Why are d-pads so easy for companies to fuck up.
Zotac Gaming Zone handheld gaming PC launches for $799 (with Ryzen 7 8840U, 120 Hz display, and dual trackpads) - Liliputing
Submitted 8 months ago by Alphane_Moon@lemmy.world to games@lemmy.world
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technomad@slrpnk.net 8 months ago
ms_lane@lemmy.world 8 months ago
Dual Pads - check
Ergo bumps on back of case - check
Not Intel - check
Symmetrical Sticks - check… but not like this - the center of gravity will still be out of whack and you’ll get sore wrists after a while. They need to be up top, like the WiiU Gamepad and SteamDeck. (somehow Nintendo got worse between WiiU > Switch, Switch is terrible for ergo all round)
Kecessa@sh.itjust.works 8 months ago
Call me crazy but the Deck isn’t ergonomic at all for me and I get some very bad tingling in my right hand if I need to use the track pad.
ms_lane@lemmy.world 8 months ago
Steamdeck isn’t a perfect example either, but it’s better than here.
For a sticks-only (+ touch on the screen) setup, WiiU Gamepad is still the golden standard, centre of gravity is just right, stick placement is natural for the holding position with the grips, even the dpad and face buttons are comfortable.
subignition@piefed.social 8 months ago
I'm not too familiar with the handheld PC space, but one thing that stuck out to me was the IR webcam. I wonder whether that will enable some neat things in the same vein as the Nintendo Switch's IR sensor.
Damage@feddit.it 8 months ago
Nintendo special features are pushed by Nintendo into its software… PC developers aren’t going to invest into something maybe one customer in 10000 will use
subignition@piefed.social 8 months ago
Well, sure, but with this device there's maybe the potential for indie developers to do something unique with that hardware I suppose?
Not really sure what the barriers to entry are for an indie dev to develop for the Switch. Maybe it's not as difficult as I imagine it is. /shrug
Eggyhead@lemmings.world 8 months ago
Not a fan of whatever that D-pad is. I’m also curious about the battery life.
Thrilled to see twin touchpads though.
The more handheld PCs get made, the more I become aware of just how ahead of the curve Steam was with their deck design. I actually thought it looked gaudy as hell when it launched, but since using it, I can’t get over just how unexpectedly handy anything is. I just wish there were better haptics, since I’m kind of a sucker for that kind of stuff.
MyNameIsAtticus@lemmy.world 8 months ago
Those Touchpads look awkwardly small, besides that though it sounds interesting. I wonder if it will be compatible with Steam OS since it seems like valve is pushing to support the competition with it
makingStuffForFun@lemmy.ml 8 months ago
The Steam Deck was literally designed as a proof of concept to try and bootstrap the industry. This device is not competition, this device is exactly what Valve are hoping for, and obviously many others like it. Valve want to sell games and so therefore they want hardware manufacturers to create more devices that they can sell more games on. They also want to do it free of Microsoft’s tendrils and their control.
IsThisAnAI@lemmy.world 8 months ago
Who the fuck wants a 120hrz screen on a portable 🤣
Mango@lemmy.world 8 months ago
Me.
IsThisAnAI@lemmy.world 8 months ago
I guess if you want to shit your battery life away while having to struggle to hit 60fps more power to ya 🤷♂️
zaemz@lemmy.world 8 months ago
Being honest, and I know this isn’t a laptop or some productivity device, but I personally very much dislike using any screen under 100Hz now, even for just simple desktop use. I think I get your point, that it would have made more practical sense to use a more economical display.
I just know I personally wouldn’t spring for something like this if it only had a 60Hz display, though.
MossyFeathers@pawb.social 8 months ago
Please stop putting RGB on everything? Can we return to the cool colored plastics for a bit and see what modern technology can do? I bet you could do some wild shit with modern plastics.
MyNameIsAtticus@lemmy.world 8 months ago
I wouldn’t mind a Beige Gaming PC
Iapar@feddit.org 8 months ago
purple transparent for me.
callouscomic@lemm.ee 8 months ago
My builds are always all black as possible, no lights or minimal lights. No glass (why would anyone do that?). I focus on price and functionality. Fan mounts and airflow of the case.
I built a PC to look at the SCREEN, not a distracting lightshow near the screen.
PC builders also always complain about noise. I have probably 12 giant fans in my case. It sits right next to the desk on a shelf. I never notice it.
Of course I also was never bothered by my Steam Decks fan noise either. I don’t understand people.
Mango@lemmy.world 8 months ago
Stop liking what I don’t like!