Reddit helps a Steam Deck consumer with an additional thumb

You’d assume that being born with an additional thumb on one hand could be a boon to enjoying video video games. However when just about each controller is designed for individuals with10 fingers, it could current an issue in case your physique is a bit of off the usual template. Such was the case for one Steam Deck proprietor who requested Reddit for assist. And Reddit delivered.

Consumer Alpha-Quartz praised their Steam Deck, however discovered that the lengthy attain to the left thumbstick (fairly far in comparison with a typical controller, for the reason that D-pad is on the sting of the case) onerous to achieve attributable to their smaller double-thumb. They informed the Steam Deck subreddit that utilizing the gadget was a “nightmare” in comparison with extra standard Xbox and PlayStation controllers. Their plight resonated with the sub, because the submit is sitting at simply shy of 10K upvotes and a whole bunch of feedback.

Steam Deck customers are additionally typically followers of modding, so it’s no shock that there have been a number of makes an attempt to assist out Alpha-Quartz. GamesRadar noticed the primary of many, “SpecificGreen9140,” who posted a fundamental 3D-printed cowl for the thumbstick that extends the floor out to the left, making it simpler to hit with a shortened thumb. “Woogies” refined the design, and “D_Bagggg” made…an additional thumb. For individuals who solely have one thumb however wish to use the double-thumb help. Har har. 3D printer of us actually will take any excuse to interrupt out the CAD software program.

Talking to Video games Radar, Alpha-Quartz says that they’re “merely overwhelmed with the quantity of assist and positivity,” regardless that they’re nonetheless making an attempt out totally different options for a safer match on the Steam Deck. They are saying that “100 totally different individuals” are attempting out totally different 3D-printed designs and mailing them off to assist.