The Steam Deck is arguably one of the best handhelds out there, but if you want better controls, you might want to connect your Xbox controller.

Steam Deck offers affordable gaming with top-tier controllers perfect for on-the-go gaming experiences. Pairing an Xbox controller with the Steam Deck can enhance your gaming session for a ...

It should go without saying that most of the time, there’s no need to pair an external gamepad to a Steam Deck — the handheld is its own controller. But if you’ve hooked your system up to a TV or ...

Before you start, ensure your controller is connected to your PC. Here are the steps for different types of controllers: Wired Controllers: Simply plug the controller into a USB port on your computer.

In most circumstances, there’s no reason to pair an external gamepad with a Steam Deck — after all, the handheld has its own controls, much like a Nintendo Switch. But there are certain situations ...

You can easily connect Joy-Cons to PC via Bluetooth. Steam supports Joy-Cons, too. Just dive into Steam settings. Use BetterJoy app for non-Steam games.

At the time of writing, only the beta Steam client supports DualSense, so you need to switch the Steam client to beta first. Click 'Steam' displayed in the upper left of the Steam client, and click ...

Some of Ubisoft's games aren't on Steam Deck, so you'll need to use Decky Loader on the gaming handheld to play these games.