Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
🔔Get notified! youtube.com/c/NerdNest?sub_confirmation=1
——————————— 🎯SUPPORT THE CHANNEL ———————————
▶️Support on Patreon - patreon.com/NerdNestPodcast
▶️Join us! youtube.com/nerdnest/join
▶️Humble Bundle Partner Link - humblebundle.com/?partner=nerdnest
▶️ Amazon Link - amzn.to/4lzF4wY
▶️Nerd Nest Merch - nerdnest.dashery.com
——————————— ⚠️CONNECT ———————————
▶️ VOICECAST - https://voicecast.app/nerdnest
▶️ BLUESKY - https://bsky.app/profile/nerdnest.tv
▶️ NERD NEST DISCORD - nerdnest.tv/discord
▶️THREADS - threads.net/@billfairchild
▶️ NERD NEST TWEETS - twitter.com/NerdNestTV
——————————— 🎧PODCASTS ———————————
▶️ THE NERD NEST PODCAST- podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerdnest
▶️ 143 PIXELS - nerdnest.tv/143
——————————— ⚙️GEAR I USE ———————————
➡️GEAR I USE - amazon.com/shop/nerdnest
💵Nerd Nest may receive a commission on sales of items linked above. This helps support my channel at no additional cost to you. Affiliate links will be marked with a 💵.
Thanks to lightslight for giving timestamps!
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro to the open mic stream and how to participate via chat or super chats.
04:34 - Discussing features of the Steam Controller: TMR joysticks vs. potentiometers vs. Hall effect sticks.
06:55 - Discussion on extra buttons and trackpads.
07:48 - Analysis of pricing: comparing the Steam Controller to standard vs. Elite/Premium controllers.
09:51 - Speculation on the future Steam Machine and whether it will include a bundled controller.
12:15 - Addressing the lack of trigger locks on the Steam Controller and using Steam Input for hair-trigger configuration.
16:45 - Discussion on trackpad size and ergonomics compared to the original Steam Controller.
20:26 - Answering questions: Does it work natively with Windows?
22:51 - Discussion on HD Rumble versus DualSense Haptics.
27:16 - Can the controller wake a Windows PC from sleep?
34:50 - Discussion on repairability and battery accessibility.
35:05 - The power of Steam Input for custom controller configurations (e.g., Star Wars: The Old Republic).
47:40 - Why Steam Input is essential for the controller's functionality.
51:15 - Handling inventory management in games like Arc Raiders using trackpads.
54:55 - Playing Pragmata.
1:01:46 - Discussion on the price of the Steam Machine and current RAM market trends.
1:10:54 - Poll results: How many of you are buying the new Steam Controller?
1:12:52 - Discussion on the requirement to add non-Steam games to the Steam library.
1:16:43 - Checking the specs of the Steam frame (VR headset): Display resolution and refresh rates.
1:20:10 - Discussion on Steam frame color pass-through and prescription lens options.
1:26:44 - Wrapping up the stream.
🔔Get notified! youtube.com/c/NerdNest?sub_confirmation=1
——————————— 🎯SUPPORT THE CHANNEL ———————————
▶️Support on Patreon - patreon.com/NerdNestPodcast
▶️Join us! youtube.com/nerdnest/join
▶️Humble Bundle Partner Link - humblebundle.com/?partner=nerdnest
▶️ Amazon Link - amzn.to/4lzF4wY
▶️Nerd Nest Merch - nerdnest.dashery.com
——————————— ⚠️CONNECT ———————————
▶️ VOICECAST - https://voicecast.app/nerdnest
▶️ BLUESKY - https://bsky.app/profile/nerdnest.tv
▶️ NERD NEST DISCORD - nerdnest.tv/discord
▶️THREADS - threads.net/@billfairchild
▶️ NERD NEST TWEETS - twitter.com/NerdNestTV
——————————— 🎧PODCASTS ———————————
▶️ THE NERD NEST PODCAST- podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerdnest
▶️ 143 PIXELS - nerdnest.tv/143
——————————— ⚙️GEAR I USE ———————————
➡️GEAR I USE - amazon.com/shop/nerdnest
💵Nerd Nest may receive a commission on sales of items linked above. This helps support my channel at no additional cost to you. Affiliate links will be marked with a 💵.
Thanks to lightslight for giving timestamps!
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro to the open mic stream and how to participate via chat or super chats.
04:34 - Discussing features of the Steam Controller: TMR joysticks vs. potentiometers vs. Hall effect sticks.
06:55 - Discussion on extra buttons and trackpads.
07:48 - Analysis of pricing: comparing the Steam Controller to standard vs. Elite/Premium controllers.
09:51 - Speculation on the future Steam Machine and whether it will include a bundled controller.
12:15 - Addressing the lack of trigger locks on the Steam Controller and using Steam Input for hair-trigger configuration.
16:45 - Discussion on trackpad size and ergonomics compared to the original Steam Controller.
20:26 - Answering questions: Does it work natively with Windows?
22:51 - Discussion on HD Rumble versus DualSense Haptics.
27:16 - Can the controller wake a Windows PC from sleep?
34:50 - Discussion on repairability and battery accessibility.
35:05 - The power of Steam Input for custom controller configurations (e.g., Star Wars: The Old Republic).
47:40 - Why Steam Input is essential for the controller's functionality.
51:15 - Handling inventory management in games like Arc Raiders using trackpads.
54:55 - Playing Pragmata.
1:01:46 - Discussion on the price of the Steam Machine and current RAM market trends.
1:10:54 - Poll results: How many of you are buying the new Steam Controller?
1:12:52 - Discussion on the requirement to add non-Steam games to the Steam library.
1:16:43 - Checking the specs of the Steam frame (VR headset): Display resolution and refresh rates.
1:20:10 - Discussion on Steam frame color pass-through and prescription lens options.
1:26:44 - Wrapping up the stream.
