Steam Controller took "easily hundreds" of attempts to get its layout right, but did Valve nail it?
Valve product designers Lawrence Yang and Steve Cardinali revealed that the Steam Controller underwent hundreds of prototypes and rapid iteration cycles, starting in early 2023. The team focused on ergonomics, trackpad integration, and input responsiveness, even consulting with fighting game professionals to refine the D-pad.
- Entities
- Platform: Steam Deck
- Company: Valve
- Platform: PC
- Person: Steve Cardinali
- Topic: Controller Design
- Person: Lawrence Yang
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