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[–] otacon239@lemmy.world 13 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

For me, the trackpads are specifically useful for mouse controls, not for precision. I’m a couch gamer and tired of having to reach for my mouse or keyboard just to do one thing and then grab my controller again.

With the trackpads, I also get the virtual keyboard. Another killer feature.

[–] Elting@piefed.social 3 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Yeah they have their uses. I'm glad they relocated them to the bottom of the controller though, as they aren't quite useful enough to be at the center. I'm curious if the new one will have the same comfort level as the old one.