Spud Controller

It might not be a full-fledged application, and it might not be of use to individuals outside of the streaming area of interest, but it is an original concept created by game enthusiasts, for game enthusiasts. Spud Controller is a virtual representation of your hands as you mash buttons on your controller in front of an audience. The whole idea behind this application is to integrate it with streaming apps such as OBS and provide a sort of playing perspective without actually forcing you to show your real face and hands.

The application is basically formed out of a background, a pair of hands, and a controller. You can edit the color of any of these elements by adjusting the settings file present in the root directory of the application. You can also adjust the intensity of the controller movement by changing the appropriate value in the same file. As far as integration is concerned, it should work with all of the popular streaming services, although OBS seems to be the recommended choice. The application doesn't necessarily show what buttons you're clicking. It simply gives a perspective to individuals watching you stream a gaming session.

Unfortunately, the application offers guaranteed support only for Xbox One and PS4 controllers. While other gamepads might work fine, it's not about Xinput compatibility with this one, but rather a match between the app itself and any other particular pad. As far as responsiveness is concerned, the representation is smooth and true to the nature of your button mashing. This, in turn, means your streaming sessions will seem more lively and personal.

Spud Controller is an interesting concept for game streamers. It brings a new take on things, offering the possibility of creating more relevant content that could convince any individual of your implication. Unfortunately, the lack of fully-supported gamepads, and the fact that it can't be used as a guide for executing certain actions within the game, turn the app into a less relevant version of what some might be expecting.