This is a rip-off

[Clip_it]

I actually feel bad for all the people buying this. I wish I could post a review so people considering purchasing it could read it. There is free software you can download to do this stuff guys. Come on guys. Please don't waste your hard-earned money on this. Do your research.

[Astra]

Ursprünglich geschrieben von Dovahtiim tim:

Again people Xpadder is not free so that means this program cost less, works just as good, and looks and runs in the background better

If the product does what it wants you to do then great! :) I might actually consider buying it to compare the 2. It's not like 3 euro is the end. :P

[Lenyn4K]

Ursprünglich geschrieben von Galactic Pretty Boy:

Just because some looks confusing doesn't mean it is.

People want accesibilty and everything already done, they literally want the press of a button to get things done.

Bad marketing strategy to makes things confusing in everything, (not only software).

Ursprünglich geschrieben von Galactic Pretty Boy:

Honestly, if you think this UI is difficult you never opened any software on any pc in your life. :P. 2 clicks for each binding, so hard.

I get what you mean, people were more experimental and like to try every single feature till get things done and understand compltely the software.

But times changes.


And this is not the 90's anymore.

[Paarma]

Using wireless mouse is a pain and really quite unergonomic if you're sitting on a sofa. Also using keyboard isn't too fun if it's not designed for it. XPadder handles mouse emulation and many things really well, I also like the zones where you can add running to stick movement if you move it to the far end, not sure if this does it. XPadder has its problems and most annoying is probably that you can't see the bindings.

This probably doesn't help with them either, but this one has virtual keyboard and other things which might actually get me to buy this for easier access to TV. I tried using unified remote and other smart phone keyboard/mouse solutions, but they're not very comfortable to use either.

I don't think $3 is a rip-off of any sort especially that they've obviously put some thought into accessibility and its co-operation with the operating system, also that the center button is functional is a nice addition. Making free software isn't really financially sustainable.

[Joker]

Honestly,if you think this UI is difficult you never opened any software on any pc in your life. :P. 2 clicks for each binding, so hard.


I don't get why everyone feels so attacked, I never said it was a bad purchase.

Yeah i'm the one "attacking" lol. Spare me your sarcasm :)
You are completely missing my point.

Sure you can do everything this product has to offer elsewhere. Heck, you can even learn to code and create the software yourself.
But there is some people like me who wouldn't mind paying a small fee for having it be a integrated part of steam. With no fiddling what so ever lol.
Also very helpful when you use many pc's
And seems better for its purpose than its competitors, with nice added feature like the virtual keyboard.

I don't find xpadder hard to use. I've only used it a couple of times for mapping in Diablo 3. But it is much less user friendly than Pinnacle.
http://cdn.devicemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/dm-pinnacle.png
And Pinnacle even have a large database of game profiles to download.

[697830]

Ursprünglich geschrieben von P1kaChu:

Literally all as I want to do is bind my guide xbox button to take screenshoots while in game.

I already asked the dev but ignored me. lol

This can be done, I just did it,
Keep in mind that F12 binds and takes the screenshot in Steam games, but also the XBOX guide popped up its not overriding the controls intended function, I don't expect it to so its probably not the best choice for the re-bind, maybe a D-pad movement instead would be a better key.

Its $3 and dose what it says Windows and program navigation. No its not a get my controller working for non controller supported games program (yet). If its improved upon by the dev to be more functional, then great!

It's $3 and Valve probably gets 30% .090$. of every sale? I bought mine with others Steam Market money selling off inventory, so its practically free for me.
It works without the Steam Client running if needed, it auto updates on Steam so I'm good with it.

If you think the program is worth more you could always buy another copy and pay more.
http://controllercompanion.com

[RafaTech]

Ursprünglich geschrieben von Galactic Pretty Boy:

Ursprünglich geschrieben von Matelinux:

O my GOD! ... I spend my money how i like and i would spend more just to get rid of all this fools ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ about nothing that concerns to them... if you dont like it .. step back and do your bussines... use your Xpadder until end of time WE DONT CARE... You NOSY lonely people...
There some things more important that try to persuade people to do whatever you think is right!

GET A LIFE! AND LEAVE US ALONE

And if you gone replay with Grammar ♥♥♥♥ things.. just save your time, i m not american..

Stop being a cnt. As I said before, I'm trying to get insight on why people use it and if I can help someone decide whether to buy this or not by giving another product that fits his needs better then I did a good job.

If people use it for the virtual keyboard (only feature I read that Xpadder doesn't offer) then great! Other then that I haven't seen a reason to buy it.

¿insight? don't make me laugh dude... you dont even buy the damm programm yet... wana get ¿Insight? BUY IT, TESTED BY YOUR SELF.. MAKE A REVIEW ON STEAM.. I dont know why people even bother to talk you about this... you are just a Nosy dude who thinks is right about something ... that dosent know Shihht about it...

(I'm trying to get insight on why people) LOL Yeah right.... Buy that damm programm and then talk ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

Get a life dude... for real...

[Lenyn4K]

Ursprünglich geschrieben von ‎‏Patrick:

This can be done, I just did it,
Keep in mind that F12 binds and takes the screenshot in Steam games, but also the XBOX guide popped up its not overriding the controls intended function, I don't expect it to so its probably not the best choice for the re-bind, maybe a D-pad movement instead would be a better key.

thanks for your help, So I still dont get, what exactly what I want to do, its play my steam games which support xbox controller, and use the guide button to take screenshoots, since that button has no funcion on steam games.

