Add Your Deck:ClickAdd, type in your Steam Deck’s IP address followed by:7575. Connect:You should seeSteam Controller. Double-click it to use your Steam Deck as a Steam controller. Disconnect:Right-click onUSB Hubsand clickExit. On your Steam Deck, press the Steam button and selectExit ...
Using a Steam controller on the Steam Deck: Since the Steam Deck essentially has the same inputs as Valve's own controller, you can use its buttons and trackpads the same way. You're just missing two extra grips on the back. Wired What about wired controllers? Yep, those totally work...
You should now see something that saysSteam Controller. Double-click it, and your Steam Deck will act like a standard Steam controller. When you want to disconnect your Deck from your PC, right-click onUSB Hubsand clickExit. Then, on your Steam Deck, you can press theSteam buttonand clic...
If you're thinking of using the Steam Deck as a personal computer, you may want to move files over to the device. You can do this in many ways. The most obvious may be plugging a flash drive or external SSD into the Deck, which is very straightforward if either uses USB-C. The St...
Wired: This method requires awired USB connection. If you plug any compatible controller in via a USB-C hub or dock, your Steam Deck will automatically recognize it. Wireless: This method requires a compatibleBluetoothcontroller, and you have to pair it to your Steam Deck. Common options incl...
Launch Deckpad on the Steam Deck Run vhui64.exe Steam Controller should show (it can take a bit before it shows) Right click on USB Hubs and select Start minimized Always On Top (can’t use Install Client as a Service, it requires the paid version) Right click on Steam Controller an...
Recently, I ran two different polls to find out how people with a Steam Deck used their device (or if they didn't much) and the results are out now.
There's a bunch of Steam Deck accessories to choose from if you're looking to make your handheld gaming even better, but out of all the ones I've tested here are the 7 I actually use week in week out.
Here’s how to use PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 controllers on Steam Deck. Locate the Settings. Select Bluetooth. Turn Bluetooth on. On the controller, hold down the PlayStation button and the Share button. When the controller appears as a wireless controller on the Steam Deck, hit...
Here’s how to use PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 controllers on Steam Deck. Locate the Settings. Select Bluetooth. Turn Bluetooth on. On the controller, hold down the PlayStation button and the Share button. When the controller appears as a wireless controller on the Steam Deck, hit...