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.

If you're playing video games on your PC and are noticing some input lag, it might not be a hardware problem you're facing, but a well-known Steam issue.

While playing on PC, you can choose to use either the Xbox controller, the DualShock 1-4, the official Steam controller or any specific type of controller that you prefer. All of these options are ...

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 ...

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 ...

Valve made a brave move with the launch of its Steam Controller in 2015. It's a pad designed for PC gaming on the sofa, and it removed the right thumbstick of a traditional controller and replaced it ...

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 ...

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 ...