• mrmaplebar@fedia.io
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    7 hours ago

    $100 is steep. I’ve been exited to use this controller for my Bazzite system, and I was mentally prepared to pay ~$75 for it, but I really wasn’t expecting it to be as expensive as it is.

    With that said, I’ll probably still be buying one. Because while there are other good (and cheaper) controllers out there, this is the only one with dual trackpads and that’s been designed for HTPC control.

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      6 hours ago

      designed for HTPC control

      If you want more than gaming (like YouTube), wouldn’t it make more sense to get a wireless keyboard with an integrated touchpad, like the recently announced Framework Wireless Touchpad Keyboard?

      I have an OG Steam Controller as well as a Steam Deck and I never ever thought to myself that for HTPC tasks would I want a controller in my had over a good wireless keyboard and mouse/touchpad.

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        5 hours ago

        The OG steam controller is great for HTPC use and the keyboard on it is very useful, while not as quick to type as a real keyboard.

        There is still no price for the framework WTK but it still would be higher cost with a good controller than the Steam Controller.