• Mossy Feathers (She/They)@pawb.social
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    10 months ago

    It’s cool but I’ve noticed that it seems like non-valve devices aren’t adding back buttons like the steam deck; however for me they’re so useful I can’t imagine a deck device without them. Anyone know why?

    • Dijon@lemmy.ca
      2·
      10 months ago

      I think there’s some patent fuckery going on with that. Scuf Gaming owns a patent on controllers with back paddles, which caused the original steam controller to be taken off the market. From what I just googled, Valve later filled an appeal which they won, but I’d bet other companies are not willing to take the risk, especially smaller companies

    • jecht360@lemmy.worldEnglish
      1·
      10 months ago

      Probably additional expense/complication. Especially if they’re using pre-existing boards and parts.