Before you start, ensure your controller is connected to your PC. Here are the steps for different types of controllers: Wired Controllers: Simply plug the controller into a USB port on your computer.

Using Remote Play is a quick and easy way to turn your Steam Deck into a PC controller. Here’s how you can set it up: And that’s it! With this setup, you'll stream your game to the Steam Deck, but ...

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 ...

With the fall of Stadia, Google made the right call and released a tool to unlock Stadia Controllers from their Wi-Fi binds, allowing them to connect with Bluetooth to various devices. If you’re a big ...

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 PlayStation 5 DualSense controller is one of the best gamepads we've ever used, and now you can get it to work with your PC using Steam. I’m PCMag’s home theater and AR/VR expert, and your go-to ...

Is Steam not detecting a connected PS4 controller on your PC? If you’re having an issue with your PS4 DualShock 4 controller, be it wired or wireless, this article will explain to you the solutions ...

Remember the launch of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X? Both console makers were hyping up fancy new graphics and ray tracing capabiliaties, but the most-talked about new feature for either ...

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 ...

How do you use an external controller on Steam Deck? There is no shortage of PC controllers that are compatible with the Steam Deck, but connecting them to Valve's portable is done in a number of ways ...

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 ...