I know, I know, they had a steam controller at one point. But I want a controller with everything that the steam deck has, if that’s even possible. I legitimately use every button and track pad on this thing, and I would kill to have a wireless controller that had these features.
Yes. And make using Bluetooth controllers not an absolute pain in the ass. I wish I could just connect it like one does with the Nintendo switch, you press a button, it connects.
But no! You have to go through the Bluetooth pairing every single time! I ended up just buying a wired controller after a month of annoyance, because I prefer gaming comfortably on a couch and not getting up every. time. I want to play a damn game
It depends on the controller. My PS4 controller needed to be paired once and then it will just connect if I turn it on. My Steam Controller is the same.
My Google Stadia controllers however work the way you describe, which is a hassle. Those were Wifi controllers first and Bluetooth controllers second, as that functionality was only enabled when Stadia went under and through a complicated setup allowed you to switch the controller to a generic Bluetooth controller mode. Perhaps this is the reason they work less well.
Yeah I use Nintendo pro controllers and joycons (all from the online Nintendo store, so not fakes) and then my friend tried his steam controller on his own steamdeck and we ran into the same problem, except the steam controller was also disconnecting during gameplay. 🫠 Maybe I’ll try a PlayStation controller once I scrounge up the money for that
Ouch. I used a GameCube switch pro controller no issues
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I’m in! Remind me when available! I’ll buy 2 xD
When does Valve want you to play in docked mode
I have a long USB extension I use when playing on my external display so that the Steam Deck is my controller.
(I also cannot go back to playing without access to the dual trackpads)
Which is part of the reason I prefer and always recommend USB-C hubs over Docks. Docks kinda tie your Deck to your desk/display proximity-wise.
You could technically use the extension on the dock’s connector too. But then you just paid “dock” prices for nothing.
I just use an 8bitdo SN style controller. Don’t need anything else.
Bundle the Dock and a Steam Controller for $100, and I’m all in!
Of course you’d be all in. The Dock is 99 bucks already. Thatd be a nice deal 😉
It’s 89 now and compared to the Deck it’s overpriced.
ILL TAKE YOUR ENTIRE STOCK
Only thing to do is buy another one so you can have one docked and one as controller ! /s kinda… unless u got it /shrug
can’t you just use the deck as a controller while docked?
Seems like easy money for them.
I have left steamdeck for Legion go but still play my RTS using the steam controller just because that’s how good the trackpads are.
Missing 1 joystick on it.
A steam controller based on steam deck be a godsend for me.
Now I just bring my legion go screen and my SC. Best combi
a steam controller 2.0 would be so sick
Ps4 and ps5 controllers work really well
Wasn’t there a rumor or leak or something that they’re making a new Steam Controller 2.0?
I believe that was the Korean board classification thing, that turned out to be the Deck OLED.