to implement a basic copy of their format with enhancements like family sharing.



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iBlah on 27 September 2013

aawwwww, it's like a teddy bear for controllers.



 

DonFerrari on 27 September 2013
Incubi said:

Reacting to the overly negative feedback on GAF:

"As an all-in-one gaming input and OS navigation device it is superb, far beyond any comparable controller today. It won't top using a keyboard and mouse, but then that's not the point... This is for living room, laid back use. The practicality is unmatched. I do not understand the criticism... It is different, but different in a good way, with improved functionality and smarter button placement than any competitor. How can you look at this thing and not be glad that someone has finally taken a step forward? Are we seriously promoting thumbsticks as the ideal PC input device now?

- Gabe?


We will know how usefull this will be just when it get released or demoed... but I think that with some pratice it can be really usefull.



duduspace11 "Well, since we are estimating costs, Pokemon Red/Blue did cost Nintendo about $50m to make back in 1996"

http://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/post.php?id=8808363

Mr Puggsly: "Hehe, I said good profit. You said big profit. Frankly, not losing money is what I meant by good. Don't get hung up on semantics"

http://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/post.php?id=9008994

Azzanation: "PS5 wouldn't sold out at launch without scalpers."

richardhutnik on 27 September 2013
jimi13 said:
you know those "trackpads" reminds me a litle of the intelvision d-pad

http://artofgaming101.blogspot.se/2009/04/controllers-70s-to-80s.html

not sure if thats a good thing or not though

I also made mention of this.



Nem on 27 September 2013

Valve is trying to be hipster. We will see if it works or not, but i find it a difficult sale.



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PullusPardus on 27 September 2013



DonFerrari on 27 September 2013
PullusPardus said:

Pre-order one for me... must be carefull not to hurt it.



duduspace11 "Well, since we are estimating costs, Pokemon Red/Blue did cost Nintendo about $50m to make back in 1996"

http://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/post.php?id=8808363

Mr Puggsly: "Hehe, I said good profit. You said big profit. Frankly, not losing money is what I meant by good. Don't get hung up on semantics"

http://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/post.php?id=9008994

Azzanation: "PS5 wouldn't sold out at launch without scalpers."

joesampson on 27 September 2013

Looks interesting. I see they show Civ V in the promo materials. Would definitely pick it up if it works well with games like Civ and Simcity 4. Main reason I don't play PC much is because I prefer the comfort of my couch versus a desk with mouse and keyboard.



richardhutnik on 27 September 2013
DonFerrari said:
PullusPardus said:

Pre-order one for me... must be carefull not to hurt it.

Which Pokemon is that?



DonFerrari on 27 September 2013
richardhutnik said:
DonFerrari said:
PullusPardus said:

Pre-order one for me... must be carefull not to hurt it.

Which Pokemon is that?


Steammon



duduspace11 "Well, since we are estimating costs, Pokemon Red/Blue did cost Nintendo about $50m to make back in 1996"

http://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/post.php?id=8808363

Mr Puggsly: "Hehe, I said good profit. You said big profit. Frankly, not losing money is what I meant by good. Don't get hung up on semantics"

http://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/post.php?id=9008994

Azzanation: "PS5 wouldn't sold out at launch without scalpers."