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[–] Kushan@lemmy.world 2 points 16 hours ago* (last edited 16 hours ago) (1 children)

The controller sends nput direct to the server via WiFi, rather than via Bluetooth through the viewing device. Removes some latency, which given how much latency cloud having introduces makes a difference.

[–] artyom@piefed.social 0 points 16 hours ago (1 children)

But then why is it shaped like a shitty pancake?

[–] Kushan@lemmy.world 3 points 16 hours ago

To make it more portable would be my guess. Same reason the Switch is flat.