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Testing it out with my PowerA OPS controller, once I swapped it into the Bluetooth mode, Steam now correctly displays a battery level for it which is pretty great (it didn't work with the dongle).
From the Steam Client Beta changelog for April 24th:
General
- Added a low battery level toast for wireless gamepads
Big Picture Mode
- Added a battery indicator to the header for wireless gamepads
- Fixed issue with controller battery status links in the Quick Access Menu not returning to the correct place.
- Fixed several navigation issues with controller settings.
macOS
- Fixed soundtrack playback not working on Apple Silicon machines.
The SteamOS / Steam Deck Beta client update was the same.
Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
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The original SC was $49.99 on release in 2015. Adjusted for inflation it would cost around $70 today, if I'm not mistaken.
I guess the new one is a little bit pricey, but nowhere near as expensive as Xbox Elite controllers or similar premium models.
I guess the new one is a little bit pricey, but nowhere near as expensive as Xbox Elite controllers or similar premium models.
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ElectricPrism 2 hours ago
I own 9 XBONE controllers, 4 DS4s, 3 Steam v1 Controllers, and maybe 3 dozen 8bitdo mod and retro controllers.
I anticipate Steam Controller to replace all of them simple because it will Work out Of Box, Steam Input is so damn good, and it has everything my Steam Deck has.
Valve if you're listening, in addition to the Black, please release a White Steam Controller, a Half-Life Orange Controller and some other Special Edition Colors -- I plan to buy multiple and need for IRL players to be able to visually differentiate between their controller, and mine.
I anticipate Steam Controller to replace all of them simple because it will Work out Of Box, Steam Input is so damn good, and it has everything my Steam Deck has.
Valve if you're listening, in addition to the Black, please release a White Steam Controller, a Half-Life Orange Controller and some other Special Edition Colors -- I plan to buy multiple and need for IRL players to be able to visually differentiate between their controller, and mine.
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