Steam Controller requires third-party software for Xbox app and PC Game Pass compatibility

Games launched via the Xbox app can't communicate with Valve's new Steam Controller, unless you download fan-made input ...
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Steam Might Be Messing With Your Controller - Here's Why

If you visit certain forums, you will inevitably find reports of people who claim that Steam doesn't recognize controllers linked to the PC, be they Xbox One or PS5 DualSense (yes, you can connect PS5 ...
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The Steam Controller Has A Strange Rumble Issue That’s Making It Unusable In Some Games

Valve’s Steam Controller presents itself as one of the best options for playing games on PC, specifically (but not limited to ...

Valve’s Steam Controller just got a lot more useful outside Steam

The Steam Controller’s biggest early limitation was its heavy Steam dependence. With SDL support now in place, it should become much more useful across non-Steam games.The Latest Tech News, Delivered ...

Valve’s Steam Controller : Bold Hybrid with a Steep Learning Curve

Valve's latest Steam Controller offers unmatched touchpad precision and customization, despite some software and build ...

Xbox Stick Drift Finally Defeated By DriftGuard's Permanent Calibration Trick

DriftGuard is a new utility for Xbox controllers (and a few PlayStation/Nintendo controllers) allowing firmware-level stick calibration, among other features.

Why the Steam Controller is (and isn’t) a big deal

Most PC gamers already have a controller they love using with Steam — a Sony DualSense, a 8BitDo Ultimate, a Nintendo Switch Pro, or something else. Part of that love comes from ...
PC Magazine

Valve Steam Controller (2026)

Our team tests, rates, and reviews more than 1,500 products each year to help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology. The new Steam Controller is a terrific-feeling, ...