>>272912517
They are. If I could use my touch controllers with my index, I would in a heartbeat. The index controllers are about 50g heavier than the touch controllers, even including the AA battery, finger tracking is unreliable, the joysticks are awful. The only thing that's marginally better about the index controllers is the palm strap, but the controller is so big and bulky that it adds basically nothing to the experience being able to open your palm fully. I keep the straps loose most of the time so it's easier to take them off.