When the Steam Deck was still just an idea, Valve says some staff were like, "I just want that for me" and "the point wasn't even to make a product out of it"
When the Steam Deck was still just an idea, Valve says some staff were like, "I just want that for me" and "the point wasn't even to make a product out of it"
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While you're all here what controller do you use for your deck? Been thinking of getting one of the hall effect 8bitdo ones, but I'm open to trying anything.
Why would you use a controller with the steam deck? It is a controller.
Some people like a lighter weight and different grips. Lots of cases have a kickstand where you can prop up the deck and use your favorite controller.
Can’t it also dock to a TV or monitor?
Yes
If you have a dock. Maybe I've been unlucky but I don't recommend the official dock. Every time I want to use the deck in a docked mode I have to rewire everything in the correct order to get the dock to output a normal resolution. Wire it in the wrong order and you either get no output or you get low resolution output with weird artifacts.
I have the thin silver JSAUX one and don't have an issue like that, but sometimes it refuses to charge until I reseat the AC adapter.
This is the dock I have. I've never had the issue you mentioned, but I also don't take it on the go a lot.
I like the steam deck and use it as a controller, but you could make the same argument about the switch. Regarding the switch, my answer would be that while it is a controller, it is - IMHO - a poorly designed and uncomfortable-to-use controller.
While you and I like the ergonomics of the deck, others may not. One can hardly blame those people for wanting something they feel more usable.
I use it in a dock most of the time.
OG steam controllers for me!
I wish they were still available
I got a PS5 controller from a sale, even the touchpad works
Xbox Controller.
I have the 8bitdo Pro 2 and I love it. Works great with or without a custom config, but in my opinion the config I use makes it worth it for the price.
I went ahead and ordered the hall effect version of the Pro 2. Excited to try it out!
whatever controller is closest and convenient for me when i happen to sit down, or whichever one is charged lol.
I usually gravitate towards a wired xbox controller because its the one i have jurisdiction over in the household.
Strongly recommend a wireless mouse/kb with one of those couch cushions that is desk shaped. very good for playing some of the less controller-friendly games. I got a half-keyboard with a joystick on the thumbrest that i havent used yet.
Just got an Ultimate 2c. It doesn't work well in some games. Specifically Sackboy, Moonstone Island
If I had another go I'd probably purchase the 8bitdo Pro 2 Hall edition as it can switch between xinput and direct input.
I second the recent PlayStation controllers. My friend gave me an extra PS4 controller he had and it's basically a Deck controller minus the back buttons and a track pad. Works fine for most games I play with it, but I'm primarily a M&K guy.