I'll controversially say that I really love the Steam controller. Not the steam deck (which is honestly my number 1 if we're including handhelds) but the original controller intended for use with the steam link device.

It really just needs a right analog stick and it would be great. The lack of one takes it from 10/10 to like a 7/10. It's so good otherwise, great weight and size, good design. Sensible layout and the big track pads work really well! It was clearly a prototype for how the Deck layout ended up, though I actually like the controller's big circular pads more than the decks little square ones.

[–] JustEnoughDucks@feddit.nl 4 points 2 months ago

The steam controller is absolutely my favorite shape and feel for the controller.

The one big flaw is the plastic bumper mechanism that has broken on 3 of my units, 1 I was able to send back, 1 replaced with PETG 3D printed part which is less clicky, but more durable, and 1 still intact.

Still, I have exclusively used those for years when not playing on Switch

[–] LaserTurboShark69@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 months ago

I'm a steam controller simp. I've got 7 of them and will use them until they all crap out or they release a new version

[–] 0ops@lemm.ee 2 points 2 months ago

The steam deck honestly is my favorite controller. If valve releases a controller that's the steam deck without a screen I'll be first in line and I'll take two please.