"The touchpads can even be set up to control the mouse on the Windows desktop, using one touchpad to move the pointer, the other for a scroll-wheel effect, and the shoulder buttons to click. It's not the ideal Windows experience, but it can be handy for switching quickly to non-gaming apps without needing to take your hand off the controller."
"In first-person shooters, for instance, the touchpad can approach (but not quite match) the speed and precision of mouse-based aim, with momentum-based flicks for quick turning and more fine-grained thumb twiddling for small adjustments. While mastering this kind of aim takes some practice, it's a revelation once you've got it down."
"Using the Puck also gives the Steam Controller an extremely strong wireless range that isn't subject to interference from other Bluetooth traffic. In stress testing, I was able to get my PC to register Steam Controller inputs through two entire floors of physical obstructions at a distance of roughly."
The Steam Controller features touchpads that can control mouse functions on Windows, allowing for quick transitions to non-gaming apps. In gaming, touchpads can provide near-mouse precision for aiming in first-person shooters. The controller also includes tilt controls activated by thumb or palm detection. A key feature is the Puck, a dedicated wireless receiver that connects via USB-C, offering instant detection and strong wireless range, avoiding Bluetooth connection issues and interference.
Read at Ars Technica
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