Considering picking one up now that they are OLED. I don’t like the Switch because its handles are small, triggers aren’t analog, has tiny joysticks, etc. Steam Deck looks to be more comfortable, but I’m just wondering HOW comfortable. How does it compare to dedicated console controllers? And Which controller does it most resemble? Is it more or less comfortable?
For the most part it’s pretty similar. For reference on my PC I use a Thunderobot G50 controller (I do have a dualsense, but since so few games use haptics I don’t find the difference big enough to bother with re-pairing each time I go from console to PC).
Triggers, as mentioned by other comments are fine, but not as great as you’d get from a dedicated controller.
Aside from that the only real control issue I’ve had is L3+R3 don’t feel great to press. To be fair, this is purely an ergonomics thing. The actual stick quality on the SD is completely fine, but playing games like Dark Souls where I constantly use R3 for lock on/off or to reset the camera it definitely doesn’t feel as natural as a controller.
That being said, the SD can use controllers too, and none of my issues with it have been enough for me to bother connecting a controller to it.
Thanks. I have ordered a SD Oled. Bit worried about input latency on it. But if it’s bad I’ll send it back.
If it’s any consolation, I have the original Steam Deck and haven’t had any issues whatsoever with input latency, even while streaming from my PC or PS5.
The Oled also apparently has a lower input latency than the original version, so I wouldn’t imagine you’ll face any issues with it.