- cross-posted to:
- steamdeck@sopuli.xyz
- linux_gaming@lemmy.ml
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/11418103
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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 ( @Dijon@lemmy.ca ) 5•1 year agoI 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
I never used the back buttons on my steamdeck lol
colourlesspony ( @colourlesspony@pawb.social ) 2•1 year agoThis is awesome! I’m just happy to see more foss devices out.