Xbox 360 Tablet Controller Spotted at Valve (?)

Nintendo stated last E3 that it was afraid the competition would copy its 'innovations' soon, that the turnover time wasn't as much anymore, but this is kind of a new record.

Is Microsoft going to go for the Wii U route next gen?

Via NeoGAF

The sheep are coming after value.It's one of value's prototypes.

Probably a PC dev tool.... probably. Could be oh so wrong though, Microsoft seems to follow Nintendo closely now.

Wasn't there some article that someone posted, where Valve was designing new pc hardware? Saying stuff like "pc input devices aren't innovating" 'n such?

". Were frustrated by the lack of innovation in the computer hardware space, though, so were jumping in, the listing read. Even basic input, the keyboard and mouse, havent really changed in any meaningful way over the years.-www.nytimes.com/2012/09/09/technology/valve-a-video-game-maker-with-few-rules.html?pagewanted=2&_r=2

The sheep are coming after value.It's one of value's prototypes.

super600

Probably a PC dev tool.... probably. Could be oh so wrong though, Microsoft seems to follow Nintendo closely now.

Shirokishi_

Xbox 3 controler?

[QUOTE="super600"]

The sheep are coming after value.It's one of value's prototypes.

charizard1605

Probably a PC dev tool.... probably. Could be oh so wrong though, Microsoft seems to follow Nintendo closely now.

Shirokishi_

I keep on making that mistake.:lol:

Wasn't there some article that someone posted, where Valve was designing new pc hardware? Saying stuff like "pc input devices aren't innovating" 'n such?Inconsistancy

Xbox 3 controler?

PAL360

nintendo trying to claim touch screen tech as their own is hilarious. Looks to me like the nintendo controller is way late to the party seeing as I can already sim race on my PC using my CSR Elite wheel and having the car dashboard output to my iphone. Or using my iphone as a blu tooth remote for my blu ray RW drive in my PC. Sorry nintendo, but you're a copy-cat just like everyone else.

nintendo trying to claim touch screen tech as their own is hilarious. Looks to me like the nintendo controller is way late to the party seeing as I can already sim race on my PC using my CSR Elite wheel and having the car dashboard output to my iphone. Or using my iphone as a blu tooth remote for my blu ray RW drive in my PC. Sorry nintendo, but you're a copy-cat just like everyone else.

percuvius2

MS Casualisation 100% complete:cool:

MS Casualisation 100% complete:cool:

Cheleman

You mean 2000% complete.

[QUOTE="charizard1605"][QUOTE="super600"] Valve. Valve. NOT Value. [QUOTE="Shirokishi_"]

Probably a PC dev tool.... probably. Could be oh so wrong though, Microsoft seems to follow Nintendo closely now.

super600

I keep on making that mistake.:lol:

[QUOTE="Cheleman"]

MS Casualisation 100% complete:cool:

super600

You mean 2000% complete.

yes dat:P

[QUOTE="super600"]

[QUOTE="charizard1605"] This begs the question... what kind of PC development would require a screen on the controller?PannicAtack

I keep on making that mistake.:lol:

I keep on spelling valve value.:lol:

I win.

I win.

D4W1L4H

If anyone thinks for 2 fukin seconds that MS and Sony ain't copying Nintendo, then you're stupid. todd2r_Partdeux

True.Most people excepted they would do this right after the WiiU released.

nintendo trying to claim touch screen tech as their own is hilarious. Looks to me like the nintendo controller is way late to the party seeing as I can already sim race on my PC using my CSR Elite wheel and having the car dashboard output to my iphone. Or using my iphone as a blu tooth remote for my blu ray RW drive in my PC. Sorry nintendo, but you're a copy-cat just like everyone else.

percuvius2

[QUOTE="percuvius2"]

nintendo trying to claim touch screen tech as their own is hilarious. Looks to me like the nintendo controller is way late to the party seeing as I can already sim race on my PC using my CSR Elite wheel and having the car dashboard output to my iphone. Or using my iphone as a blu tooth remote for my blu ray RW drive in my PC. Sorry nintendo, but you're a copy-cat just like everyone else.

charizard1605

I used touch screens in the early 80's so nice try. I'm not trying either, I'm doing.

[QUOTE="charizard1605"][QUOTE="percuvius2"]

nintendo trying to claim touch screen tech as their own is hilarious. Looks to me like the nintendo controller is way late to the party seeing as I can already sim race on my PC using my CSR Elite wheel and having the car dashboard output to my iphone. Or using my iphone as a blu tooth remote for my blu ray RW drive in my PC. Sorry nintendo, but you're a copy-cat just like everyone else.

percuvius2

I used touch screens in the early 80's so nice try. I'm not trying either, I'm doing.

