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 ...

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I can’t say I prefer using a controller for my PC gaming. In fact, 98 percent of my gaming is still done with a keyboard and mouse — there’s really nothing that remotely compares to them for accurate ...

The Nintendo Switch Pro Controller is one of the best "baseline" controllers out there. It's sturdy, feels good in hand, has an excellent directional pad, and features impressive motion sensors and ...

As it stands, Hytale doesn’t have controller support. It’s worth heading into the controller settings for Hytale on the Steam Deck and selecting one of the community-made presets, which should get you ...

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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The Steam Deck has been a hit with PC players who want to play their favorite games on the go (or even in bed). But that portability has come ...