So thats exactly what I want to do

[Astra]

Ursprünglich geschrieben von Matelinux:

Ursprünglich geschrieben von Galactic Pretty Boy:

Stop being a cnt. As I said before, I'm trying to get insight on why people use it and if I can help someone decide whether to buy this or not by giving another product that fits his needs better then I did a good job.

If people use it for the virtual keyboard (only feature I read that Xpadder doesn't offer) then great! Other then that I haven't seen a reason to buy it.

¿insight? don't make me laugh dude... you dont even buy the damm programm yet... wana get ¿Insight? BUY IT, TESTED BY YOUR SELF.. MAKE A REVIEW ON STEAM.. I dont know why people even bother to talk you about this... you are just a Nosy dude who thinks is right about something ... that dosent know Shihht about it...

(I'm trying to get insight on why people) LOL Yeah right.... Buy that damm programm and then talk ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

Get a life dude... for real...

1. Learn to type if you want to be a jackass.
2. I already stated I'm considering to buy it to try it out.
3. I'm not being nosy, I've been very polite and stated I'm not trying to break the game down but wanted to know what this software offers (or what it lacks).
4. All I've done is compared it to Xpadder to provide people with information incase they are looking for the right software, I don't see how me providing information does any harm.
5. I also stated that if this software does what one want after purchase then that's great.

And finally 6.
Go ♥♥♥♥ yourself, if I bought every product just to try it out without research I'd be broke to start with and very pissed off with multiple crappy products. Now take your 12 year olds ass off this forum and go educate yourself a bit in how to have a proper discussion.

I won't be responding to you anymore so don't bother responding to me.

[Astra]

Ursprünglich geschrieben von ‎‏Patrick:

Ursprünglich geschrieben von P1kaChu:

Literally all as I want to do is bind my guide xbox button to take screenshoots while in game.

I already asked the dev but ignored me. lol

This can be done, I just did it,
Keep in mind that F12 binds and takes the screenshot in Steam games, but also the XBOX guide popped up its not overriding the controls intended function, I don't expect it to so its probably not the best choice for the re-bind, maybe a D-pad movement instead would be a better key.

Its $3 and dose what it says Windows and program navigation. No its not a get my controller working for non controller supported games program (yet). If its improved upon by the dev to be more functional, then great!

It's $3 and Valve probably gets 30% .090$. of every sale? I bought mine with others Steam Market money selling off inventory, so its practically free for me.
It works without the Steam Client running if needed, it auto updates on Steam so I'm good with it.

If you think the program is worth more you could always buy another copy and pay more.
http://controllercompanion.com

Ah cheers, then I won't get it for now. I only use Xpadder to play games that either have crap support for controllers or no support at all.

I'll keep track of it in case it gets updated to do just that. :) The steam page wasn't very clear on it so many thanks!

[Musica Senpai]

Ursprünglich geschrieben von Clip_it:

It's three bucks. Multiplied by how many morons ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ pay for it. It's not the money it's the principle. This is robbery from poor folks that don't know any better and it's mean. It's taking advantage of people that don't know any better. How low can you get?

Sounds like i should buy it for myself & all my steam friends list, because f**k freeware. THIS IS STEAAAAAAAAAAAM! i shall not buy or download anything out of steam other than Microsoft software, it's part of our sacred steamcommandments.

[Kainus [ARG]]

Can I laugh for the ones who call us morons for pay 3 bucks for this great, simple and smart software?
Let me explain to you... I can pay it cause I go to college, get a job, work hard and earn money to spend it in the way I want... keep shouting to the clouds all you wanted cheap bastard...

Maybe you are angry cause it wasnt your idea xD

[697830]

I've tried most of the other freeware too, they all have their pros and cons, not a big deal. And for the most part this is convenient, DRM Free not tied to Steam in order to launch it, and it will auto update through Steam. Is that not what Steam is about, or any digital distribution service convenience and exposure of products? IDK why the others don't come here or to other digital distributors, sounds like they might be able to make some money off the freeloaders.

Controller Companion could have sold through GOG or others or just through its own web site and people would have still bought it if they saw the usefulness in it.

A gif showing some available key-bind options.

[Bosh]

It's funny because people who complain about controller companion being overpriced are probably the kind of people who choose to spend their money on virtual items in tf2/cs:go.

It's three dollars, or two pounds over here in britland. That's it. And it works. For me it's two pounds well spent. And even if it wasn't well spent, it's still only two pounds, no more and no less. You should all probably stop complaining about things that don't matter.

[697830]

Ursprünglich geschrieben von Souperzombie:

It's funny because people who complain about controller companion being overpriced are probably the kind of people who choose to spend their money on virtual items in tf2/cs:go.

Yep or the Steam trading cards, I sold them to buy this :D

I get their concern, but its unwarranted, I usually don't jump on things like this myself, but I saw the usefulness of it, and it was really about the price point only $3.
I doubt any of these complainers have even donated as much as $3 to their favorite free alternatives, because its free, and why should they support something that is free?

I'm guilty, if I had the extra funds there are lots of things FOSS I could probably donate to Mozilla and Ad-on, Libre-Ofice, LibreKey and all that free goodness, Gimp, Paint Net, Free Linux distros. But why should I, its a RIPOFF right? lol joking

[Doc Clarke]

This is a TON easier to use than Xpadder. That alone is worth 3 bucks to me. I'd have considered it at 5 or 6 bucks. My time ius valuable and this saves me 10 minutes every time I set up a game (which isn't often) compared with how much I value my time... setting up one game and I'm happy. 2 and it's paid for itself and then some.

Do your own math. time v cost.
Depends how much you value your time really