[QUOTE="percuvius2"]

[QUOTE="charizard1605"] When or where did Nintendo ever claim the touch screen controller as its own? Oh, also, in case you have forgotten Nintendo was first out of the gate with gaming applications for touch screens with the DS, back in 2004. Eight years ago. Before the iPhone, and before the CSR Elite Racing Wheel. So yes, Nintendo did innovate the touch screen. Keep trying to downplay their contributions though.charizard1605

I used touch screens in the early 80's so nice try. I'm not trying either, I'm doing.

Read this

http://www.touchscreencomputers.co.uk/history.html

even if it was a New tablet controller from M$ why is Valve be using it?LP4EVA2005

[QUOTE="percuvius2"]

[QUOTE="charizard1605"] When or where did Nintendo ever claim the touch screen controller as its own? Oh, also, in case you have forgotten Nintendo was first out of the gate with gaming applications for touch screens with the DS, back in 2004. Eight years ago. Before the iPhone, and before the CSR Elite Racing Wheel. So yes, Nintendo did innovate the touch screen. Keep trying to downplay their contributions though.charizard1605

I used touch screens in the early 80's so nice try. I'm not trying either, I'm doing.

I used to play in one of these, in a pub close to my house, in early 90s. But i agree Nintendo perfected touch screen gaming with DS.

[QUOTE="percuvius2"]

[QUOTE="charizard1605"] When or where did Nintendo ever claim the touch screen controller as its own? Oh, also, in case you have forgotten Nintendo was first out of the gate with gaming applications for touch screens with the DS, back in 2004. Eight years ago. Before the iPhone, and before the CSR Elite Racing Wheel. So yes, Nintendo did innovate the touch screen. Keep trying to downplay their contributions though.charizard1605

I used touch screens in the early 80's so nice try. I'm not trying either, I'm doing.

How about the Hewlet-Packard HP-150 in 1983? Anything else I can help you out with?

even if it was a New tablet controller from M$ why is Valve be using it?LP4EVA2005

Maybe they are creating a game for the next Xbox.

[QUOTE="charizard1605"][QUOTE="percuvius2"]

I used touch screens in the early 80's so nice try. I'm not trying either, I'm doing.

percuvius2

How about the Hewlet-Packard HP-150 in 1983? Anything else I can help you out with?

[QUOTE="percuvius2"]

[QUOTE="charizard1605"] Really, you used touch screen for gaming? What system used touch screens for gaming before the DS?charizard1605

How about the Hewlet-Packard HP-150 in 1983? Anything else I can help you out with?

It ran MS DOS, moron.

[QUOTE="LP4EVA2005"]even if it was a New tablet controller from M$ why is Valve be using it?PAL360

Maybe they are creating a game for the next Xbox.

Looking down at your controller during gameplay is a huge no-no. Imagine how much you'd suck if you had to look down to see your button placement instead of intuitively knowing? Any use of these screens will most likely be for non essential things like your map and GPS setting in driving games, or select a play option for Madden, or read send an Xbox Live message, or browse your friendslist type stuff as well as a visual remote control for your media centre.

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[QUOTE="LP4EVA2005"]even if it was a New tablet controller from M$ why is Valve be using it?JohnF111

Maybe they are creating a game for the next Xbox.

It would be awesome for a game like Skyrim, to navigate in menus and inventory. But then again, Nintendo have been using the second screen as inventary for almost a decade.

Charizard delivers the goods again.

I suspected this might happen. But I find it strange that the picture is from Valve. What's going on here?

• Is it MS' prototype controller on loan to Valve?
• Is Valve developing the controller for MS?
• Is it a prototype made by Valve, with bits and bobs salvaged from other hardware (like the 360 controller's buttons)?
• Insert other possible scenarios here.

The most interesting part of that picture for me is at the bottom in the middle. Is that the neck and headstock of a four string bass? Is that a Commodore 64?

that thing looks like it weighs 10 poundsNengo_Flow

Reminds me of this;

Reminds me of this;

ShadowDeathX

Dat huge "monitor."

Hah! Gotta admit it does kinda look like it.:lol:

Honestly, that would be the best thing ever for The WiiU. If the tablet controller were to become a multiplat feature, more devs would actually develop useful content for it. Left alone, it's more likely to be like Sony's Sixaxis. I'll still wait for confirmation, but sheep shouldn't be so quick to rage about the possibility.

[QUOTE="D4W1L4H"]

I win.

charizard1605

It's inevitable now. :P

Hah! Gotta admit it does kinda look like it.:lol:

Honestly, that would be the best thing ever for The WiiU. If the tablet controller were to become a multiplat feature, more devs would actually develop useful content for it. Left alone, it's more likely to be like Sony's Sixaxis. I'll still wait for confirmation, but sheep shouldn't be so quick to rage about the possibility.

santoron

Looks really ugly