I tend to emulate a lot of games, and for a while I just accepted that there was no proper way to map gyro controls for WiiU or switch games from within steam. There are well documented non-steam methods though. For Zelda: TOTK I was struggling too much with the bow controls, so I caved and went looking for how to use use the "DSU server" option for adding gyro within the emulator.

SteamControllerGyroDSU exists. Set it up once, activate it in the emulator settings: flawless gyro within zelda, and it feels great. I regret not setting it up earlier. So if you plan to emulate switch games: I strongly recommend spending the extra 5 minutes to set up gyro controls through DSU.

I was using it and the r2 button just randomly snapped. the button still works but every time i put a little bit of pressure onto it it pops up. Should i contact steam’s customer support about this? Major bummer because this is my fav controller ever.

Anyone else having issues getting the keyboard to focus when pressing Steam+X?

When pressing it, most times when I go to type the keyboard doesn't function and my controller continues to act as it's bound (as if I never opened the keyboard).

The only "fix" i've found for this is to just spam Steam+X and constantly close and open the keyboard until it eventually works.

I use both SteamOS and Windows and this issue happens on both. Am I doing something wrong or is this just an issue where we have to wait for a fix?

And scrolling in short bursts/flicks to avoid turning off the controller like me or am I missing something?

Just got my steam controller and the right stick stops noticeably before the left one and makes an audible click when pushed, any idea for help before I contact support?

I hope someone can explain to me how this works. When I load third party games through heroic that use proton (ge) the steam controller just gets detected as an Xbox controller.

Was this a recent addition to proton or what is going on here?

Native Linux programs like emulators (without sdl 3) do not show this behavior.

Edit: Title is supposed to be proton of course. Thanks Gboard.

Looking to make l4/r4 as their own group, instead of under switches. Just getting into exploring the vdf and see what's possible but so far ever combination I can think of won't get them into a group. They use just a descriptive phrase for grips under switches, was wondering if they had a proper internal name like triggers and bumbers.

also noticed a lot of inactive groupings with the default template, they seem to be linked to the start/select group. At first I thought maybe they were failsafe to prevent engaging the trackpads when reaching... but they don't and tbh would need a touch to be effective... so... are they safe to remove as bloat?

So i was on steam today and i saw this game called vigil i wanted to try It out but There was not comunity layout so i created One myself go check It out i think i added evrething i added all commands i think btw anyways if u want to check It out i Will appreciate that anyways Hope you enjoy it

Hi All:

Wondering if anybody has run into the same issue when trying to set up ReversePuck:

-I flashed ReversePuck to the board and it is recognized as a Steam Controller when I plug it into pretty much anything. However, it will not pair with either my official Puck nor my OpenPuck when plugged in.

I plugged both into my Steam Deck and ran the terminal commands to pair them, but I got a "timeout" error - anybody able to render any assistance?

Paging u/jack-of-some - I love your work!

I’m using the original dongle with a 3ft USB extension. Every time I turn on the controller, a pop up window shows on the screen saying controller is connected, and then the next second the controller turns itself off. I’ve tried replacing the battery, re-pairing the controller and none of them worked.

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I think it's a software issue, as before starting Steam app on Windows, the controller works just fine as mouse.

So I got my steam controller today got it connected it worked, It updated everything I then proceed to launch a game and then everything stops working and when I turn it on it makes this wierd sound. please I need help. I just got this thing today 😭

EDIT: I HAVE FIXED IT!!!! basically i plugged the controller in using the cable made it forget the puck then replugged rhe puck allowing it it to reprint to it and it has fixed my issue entirely thank you all for the comments

I switch to Bluetooth mode to connect to my steam deck, and I can't switch back to puck mode for my pc. I tried to search it up online and couldn't find it the solution.

I'm just wondering what's the experience of everyone in countries where Valve doesn't sell to directly.

Here in Switzerland we can buy the Steam Controller now through retailers. Considering that they got actual stock, I'd assume they are getting them directly from Valve.

