would you buy a steamcontroller?

No because it looks god awful.

I'd buy the shit out of it.A controller that created specially for PC ? HELL YEAH.

I was thinking about buying a XBOX controller but since I don't have XBOX I'd never pay that much for such a thing.

I would need to use it pretty extensively first, but assuming I like it it's something I'd want to own, yes. Something to replace the mouse and keyboard on the couch for games that don't work well with regular controllers would be nice.

Yes + because it's from VALVe (and if it will be fully compatible with other Linux distros, than double yes)

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Then it will be an instant buy! :3

Personally I wouldn't buy anything like this without either reading some independent reviews or trying it out first.

Looks interesting though, and if it's well received, why not? Obviously the pixel-perfect combination of Mouse & Keyboard is unbeatable for some game types like FPS, RTS, etc, but other genres are much better suited to a controller, and I'm willing to give anything a go unless it's clearly a dud.

no because everything new is bad!

Definately buying it, it may look strange but it is made by Valve, a company known to release their products finished and with an idea behind the product.

What I have seen so far looks very promising and I can't wait to get my hands on it.

I wouldn't. No money...

I don't think I would buy it. Gaming mouse + Xbox controller rules!

I'm tried to companies trying to "innovate" on standard controller design. I don't want a touchpad on my controller. I hate them on laptops, why would I like them anymore in my hands? Just give me the standard two analog sticks, one D-Pad, and maybe add a few more ergonomically placed buttons.

I mean, I signed up for the beta and would give it an honest chance to change my mind if I were selected, but without Valve shipping it to my door and saying "Here ya go!" I don't really feel it's worth the investment or the effort to go find someone who's bought one.

If it works well enough and isn't too expensive, I don't see why not. I might want something to provide analogue input for stuff like steering in racing games, and if it seems to be a good solution, I will probably want to get one.

nope quite happy with the xbox 360 design

If it's around $30-$60 yes; but if its more then no.

Of course! I buy everything related to Steam. I would even suck Gabe's dick if he should ask! I love Steam too much. Just like all of you here.

Probably, if it's generally considered to be a better option than the 360/One pad.

Not really, i already have the Xbox 360 pad, and even then, i don't use it as often.

I'll buy that to play fighting games or stuff like that. Not for shooters. But we always have Castle Crashers <3.

One question: Will it be ONLY compatible with Linux/SteamOS, or Windows as well?

Yes, I will most likely pre-order if the option becomes available soon.

I recently got a gamepad and I'm very much happy with it.. though I plan to, one day!

Well, they said it's more accurate than a controller, so it's better for FPS...

idk.

I'll probably buy it because just the idea of being able to play any game with a controller seems really nice. I'm mostly a keyboard+mouse gamer, but what I dislike most about gamepads is having to switch all the time if I'm jumping from game to game. With the SteamController you could just find good configs for all games and be done with it. It sounds great on paper.

There's two things I'd need before I can decide if I will/won't.

One of those things is price. I'm hoping it's $60 or less.

The other things is reviews. Granted, I wonder how many will be "different is bad! I used it for half an hour and wasn't used to it by then so it must be terrible!". Sadly, I doubt I'd be able to get an hands on use before buying it, which would be nice.

I would. I do like to game with a controller, but I'm not very good with joysticks. I also like how you can individually configure the two touchpads (for example, from acting like a joystick to acting like a mouse) to fit each game.