The most noticeable change is the one that's the hardest to overcome: the two massive,
haptic feedback touchpads that adorn the left and right wings of the controller.
Sold separately for a discounted price of $ 35 (# 28), the Steam Controller primarily uses
haptic feedback touchpads for input, a first for modern PC gaming.
Sold separately for a discounted price of $ 35 (# 28), the Steam Controller primarily uses
haptic feedback touchpads for input, a first for modern PC gaming.
Gone is the much maligned
haptic feedback touchpad of the previous model, freeing up more space on the centre console.
Lighter, smarter and stronger, this C - Class boasts a fully redesigned interior with cutting edge technology like
its haptic feedback touchpad, all wrapped in a sleek body that's now the lightest in its segment.
For example, when remapping one of the Steam controller's touchpads to function as a mouse, you'll be able to adjust the sensitivity of the mouse and even the intensity of
the haptic feedback the touchpad provides.
Not exact matches
The interior display uses a typical 12.8 - inch touchscreen along with an 8 - inch
touchpad controller with
haptic feedback, and sensors in front of the display can detect certain gestures.
The user receives clear
haptic feedback when operating the
touchpad's control surface, which is highly conducive to genuine intuitive use.
An impressive centerpiece: the new
touchpad built right into the handrest of the C - Class to provide tablet - style control over important vehicle systems — enhanced by handwriting recognition for all languages and easily recognizable
haptic feedback for users.
On request, Audi will integrate the MMI all - in - touch, the
touchpad with
haptic feedback.
However, unlike the RX's joystick - like controller, the NX gets a relatively user - friendly
touchpad, which also provides
haptic feedback.
The infotainment system can additionally be operated via the
touchpad with controller (new:
haptic feedback) in the center console or by means of voice control.
The user receives clear
haptic feedback when operating the
touchpad control surface and the keys.
The centre console houses a large 10.3 - inch touchscreen which can be controlled by a
touchpad on the console that has a fantastic iPhone - like
haptic feedback but we feel the regular joystick that comes with the other siblings is more intuitive to use.
Thanks to
haptic impulses and additional
feedback from the onboard speakers, the driver can use the
touchpad without looking away from the road.
The
touchpad features vibrating
haptic feedback that I still find a bit weird, but drivers will find the system familiar to the trackpad that they probably use daily on their laptop.
The infotainment system can additionally be operated via the
touchpad with controller (new:
haptic feedback) in the center console or by means of LINGUATRONIC voice control.
I've had a rollercoaster of a relationship with this controller, part
touchpad, part joystick, and its
haptic feedback.
Rather than the industry standard of directional buttons on the left of a controller and a set of four face buttons on the right, the Steam Controller opts to use two
haptic -
feedback - enabled
touchpads on either side.
Gamers will likely appreciate the
haptic feedback on the
touchpads and deep levels of customization but, inversely, you might struggle with a steep learning curve right out of the gate.
+ Comes in an attractive box + Painless setup and firmware upgrades + Analog stick works - Tiny, poorly positioned ABXY cluster - Controller grips require constant shuffling to hit ABXY or start / select / home - Noisy
haptic feedback makes the controller feel cheap - The right
touchpad is Literally Hitler - Inconsistent sensitivity between swipes - Valve should really know better
Rather than copy other existing controller, Valve has designed their own controller complete with two
touchpads with
haptic feedback and a touch screen in the middle of the controller.
The front left is loaded with a control stick and
haptic feedback - enabled
touchpad, while the right side sports four familiar, colorful face buttons - A, B, X and Y - as well as another
touchpad.
Gamers will likely appreciate the
haptic feedback on the
touchpads and deep levels of customization but, inversely, you might struggle with a steep learning curve right out of the gate.
Stylus support is also reported, along with a glass
touchpad and
haptic feedback.
While this laptop's keys feel surprisingly deep, we're a bit surprised that Acer's made the
touchpad completely flat, with zero clicking movement and no
haptic feedback.
Honestly, it felt no different than other glass
touchpads, but there does need to be some sort of
haptic feedback from the handset after clicking on something.
Key specs and features: 8MP HD camera, quad - core processor, head - motion tracker,
touchpad,
haptic feedback, rechargeable battery, expandable microSD storage.
In place of a moving wheel, it has a
touchpad with
haptic feedback.
But getting used to the
haptic feedback, which creates a slight rumble as your fingers move across the
touchpads, is the real trick.