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{{ii}} Connects via micro USB cable or wireless pairing dongle (included with the controller). | {{ii}} Connects via micro USB cable or wireless pairing dongle (included with the controller). | ||
{{++}} Adds full controller support to virtually any game because of [[Steam#Big Picture|Big Picture]] integration with high customization and being able to use XInput, keyboard and mouse inputs. | {{++}} Adds full controller support to virtually any game because of [[Steam#Big Picture|Big Picture]] integration with high customization and being able to use XInput, keyboard and mouse inputs. | ||
− | {{--}} Does not function as a controller when used without [[Steam]] running (shows up as an HID | + | {{--}} Does not function as a controller when used without [[Steam]] running (shows up as an [[#Technical information|HID device]]).<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/SteamController/comments/40t4x3/is_there_any_way_yet_to_use_the_steam_controller/ Is there any way yet to use the Steam Controller as a gamepad without steam running? : SteamController]</ref> |
'''General information''' | '''General information''' |
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Key points
- Connects via micro USB cable or wireless pairing dongle (included with the controller).
- Adds full controller support to virtually any game because of Big Picture integration with high customization and being able to use XInput, keyboard and mouse inputs.
- Does not function as a controller when used without Steam running (shows up as an HID device).[1]
General information
- Official site
- Steam Community Discussions
- See Steam Client changelog and Steam Client Beta changelog for controller and controllers firmware updates.
Availability
Support in games
- Even though controller should be compatible with almost every single game, games can add native support for the controller, which can include native button prompts and official configurations with aliased text for games features.
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:1142
References
- ↑ Is there any way yet to use the Steam Controller as a gamepad without steam running? : SteamController
- ↑ Portal 2 : Screenshot Comparison - last accessed on March 2, 2016
- ↑ Imgur - last accessed on March 13, 2016