I love everything about Valve's Steam Controller except this one major flaw

As someone who regularly uses their computer as a TV PC, the new Steam Controller looked like the answer to my prayers, finally allowing me to replace both my DualSense controller and mini multimedia keyboard with one device. After spending the past two weeks with Valve's new controller, I think this device has so much potential, but it's held back by unintuitive software. What makes the Valve's controller so appealing is the trackpads, which essentially act as a mouse and keyboard. The trackpads are far more accurate for desktop browsing compared to a joystick, with the left trackpad dedicated to scrolling and the right to the mouse pointer. With the press of a button, you can bring up the on-screen keyboard to start typing, using the trackpads to navigate each side of the keyboard. Read the full story on PCGamesN: I love everything about Valve's Steam Controller except this one major flaw RELATED LINKS:Massive Valve shipment rumor may hint at the Steam Machine's launch window, but I have my doubtsMassive new Xbox Ally X update brings major changes to the Steam Deck's handheld rivalMicrosoft is reportedly fixing Windows 11 to take on the Steam Machine, but here's what else it needs to do

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I love everything about Valve's Steam Controller except this one major flaw
As someone who regularly uses their computer as a TV PC, the new Steam Controller looked like the answer to my prayers, finally allowing me to replace both my DualSense controller and mini multimedia keyboard with one device. After spending the past two weeks with Valve's new controller, I think this device has so much potential, but it's held back by unintuitive software.

What makes the Valve's controller so appealing is the trackpads, which essentially act as a mouse and keyboard. The trackpads are far more accurate for desktop browsing compared to a joystick, with the left trackpad dedicated to scrolling and the right to the mouse pointer. With the press of a button, you can bring up the on-screen keyboard to start typing, using the trackpads to navigate each side of the keyboard.

Read the full story on PCGamesN: I love everything about Valve's Steam Controller except this one major flaw

RELATED LINKS:
Massive Valve shipment rumor may hint at the Steam Machine's launch window, but I have my doubts
Massive new Xbox Ally X update brings major changes to the Steam Deck's handheld rival
Microsoft is reportedly fixing Windows 11 to take on the Steam Machine, but here's what else it needs to do

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