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{{++}} Adds full controller support to virtually any game because of [[Store:Steam#Steam Input|Steam Input]] integration with high customization and being able to use XInput, keyboard and mouse inputs. | {{++}} Adds full controller support to virtually any game because of [[Store:Steam#Steam Input|Steam Input]] integration with high customization and being able to use XInput, keyboard and mouse inputs. | ||
{{++}} Can sync configurations across computers by [[Steam]] account. | {{++}} Can sync configurations across computers by [[Steam]] account. | ||
− | {{--}} Does not function as a controller when used without [[Steam]] running (shows up as an [[#Technical information|HID device]]).<ref> | + | {{--}} Does not function as a controller when used without [[Steam]] running (shows up as an [[#Technical information|HID device]]).<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/SteamController/comments/40t4x3/is_there_any_way_yet_to_use_the_steam_controller/|title=Is there any way yet to use the Steam Controller as a gamepad without steam running? : SteamController|date=June 2023}}</ref> It can resolved by using unofficial tools. |
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{++}} Supports Steam controller via Bluetooth adapter, native dongle or cable, | {{++}} Supports Steam controller via Bluetooth adapter, native dongle or cable, | ||
{{++}} Paddles, touchpads, gyroscope and Steam button can be remapped. | {{++}} Paddles, touchpads, gyroscope and Steam button can be remapped. | ||
− | {{++}} Since reWASD 5.5.1 update, Soft Press and Full Press triggers can be mapped separately.<ref> | + | {{++}} Since reWASD 5.5.1 update, Soft Press and Full Press triggers can be mapped separately.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.rewasd.com/releases/release-5.5.1|title=reWASD 5.5.1|date=June 2023}}</ref> |
{{++}} Allows emulate virtual [[Controller:DualShock 4|DS4 controller]] to play PS4 Remote Play or PS Now. | {{++}} Allows emulate virtual [[Controller:DualShock 4|DS4 controller]] to play PS4 Remote Play or PS Now. | ||
{{++}} Allows emulate virtual [[Controller:Xbox 360 Controller|Xbox 360 controller]] to play XInput compatible games. | {{++}} Allows emulate virtual [[Controller:Xbox 360 Controller|Xbox 360 controller]] to play XInput compatible games. | ||
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====Steam Running in Background==== | ====Steam Running in Background==== | ||
− | {{ii}} You can customize these bindings in Settings → Controller → Configurations → Desktop configuration<ref> | + | {{ii}} You can customize these bindings in Settings → Controller → Configurations → Desktop configuration<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/SteamController/wiki/index#wiki_desktop_mode_bindings|title=Desktop Mode Bindings :: r/SteamController|date=June 2023}}</ref> |
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{{Standard table/row|A|Enter}} | {{Standard table/row|A|Enter}} |
Revision as of 15:43, 1 June 2023
For a list of games, see List of games that support Steam Input API.
XInput support | |
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Connection method | |
USB-Micro, Bluetooth, Wireless dongle | |
Successor | |
Steam Deck | |
Key points
- Connects via micro USB cable, Bluetooth, or wireless pairing dongle (included with the controller).
- Analog dual-stage triggers (similar to the Nintendo GameCube controller's triggers).
- Adds full controller support to virtually any game because of Steam Input integration with high customization and being able to use XInput, keyboard and mouse inputs.
- Can sync configurations across computers by Steam account.
- Does not function as a controller when used without Steam running (shows up as an HID device).[1] It can resolved by using unofficial tools.
General information
- Official site
- Steam Community Discussions
- See Steam Client changelog and Steam Client Beta changelog for controller and controllers firmware updates.
- Steam Controller Database for controller configurations outside of Big Picture mode's community configs.
Inputs
- Motion sensing: 6 axis motion sensing (3 axis accelerometer, 3 axis gyroscope)
- 1 × clickable analog stick: CS
- 2 × clickable trackpads
- 2 × clickable dual-stage analog triggers: LT, RT
- 2 × digital shoulder buttons: LB, RB
- 7 × digital buttons: A, B, X, Y, sᴛᴀʀᴛ, ʙᴀᴄᴋ, Steam
- 2 × digital back buttons: LG, RG
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Steam (unavailable) | Delisted in early December 2019, and ceased production around that time. |
Use with PC platforms
Windows
- Install/open the Steam client, go into Big Picture mode, then press the Steam button on the controller to turn it on and begin setup.
- Custom application reWASD lets remap whole controller and works without Steam application running. Software gives advanced customization options eg. reassigning paddles to keyboard or mouse actions, macros, activate custom modes etc.
- Unofficial standalone driver exists, albeit the functionality is limited comparing to its Linux counterpart or Steam.
reWASD
- Supports Steam controller via Bluetooth adapter, native dongle or cable,
- Paddles, touchpads, gyroscope and Steam button can be remapped.
