Trackball is the Answer

[Topless GO GO]

To start let me just say, I ♥♥♥♥ing LOVE this controller, contrary to a lot of hate I'm hearing. I've already played through Half Life, and am now working through Portal again. For anyone not liking the default bindings, I suggest hopping in to Portal and giving my binding a try (Topless GO GO) I think you'll find its smooth as silk. When I first started Half Life I didn't like it at all, it was either way too fast, or not fast enough, which, as we know, for shooters, you kinda need both, which is why mouse has always been king.

I created a trackball set up and any problems I was having are GONE. I feel its accurate enough for tiny adjustments on the fly for headshots, and also fluid enough to do full 180's in midair. So like I said, try my Portal binding and see if you like it, it may be the thing that makes you love this controller. I find I'm excited to get the controller in my hands to play through these classics again.

I'm disappointed that it seems most people are disliking it at its default and then just shelving it. Don't give up on it! its awesome if you just adjust it a bit!

Here's my basic starting settings:

*NOTE these will most likely need to be adjusted depending on the game, don't be afraid to play with it!

Trackball Mode ON (obviously)
Acceleration : High
Friction : Low
Smoothing : Very High

Then once you're in game you should adjust the GAME'S mouse sensitivity setting to something you're happy with.

*ANOTHER NOTE These settings work amazingly well for FPS but I haven't tried them for RTS or third person so not sure what results you'll get with them.

[SleazyPMartini]

A thousands times yes. Trackball is the way to go!

[[57th] AngryHatter]

Have you uploaded your profiles?
Thanks for the idea.

[PlayerNameT]

It's not like this is breaking news since Trackball Mode is actually recommended by a lot of the people who have gotten their hands on the Controller earlier but nevertheless i absolutely agree with that.

Have never used a Trackball and it first appeared strange to me but trackball mode with acceleration on either low or middle is what i'm using for most of the games i have tested and it just works great.

[madjr]

Originally posted by Topless GO GO:

I'm disappointed that it seems most people are disliking it at its default and then just shelving it. Don't give up on it! its awesome if you just adjust it a bit!

It's Valve's fault for not even placing some tutorials or videos on the store page for people buying it.

Then when they get it, they literally "don't get it"...

Anyway does your template use Gyro?

[Mart13]

I have used a trackball until i got Win8. There i got everytime issues with the movement, it doesnt work goed anymore, So i looked at Logitech at there Forum and the support site. But i think i was the only one that had that problem. So i must move back to a regular mouse. And i must say, i miss my trackball very much and i want it back. So now with you config for the Steam controller, I must say im getting already exited. Please do you want to share the configuration with us? I have tried to find a good config but my patience is taking the overhand. I am not gonna complain about the controller, because i still think that it is a very good move from Steam to come with an alternative. I have tried to play Grid 2 with the haptic sensor, but that didn't last longer than one minute. I hope i have some more time and patience very soon to figure the complete configuration out. But all that matters is, Please share the settings with us and i am very thankful for it.

[Topless GO GO]

Originally posted by madjr:

Originally posted by Topless GO GO:

I'm disappointed that it seems most people are disliking it at its default and then just shelving it. Don't give up on it! its awesome if you just adjust it a bit!

It's Valve's fault for not even placing some tutorials or videos on the store page for people buying it.

Then when they get it, they literally "don't get it"...

Anyway does your template use Gyro?

I haven't turned Gyro on, I've always seen it as kind of a gimmick (can't STAND the Wii)

[Topless GO GO]

Originally posted by 57th AngryHatter:

Have you uploaded your profiles?
Thanks for the idea.

I've uploaded profiles so far for Portal, Half Life: Source, and Half Life: Opposing Force. Whether they show up or not I'm not sure, I couldn't see them after they apparently were 'uploaded successfully' I'd love to know whether or not you can bring them up!

[Topless GO GO]

Originally posted by Mart13:

I have used a trackball until i got Win8. There i got everytime issues with the movement, it doesnt work goed anymore, So i looked at Logitech at there Forum and the support site. But i think i was the only one that had that problem. So i must move back to a regular mouse. And i must say, i miss my trackball very much and i want it back. So now with you config for the Steam controller, I must say im getting already exited. Please do you want to share the configuration with us? I have tried to find a good config but my patience is taking the overhand. I am not gonna complain about the controller, because i still think that it is a very good move from Steam to come with an alternative. I have tried to play Grid 2 with the haptic sensor, but that didn't last longer than one minute. I hope i have some more time and patience very soon to figure the complete configuration out. But all that matters is, Please share the settings with us and i am very thankful for it.

