As a seasoned gamer with decades of controller-wielding experience under my belt, I am beyond thrilled to hear that Valve is working on a sequel to the Steam Controller! The original was a game-changer, offering unparalleled customizability and bridging the gap between console and PC gaming. However, it wasn’t perfect, and I eagerly await the improvements and innovations promised in the Steam Controller 2 (codenamed “Ibex”).
According to Brad Lynch, who is known as an authority in the field of spatial computing and often reveals intriguing information about Valve’s projects through data mining, Valve is at present developing a sequel for the Steam Controller and also a controller designed specifically for their Deckard VR headset.
As reported by Lynch, Valve is currently developing not just one but two new devices: the Steam Controller 2, known internally as “Ibex”, and a controller for an as-yet unannounced VR headset, dubbed “Roy”. This name pays tribute to Roy Batty, the renegade Replicant from Blade Runner. Lynch indicates that these products are being prepared for mass production in Valve’s factories at this very moment.
“That’s why I know they’re in later stages of productization,” Lynch added in a post on Twitter.
However, Lynch was also eager to clarify that “being designed for mass production” doesn’t necessarily mean “currently being manufactured in a factory.” Instead, he suggested that the controllers might not start the mass production process for up to a year. Despite this delay, Lynch remains optimistic about Ibex, Deckard, and Roy, believing that Valve will soon introduce these products to the market based on his research findings.
It seems that Lynch’s data analysis has uncovered what seems to be the adjustable settings for the “Roy” control unit. This control unit appears to offer a high degree of personalization.
Data mining SteamVR’s client provided us with extensive details about every function currently bound to Valve’s Knuckle VR controllers (Roy).
— Brad Lynch (@SadlyItsBradley) November 20, 2024
Valve, for its part, has neither confirmed nor denied Lynch’s findings.
In 2015, Valve introduced the first Steam Controller, marking an ambitious effort to marry the ease of console-style controllers with the precision of a mouse and keyboard. The controller stood out due to its dual trackpads, offering unmatched customizability for controller input at the time. However, its design sparked mixed reactions: Some hailed its ingenuity, while others found it challenging, particularly for conventional gaming scenarios.
Although the Steam Controller faced challenges in the market, it significantly contributed to Valve’s plans for SteamOS, their Linux operating system intended for Steam Machines. However, Valve’s shift towards the Steam Link, Steam Deck, and Steam Cloud Gaming led the Steam Controller to be overshadowed, finding a home primarily among dedicated fans who remain loyal to it.
The upcoming Steam Controller 2 offers Valve an opportunity to refine their design, overcoming past issues and leveraging modern technology and gaming fads. However, Valve isn’t alone in this endeavor; Hori has also introduced a new Steam-centric controller, dubbed the Wireless Horipad for Steam, which is now available for pre-purchase.
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2024-11-21 19:09