Oculus Touch at E3 2016: Better controllers, better experience, Still not Perfect (Ars Technica)

[Shadowmask72]

Quote:

"Oculus has subtly tweaked its Touch controllers, making for a much smoother experience. But as we found out at E3 2016, they're still not perfect."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yADi_zr8WuI

[Anonymous]

Seems like they didn't do a lot of research as they thought the controller pads were speakers but apart from that little bit it great to hear such high praise! 

Really can't wait for touch!

[Shadowmask72]

Excuse my "lack of research" but what is the function of the controller pads you speak of?

[MeioJo]

E3 2016 and still not the final controllers...

[Mr_Creepy]

Shadowmask72 said:

Excuse my "lack of research" but what is the function of the controller pads you speak of?

From what i have gathered it's just where you rest your thump and to give textile feedback so you know where your finger is in relation to the buttons.

[Shadowmask72]

Ok thanks. Seems like an interesting choice considering when using a controller we rest our thumbs on the thumbsticks when not in use.

[Mr_Creepy]

Shadowmask72 said:

Ok thanks. Seems like an interesting choice considering when using a controller we rest our thumbs on the thumbsticks when not in use.

Yeah, it's actually a nice little touch (no pun intended), i can imagine it making things a little easier. I am not sure i am correct though, it's just what i read others say. There could be some other function to it.

I really think they have a great design for Touch. Being able to relax your hand without dropping controllers is cool. Looking much forward to trying them. When they finally release them.

[nalex66]

Thanks for the link. Can't watch it just now, but I'm itching to hear more recent info on Touch!

[Anonymous]

Shadowmask72 said:

Ok thanks. Seems like an interesting choice considering when using a controller we rest our thumbs on the thumbsticks when not in use.

Yeah I'm interested to know how useful they will actually be but that seems like a fact we will only find out after prolonged use. However I can't imagen it adds much extra to the cost so better to have it than not! :smiley: 

[Map63Vette]

I got the impression there might be a proximity sensor under those rest pads so you could "pinch" something with your thumb, but maybe not.  I think the design has changed a few times over the many variations.