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Dungeonsdeep:

--- Quote from: Warborg on September 18, 2014, 03:13:00 pm ---
--- Quote from: Dungeonsdeep on September 17, 2014, 01:07:59 pm ---Nvidia is really falling flat on their face with these devices I think.

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Based on?  I have one of the original Shield handhelds and it's an amazing little device... 

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From what I understand there are a lot of limitations that just shouldn't be there, not to mention the horrible and uncomfortable controller design (this is all rumor/opinion, so really I have no clue. Guess I should try it for myself before I make accusations).

I feel like it should just be an easy to setup plug and play PC controller. Getting more PC games to have controller support as a standard would help it merge in on console territory as HTPCs/Steamboxes/etc. are becoming more commonplace (not that I would ever give up mouse and keyboard for the majority of my PC gaming) And the shield could easily be a part of that.

Back on topic, for all of those suggesting XBOX wireless controllers and PS3 controllers -

1. I have toyed with the PS3 "motioninjoy" drivers a lot in the past, and they have given me nothing but headaches. Have things improved? I even purchased one of the suggested dongles.

2. Xbox controller - I use a wired xbox controller on my PC for mame and emulators and love it. But when my cab is finished I'd rather not bother with the wires. With the wireless receiver have any problems transmitting through the wooden cabinet?

Thank you.



Warborg:

--- Quote from: Dungeonsdeep on September 19, 2014, 10:06:55 am ---
--- Quote from: Warborg on September 18, 2014, 03:13:00 pm ---
--- Quote from: Dungeonsdeep on September 17, 2014, 01:07:59 pm ---Nvidia is really falling flat on their face with these devices I think.

--- End quote ---

Based on?  I have one of the original Shield handhelds and it's an amazing little device... 

--- End quote ---

From what I understand there are a lot of limitations that just shouldn't be there, not to mention the horrible and uncomfortable controller design (this is all rumor/opinion, so really I have no clue. Guess I should try it for myself before I make accusations).

I feel like it should just be an easy to setup plug and play PC controller. Getting more PC games to have controller support as a standard would help it merge in on console territory as HTPCs/Steamboxes/etc. are becoming more commonplace (not that I would ever give up mouse and keyboard for the majority of my PC gaming) And the shield could easily be a part of that.

Back on topic, for all of those suggesting XBOX wireless controllers and PS3 controllers -

1. I have toyed with the PS3 "motioninjoy" drivers a lot in the past, and they have given me nothing but headaches. Have things improved? I even purchased one of the suggested dongles.

2. Xbox controller - I use a wired xbox controller on my PC for mame and emulators and love it. But when my cab is finished I'd rather not bother with the wires. With the wireless receiver have any problems transmitting through the wooden cabinet?

Thank you.

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Well like I said, I have the original Shield and I haven't used the new one with the separate controller but I've always found mine to be comfortable and love the flexibility of all the different games I can play on it.

As to the Microsoft branded wireless controller, I have been able to use it to do stuff like pause/unpause from another room so I would think it shouldn't have a problem going through the wood of a cabinet, but I haven't tried to specifically put one in a cabinet so I can't spead to that directly...  I wouldn't think it would be a problem, but what do I know?  I have one set up on my HTPC in my bedroom and can sit back on the bed and control everything and it works great...  :)

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