klaySep 14, 2023

Controllers with paddles?

https://lemmy.world/post/5053671

Controllers with paddles? - Lemmy.world

It seems like ring finger paddle buttons are becoming a controller staple. I know of these, what are some others? Remap to an existing button only: - 8BitDo Pro 2 (P1, P2) - PS4/PS5 controller with remap kit from ExtremeRate (K1, K2, K3, K4) Treated by Steam as an entirely new button: - Paired joy-cons (left SL, SR; right SL, SR) - Steam Deck (L4, L5, R4, R5) - Xbox Elite (P1, P2, P3, P4) - Dualsense Edge (LB, RB) I use a modded PS5 controller on PC. I’ve found for most purposes, clone-binding R4 to Cross/A and L5 to Square/X is good enough, as that allows me to crouch and jump while also running and turning with the thumbsticks. But it’d be really cool if I could remap these buttons steam-side, instead of needing to clone an existing button controller-side.

Show threadNuPNuASep 15, 2023
Back paddles really need to become standard on all pads. Between my Steam Deck and Elite Controller for the Xbox, I’ve become quite dependent on them.
Show threadgk99Sep 15, 2023
Unfortunately, patent trolling means they won’t become mainstream. Companies have to pay to add paddles, so they won’t unless it’s part of a more expensive controller offering.
Show threadNuPNuA
That’s ridiculous that you can own a patent on something as basic as “buttons on the opposite side than normal”.
Sep 15, 2023 at 12:46pmWeb
Show threadarefxSep 21, 2023
I think a company sued valve over it hence why the abrupt key put them all on sale for 5$ and never made any more. I believe valve ended up winning the lawsuit though hence bumpers on the steam deck