- Since reWASD 5.5.1 update, Soft Press and Full Press triggers can be mapped separately.[2]
- Allows emulate virtual DS4 controller to play PS4 Remote Play or PS Now.
- Allows emulate virtual Xbox 360 controller to play XInput compatible games.
- Global config of Steam controller needs to be hidden from the system and other apps.
- Custom configs for Steam controller can be found in official Community Configs Library maintained by reWASD users.
macOS
- Install/open the Steam client, go into Big Picture mode, then press the Steam button on the controller to turn it on and begin setup.
- Is prone to more issues than Windows and Linux.[citation needed]
Linux
- Install/open the Steam client, go into Big Picture mode, then press the Steam button on the controller to turn it on and begin setup.
- Can work standalone without Steam by using custom driver and GUI.
- For the Linux kernel version, 4.18 and above, the Steam Controller can be recognized a gamepad without Steam running.
Steam
- Capable of making full use of Steam Input.
Steam Link compatibility
- Native support. Wired or wireless works. All buttons are mapped correctly.
- Works without any drivers on any operating system that supports Steam.
- Can be used just to send input from a controller to a PC. Go into Streaming options, hit Y and disable video and audio streaming.
- Won't work great unless you connect it to LAN or a low latency Wi-Fi.
Configuration
- Refer to Controller Configurator on how to configure the controller.
Supported style of input options
- Style of Input options are available for both trackpads, the analog stick, and the ABXY face buttons.
- Mouse - Operates as a mouse. Will control any mouse-based interface such as a cursor or in-game camera.
- Mouse Region - Use mouse input on a certain area on the screen; for example, moving around the minimap in a strategy game.
- Touch Menu - Can make a menu that appears to use certain inputs; for example, making a weapon select for a game like Doom.
- Scroll Wheel - Will operate as a scroll wheel.
- Directional Pad - Operates as a D-Pad. Any input can be assigned. Allows Diagonal pressing compared to Button Pad, but is missing Turbo options.
- Button Pad - Operates as a button pad. Any input can be assigned. Doesn't allow Diagonal pressing but allows Turbo buttons (repeat inputs very quickly).
- Joystick Move - Simulates a joystick. Intended for traditional joystick applications, like a twin-stick shooter.
- Joystick Camera - Intended to control a camera. Can simulate the left and right joysticks, and also a mouse.
- Mouse Joystick - Simulates a mouse but with joystick input. Intended for games that don't allow simultaneous mouse and controller input, like Fallout 4.
Support in games
- The controller should be compatible with almost every game via its Steam Input integration, although the level of support depends on the game. Refer to supported games for Steam Input for details.
- GloSC is an unofficial tool that applies systemwide Steam Overlay. Useful for Microsoft Store games and other cases where Steam Overlay doesn't work properly.
Games with API supports
For a list of games, see List of games that support Steam Input API support.
- This is a list for games that supports the Steam Input API; the game may or may not support Steam Button Prompts natively. Refer to game-specific articles for details.
Native support | Limited native support | Always on | Requires manual fix | No native support |
Game | Developer | Publisher | Release date | Systems | Supported |
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Mortadelo y Filemón: Operación Moscú | Alcachofa Soft | Erbe Software | October 6, 2024 | ||
Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut | Sucker Punch Productions | PlayStation PC | May 16, 2024 | ||
Sand Land | ILCA | Bandai Namco Entertainment | April 26, 2024 | ||
Megaton Musashi: Wired | h.a.n.d., Level-5 | Level-5 | April 25, 2024 | ||
Content Warning | Skog, Zorro, Wilnyl, Philip, thePetHen | Landfall Publishing | April 1, 2024 | ||
The Legend of Legacy HD Remastered | Cattle Call, FuRyu Corporation | NIS America | March 22, 2024 | ||
Horizon Forbidden West | Guerrilla Games | PlayStation PC | March 21, 2024 | ||
Ufouria: The Saga 2 | Sunsoft | February 28, 2024 | |||
Dragon Quest Builders | Square Enix Business Division 5 | Square Enix | February 13, 2024 | ||
Persona 3 Reload | Atlus, P-Studio | Sega | February 2, 2024 |
Games with Steam button prompts
For a list of games, see List of games that support Steam Controller prompts.
- Steam Controller button prompts can be downloaded from OpenGameArt.org and can be used for free due to public domain (CC0) license.
- This is a list for games that offer Steam Controller button prompts; the game may or may not support the Steam Input API natively. Refer to game-specific articles for details.