I used to use a trackball mouse as well, something about them is just great! But I too, have since moved away from using them.

I believe the way it works is if I create a binding it saves to that particular games bindings menu, I don't think you can browse through all bindings created by a user and pick one for any game, which really sucks because that means you have to recreate your bindings again for every game, when Half Life and Portal are 'very' similar. If I'm wrong please let me know but that's how I believe it works.

So in theory, if you open up the original Portal, my binding should be there under 'User Created Bindings' I'll update the post with my rough settings as well too to help you set up your own.

[madjr]

Originally posted by Topless GO GO:

Originally posted by madjr:

It's Valve's fault for not even placing some tutorials or videos on the store page for people buying it.

Then when they get it, they literally "don't get it"...

Anyway does your template use Gyro?

I haven't turned Gyro on, I've always seen it as kind of a gimmick (can't STAND the Wii)

this should really help:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ha181akWcFU

[Mart13]

Originally posted by madjr:

Originally posted by Topless GO GO:

I haven't turned Gyro on, I've always seen it as kind of a gimmick (can't STAND the Wii)

this should really help:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ha181akWcFU

Thank you, for the video. I must say that Gyro 'thing' is pretty new to me and i can't remember that the controller would be equipped with it. I really have to gonna make some serious time for it and figure it out how i like it it best. The problem is, when it takes longer then 5 minutes, it is working on my nerves and i grab my old xbox gamepad. But the sticks are also messed up and keep drifting all the way.

Anyway, maybe it is me but, is there anyone else that think the quality of the xbox360 and xbox1 are really bad. I have bought too many of them and i myst say the sticks feel lighter and makes strange sounds when you move in any direction. A friend of me bought one from China and they are also from a very poor quality. So I bought one of those Chrome 'special editions' controller but the precision of the sticks where also as bad as those from my friend. That was the reason why i wanted the Steam controller because i've had it with MS. I must say the wired controller for xbox360 i still like the most. I bought a newer Xbox1 controller, but it only last a week. i heard a loud crack and found out that I pressed the Left Stick Button through the print and when i shaked it a little bit i heard some plastick parts in it. So that was for me enough. They raise the prizes, but lower the quality controls. So I am very HAPPY with the new controller. No money from me goes to MS anymore. the steam controller must become the new standard.

[Topless GO GO]

Originally posted by madjr:

Originally posted by Topless GO GO:

I haven't turned Gyro on, I've always seen it as kind of a gimmick (can't STAND the Wii)

this should really help:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ha181akWcFU

that is super interesting... I am totally gonna try it! Thanks for the video

[BbQz]

Originally posted by Mart13:

Originally posted by madjr:

Anyway, maybe it is me but, is there anyone else that think the quality of the xbox360 and xbox1 are really bad. I have bought too many of them and i myst say the sticks feel lighter and makes strange sounds when you move in any direction. A friend of me bought one from China and they are also from a very poor quality. So I bought one of those Chrome 'special editions' controller but the precision of the sticks where also as bad as those from my friend. That was the reason why i wanted the Steam controller because i've had it with MS. I must say the wired controller for xbox360 i still like the most. I bought a newer Xbox1 controller, but it only last a week. i heard a loud crack and found out that I pressed the Left Stick Button through the print and when i shaked it a little bit i heard some plastick parts in it. So that was for me enough. They raise the prizes, but lower the quality controls. So I am very HAPPY with the new controller. No money from me goes to MS anymore. the steam controller must become the new standard.

thats super weird, in my house i have 2 xbox one's (mine and my Gf's) and 7 xbox 1 controllers including special edition sunset overdrive to stock black out of the box, to off brand Rockcandy xbox one controllers and all are working perfectly with daily use with smite and neverwinter on xbox one

tho i use my 360 wired controllers for my computer tho recently one broke with friends over last mouth but it was 2-3 years old

i cant wait for november 10th!! shoulda pre-ordered during the first round D: