this post was submitted on 05 Feb 2024
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[–] MossyFeathers@pawb.social 6 points 2 years ago (3 children)

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 5 points 2 years 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

[–] RandomLegend@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 2 years ago

I never used the back buttons on my steamdeck lol

[–] colourlesspony@pawb.social 3 points 2 years ago

This is awesome! I'm just happy to see more foss devices out.