You can use an external controller with the Steam Deck if you prefer it docked rather than in handheld mode. These third‑party controllers are great options.

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With over six times the horsepower of Steam Deck, Steam Machine has the power to play your whole Steam library, including your favorite AAA titles. Just sign in with your Steam account and your entire ...

What if one controller could truly do it all? Explore how Valve’s new Steam Controller is poised to redefine gaming hardware with a bold promise: universal compatibility across all Steam-supported ...

On Wednesday, Valve announced not one, not two, but three new pieces of video game hardware: The console-like Steam Machine, the Steam Frame VR headset, and the Steam Controller. All of this stuff ...

Steam fans, it's time to party. Valve's Steam Deck has been a go-to for any gamer looking to take their Steam gaming library on the go, and now the company is looking to get folks back into their ...

Controllers bore me. The modern Xbox controller and Sony DualSense both conform to the same general shape that gently cups your palms and leads the thumbs right to the necessary joysticks and face ...