Before you start, ensure your controller is connected to your PC. Here are the steps for different types of controllers: Wired Controllers: Simply plug the controller into a USB port on your computer.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The Steam Deck has been a hit with PC players who want to play their favorite games on the go (or even in bed). But that portability has come ...

How do you use an external controller on Steam Deck? There is no shortage of PC controllers that are compatible with the Steam Deck, but connecting them to Valve's portable is done in a number of ways ...

I can’t say I prefer using a controller for my PC gaming. In fact, 98 percent of my gaming is still done with a keyboard and mouse — there’s really nothing that remotely compares to them for accurate ...

One of the PlayStation 5's biggest selling points was, unusually, its controller. Though it wasn't a revolution like the Nintendo Wii, the DualSense's added haptics and fancy triggers do really change ...

Steam now officially detects and supports two more Nintendo controllers, the Switch 2 Pro and GameCube Controller. Many gamers will remember the days when the controllers supported on Valve’s PC ...

Steam Deck is one of the most popular handheld consoles. Launched in 2021, the console sold like hotcakes. According to Valve, it sold several million units in just two years. With the OLED display ...

It should go without saying that most of the time, there’s no need to pair an external gamepad to a Steam Deck — the handheld is its own controller. But if you’ve hooked your system up to a TV or ...

Using Remote Play is a quick and easy way to turn your Steam Deck into a PC controller. Here’s how you can set it up: And that’s it! With this setup, you'll stream your game to the Steam Deck, but ...

In most circumstances, there’s no reason to pair an external gamepad with a Steam Deck — after all, the handheld has its own controls, much like a Nintendo Switch. But there are certain situations ...

Do you want to know how to play with a controller on Steam Deck? You may want to use a controller because you find them more comfortable to use than the Steam Deck. In this article, we will be showing ...