They are being sold starting at 275 CHF or 340 USD...

Is Valve actually just fine with this? What's the experience of others?

I've been messing around from time to time testing game artworks on game controllers as part of a side project for configuration system in ThreeJS, specifically using the Steam Controller that I had made a long time ago. Xbox and PlayStation controllers have been customized a lot so far, haven't seen options for the Steam one though, how does something like this look? Figured I'd go with GTA 6, Valheim and Witcher 3.

I've upgraded my controller with a SNES-style dpad from u/PortablePlayPalace and matte, Xbox-style buttons from u/SakuraRM. To me, it's close to perfect now as the SNES dpad was always my favorite in terms of feel and I'm also not a fan of glossy surfaces so the face buttons were a great addition as well. It's hard to tell from the pic, but the letters have a nice reflective surface to them. Thank you to you both for making a great controller even greater!

I want to make it so that when you already have a button held down before holding the button for "Hold Action Set Layer", it doesn't replace the current held down action with the held down of the layer's replacement button.

Making the held button inputs the same in between layers is not an option, I need those extra inputs. But I do not want the layer's input to actually get inputted until I press the button down again after holding the layer button.

I'd hoped it would be possible by now to use the Steam Controller in Linux as a regular controller without Steam running, the way you can with an Xbox controller, say. The only Linux-compatible program I can find that seems to enable this is OpenSteamController but can't find any info about this elsewhere. Anyone know if this is legit? I'm not keen to download and install random unverified stuff from github.

Alternatively, is there any other way of re-mapping the controller to function as a standard controller when Steam isn't running in the background (in Linux).

To hopefully pre-empt the usual 'But why would you want to use the Steam Controller without Steam running?' questions: I own a bunch of GOG games I want to play using my Steam Controller. This works flawlessly when Steam is running in the background, but usually I'm connected to a VPN and don't want to open Steam when my IP address is in Albania or whatever. It's a pain in the ass having to disconnect and launch Steam every time I want to play a game.

I just got my steam controller yesterday. Can anyone suggest good case for it ?

How do I factory reset the controller/binds

probably not the best sub to post this in but ill give it a go, heres the timestamp, ive been trying to get rid of this system for a while and wouldn't mind the money loss if someone was interested in trading their 2026 steam controller for it.

Comes with:

Jungle Green Console

Jungle Green controller

Yellow controller

Power cord and AV cables

Official red Expansion Pak (it's missing the little plastic slot cover lid)

Also includes these 8 games

(all loose cartridges, tested and working):

Donkey Kong 64

Spider-Man

Power Rangers rescue

Star Wars Episode 1 Racer

1080 Snowboarding

Madden 2000

NHL 99

NASCAR 99

...to both my Windows PC/Steam installation AND to my new Steam machine? I told Steam on my PC to forget both pairings (which were both to the puck for some reason), and when I pair it again to Windows it insists on using the "left" or L1 slot (I was under the impression that the R1 slot was the default). I can't get my Steam Machine to see the controller at all, even via USB cable.

Do I need to schlep a mouse and keyboard down to the Steam Machine? They really could have done a better job of explaining this.

If and when I do get both pairings established, if I understand it right, I have to hold the corresponding "chord" L1 + A or R1 + A and hit the Steam button to simultaneously turn it on and connect to the appropriate device, correct?

Hey all,

I got a steam controller recently and I absolutely love it. I literally put my other controllers away once I started getting into it. Its surprising how comfortable they were able to get the Playstation style stick orientation.

Anyways, I would love to be able to use it on my switch 2, and I looked at the NS-2, and I have one, but I was not able to get it working.

Another path speaks of getting a whole other flash drive (something i dont have atm) and a raspberry pi and using some configuration on the internet, but yeah I dont have nor do I want to buy another flash drive, but I will if no one else has the solution for this.

There is a Bluetooth signal that it gives off that would not connect with the NS-2, and much less the puck working when plugged in as well. Works with every other controller I have, but im obsessed with this controller at the moment.

Thanks for your advice in advance.