Valve can sell devices at a loss and make it up in game sales. None of the current handheld makers have been able to compete on price as a result. I don’t expect that to change any time soon.
I wouldn’t think so. They already sell the legion go at a loss and rumors of a legion go lite (which is what this device looks like) price it at around the same price as a steam deck.
You can map a ton of inputs to them or use them for mouse control or more precise stick/dpad control, for a couple examples. I would never buy another handheld without them.
As an alternative to thumbsticks for shooters and such. My understanding is when you get used to them they’re great for that. I was never able to get used to them on the OG steam controller.
Maybe they’re trying to aim for the crowd for whom the Deck is too expensive, and shaving off some of the hardware helps?
I mean, it does sound like a significant drawback, but if you gotta get the cost down, I suppose that’s one thing to look at.
Valve can sell devices at a loss and make it up in game sales. None of the current handheld makers have been able to compete on price as a result. I don’t expect that to change any time soon.
I wouldn’t think so. They already sell the legion go at a loss and rumors of a legion go lite (which is what this device looks like) price it at around the same price as a steam deck.
I’ve never once used the trackpad outside of desktop mode and even then it had limited use cases. What do other people use them for?
You can map a ton of inputs to them or use them for mouse control or more precise stick/dpad control, for a couple examples. I would never buy another handheld without them.
I used them to dismiss the EA middleware bullshit, and Cities Skyline.
They’re essential for Factorio, the factory must grow!
As an alternative to thumbsticks for shooters and such. My understanding is when you get used to them they’re great for that. I was never able to get used to them on the OG steam controller.