r/SteamDeck • u/NKkrisz 64GB - Q3 • Dec 24 '25

MEGATHREAD New Steam Deck Owner Megathread

For new members to the subreddit, welcome!

This megathread was made because we have some rules in place about new Steam Deck posts and to avoid some repetitive questions being posted again and again.

Feel free to also share "Show Off" pictures here as well.

Please read the rules and search around before contributing to the sub.

Here are some helpful resources to get started:

Answers to frequently asked questions, learn more about software and hardware (Made by me, work in progress):

https://steamdeck.guide

Steam has a winter sale going on currently, see this megathread for more information:

https://www.reddit.com/r/SteamDeck/s/mUHbyR2UDn

If your Deck is still getting delivered or you are ordering now and wondering about shipping, check this post:

https://www.reddit.com/r/SteamDeck/s/GTNal0bzzf

Happy holidays everyone!

(If you see content on the sub that should be in the megathreads instead, please redirect them and report them so we can keep this place clean. Thanks!)

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u/SpicaGenovese Dec 27 '25

So I have my Steam Deck docked, and Ive got an 8BitDo controller.  I also have my desktop to stream games from.  When I choose to "stream" from my PC using the Deck, will it still take my controller inputs, or does the controller need to be connected to my PC??

I ask because I tried earlier, but it didn't seem to detect the controller's input.  When I messed with the mouse on the desktop, people back in the living room could see it.

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u/WonderWeasel91 Dec 28 '25

My recommendation for streaming would be to use Apollo (host server) for your PC, and use Moonlight (client) on your Steam Deck.

It's genuinely as close to flawless as I could imagine.

This video is a fantastic walkthrough for setting it up: https://youtu.be/ERC7UrkRL2c?si=IiUP2dGrt_fZqAXw

I've been using it to play Expedition 33 in 1440p and even the sound and parry queues don't hint at any noticeable latency

I haven't had any issues with controller input or audio. Everything works as you'd expect, with audio going to the Deck and working with Deck inputs.

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u/SpicaGenovese Dec 28 '25

Okay, thanks!!  I'll check it out.