Listen to the new Steam Controller buzz to the tune of Doom

Tech enthusiasts are using the haptic feedback motors in the new Steam Controller to generate musical tones, effectively turning the device into a makeshift speaker. Demonstrations include the controller playing iconic video game themes like Super Mario Bros. and Doom.
Why it matters
This highlights the creative and technical ingenuity of the gaming community in repurposing hardware for unintended functions.
You may have heard that Valve's new Steam Controller can ring like a telephone or do the Wilhelm scream . But did you know it can sing songs, too? Let me show you. Here's the new Steam Controller performing the "Ground Theme" from Super Mario Bros. 2 : Here is "Still Alive" from Portal - fitting for Valve hardware: I even made it play Doom : View this post on Instagram Are you wondering how the controller, which does not have a speaker, is able to make audio at all? Valve's first Steam Controller, even though it was discontinued , was a great gadget for tinkerers - someone even wrote an open-source program to make it " … Read the full story at The Verge.
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