Native support | Limited native support | Always on | Requires manual fix | No native support |
Game | Developer | Publisher | Release date | Systems | Supported |
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Portal: Revolution | Second Face Software | January 6, 2024 | |||
Starfield | Bethesda Game Studios, id Software | Bethesda Softworks | September 6, 2023 | ||
The Last of Us Part I | Naughty Dog | PlayStation PC | March 28, 2023 | ||
Persona 3 Portable | Atlus, P-Studio | SEGA | January 19, 2023 | ||
Plunder Panic | Will Winn Games | September 16, 2022 | |||
Disgaea 6 Complete | Nippon Ichi Software | NIS America | June 28, 2022 | ||
Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Mega Mix+ | Neilo, Sega AM2 | Sega | May 26, 2022 | ||
Teardown | Tuxedo Labs | Saber Interactive | April 21, 2022 | ||
Century: Age of Ashes | Playwing | December 2, 2021 | |||
AAAAXY | divVerent | November 23, 2021 |
Games with official controller bindings
For a list of games, see List of games that support Steam Input presets.
- This is a list for games with official controller bindings; the game may or may not support the Steam Input API natively. Refer to game-specific articles for details.
Native support | Limited native support | Always on | Requires manual fix | No native support |
Game | Developer | Publisher | Release date | Systems | Supported |
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Sand Land | ILCA | Bandai Namco Entertainment | April 26, 2024 | ||
Megaton Musashi: Wired | h.a.n.d., Level-5 | Level-5 | April 25, 2024 | ||
Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy | Gamepulse | April 3, 2024 | |||
Content Warning | Skog, Zorro, Wilnyl, Philip, thePetHen | Landfall Publishing | April 1, 2024 | ||
The Legend of Legacy HD Remastered | Cattle Call, FuRyu Corporation | NIS America | March 22, 2024 | ||
Horizon Forbidden West | Guerrilla Games | PlayStation PC | March 21, 2024 | ||
Tiger-Heli | Bitwave Games, Toaplan | Bitwave Games | February 1, 2024 | ||
Portal: Revolution | Second Face Software | January 6, 2024 | |||
Ready or Not | VOID Interactive | December 13, 2023 | |||
Alien Hominid Invasion | The Behemoth | November 1, 2023 |
Issues fixed
Games with native support don't work
Opt out of the Steam Client Beta[citation needed] |
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Other information
Technical information
- Installs itself as keyboard and mouse combo device, instead of controller and doesn't appear on Windows "Game Controllers" list.
- Device name: Steam Controller (4x HID compliant vendor-defined device), HWID: 28DE:1102 (controller) 28DE:1142 (dongle)
Steam Not Running (aka Lizard Mode)
- The Steam Controller can be used as a mouse+keyboard remote for your computer. However, its behavior is very basic if Steam is not running in the background.
Controller button | Button label and axis |
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Stick | Arrow Keys |
Left pad | Arrow Keys (Press) |
Right pad | Mouse Cursor |
A | Enter |
B | Escape |
LT | Mouse Right Click |
RT | Mouse Left Click |
Back | Tab |
Start | Escape |
Steam Running in Background
- You can customize these bindings in Settings → Controller → Configurations → Desktop configuration[3]
Controller button | Button label and axis |
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A | Enter |
B | Spacebar |
X | Page Up |
Y | Page Down |
LB | Ctrl |
RB | Alt |
LT | Mouse Right Click |
RT | Mouse Left Click |
Back | Tab |
Start | ESC |
Left stick | Open On-Screen Keyboard (Press), Arrow Keys |
Left pad | Mouse Wheel (Circular Gesture), Mouse Middle Click (Press) |
Right pad | Shift (Press), Mouse Cursor |
Left grip | Browser Back |
Right grip | Browser Forward |
Guide button | Guide button |
Input lag
- Wired connection input lag: 5.9 ms for button press and 8.8 ms for joystick move.[4]
- Wireless connection input lag: 11.1 ms for button press and 13.7 ms for joystick move. Bluetooth connection input lag: 13.3 ms.[4]
Connection | Input lag |
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USB (button press) | 5.9 ms (± 2.8 ms) |
USB (joystick move) | 8.8 ms (± 2.7 ms) |
2.4GHz Dongle (button press) | 11.1 ms (± 3.0 ms) |
2.4GHz Dongle (joystick move) | 13.7 ms (± 2.9 ms) |
Bluetooth (button press) | 13.3 ms (± 3.9 ms) |
References
- ↑ Is there any way yet to use the Steam Controller as a gamepad without steam running? : SteamController - last accessed on June 2023
- ↑ reWASD 5.5.1 - last accessed on June 2023
- ↑ Desktop Mode Bindings :: r/SteamController - last accessed on June 2023
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Ultimate Controller Comparison | Input lag, etc. (PS5, PS4, Xbox SX/Elite 2/One, eSwap Pro)