SteamOS

[Takebacker]

Can I hack this box? Run another OS? Change the hardware? Install my own software? Use it to build a robot?
Sure.
Can I download the OS to try it out?
You will be able to download it (including the source code, if you're into that) but not yet.

Man valve is so cool. This is the direction linux needed years ago but i'm so happy it's finally going to make a huge impact on the world, especially since it will start with gaming.

[Dusk]

Just made myself eligible for hardware beta, sounds like fun.

I'm curious about this:

If you want. But Steam and SteamOS work well with gamepads, too. Stay tuned, though - we have some more to say very soon on the topic of input.

Steam gamepads? Remotes?

[Takebacker]

Steam gamepads? Remotes?

Well it is open source. Could mean anything, and even if it somehow turns out to be bad we could see random people doing things to improve it.

I think they're going to support a wide variety of input sources from the get-go though.

[Corn]

Half life 3...!

[Dudewitbow]

Just made myself eligible for hardware beta, sounds like fun.

I'm curious about this:



Steam gamepads? Remotes?

steam gamepads will probably be similar to a 360 controller(as its the layout inside steam big picture). but anything that sends a digital signal to the computer can be used as a gamepad. went to go test my PS2 controller(connected by ps2/usb convertor) in steam big picture mode. it as pretty easy to set up.


valve will likely go the direction sony went with the ps2, and pretty much have a controller and a tv like remote for SteamOS

[Kirov]

Steam gamepads? Remotes?

Well it would make sense for SteamOS to have a standardized controller for developers to use when porting games over. When all the Steambox stuff first came up they also talked about working on a gamepad with high precision and low latency and messing around with biometrics.

Link

[SuperNerd]

Anyone else aiming to get into the beta to hopefully try out the Steam OS and controller? I need 3 more friends to meek that condition, so if anyone here on Southperry with Steam wants to add me, go ahead: nerdyjarte

[Jedward]

I applied. Whatever.

[Zelkova]

I applied. Whatever.

The chances of being picked is pretty slim. I still applied...but it was 77k people on day 1 when I finished.

[Declaimed]

Here's a link to the Steam controller page, if that wasn't already posted.

[Alloy]

Here's a link to the Steam controller page, if that wasn't already posted.

Now THAT is a well thought controller. Designed for PC games. You don't like using it? Well, you still have all of the standard button ones. but for First Preson Shooters? It's brilliant.

[Dusk]

Looks interesting, but I think I'll be sticking to my XBox controller for most games. The ABXY placement looks awkward.

[Takebacker]

Looks interesting, but I think I'll be sticking to my XBox controller for most games. The ABXY placement looks awkward.

That's the beauty though. You can do whatever the f'uck you want to it. Or rather, buy a design from someone who you think does it better. (Because in all likelihood you aren't going to be designing a better one without serious work)

[Zelkova]

Looks interesting, but I think I'll be sticking to my XBox controller for most games. The ABXY placement looks awkward.

In the example bindings for Portal 2, you can see that the "ABXY" buttons aren't used as ABXY, but instead for uncommonly used keys.



You won't be pushing the "Push to talk/C" button to Jump unless you bind it that way.

[Kirov]

I like all the cardboard controllers on the shelf of the promo page.

Since it's valve I was expecting something a bit different when it came to the controller and they didn't disappoint that's sure different.

My first impressions feel that this wouldn't be suitable for a lot of games. As mentioned the XBAY placement does not look good at all. I wish the right pad had 4 clickable points or something. No D-Pad either. It seems like they have focused fully on the keyboard a mouse replacement rather than making an all-round controller.

I'm interested in seeing what people make of it though when they get it in their hands. Seems like something you would really need to try.

[Eyon]

Though the chance is minus zero, I applied.

[Polantaris]

I honestly cannot decide how I feel about that controller. It's obvious they went through a lot of thought for it, and the trackpads seem weird...but honestly, it really looks like a controller you would only know if you like after using it. You really can't tell how well or useful the trackpads will be from pictures.

[Lozmaster]

On the one hand, it looks stupid at first glance. Who wants both thumbs taken up by trackpads with the "buttons" in difficult to reach places, and for complex games, triggers really aren't good enough (when compared to face buttons).

On the other hand, the analogue sticks probably looked goddam stupid too before anyone got to try them out, so I'll withhold judgement for the moment.

[Jedward]

Here's how I feel about the controller:



/* No, I'm not Russ Frushtick. */

[Five Second Pose]

continue to not mind me