Action sets User-configurable action sets are a recently added feature of the Steam Controller. As of this writing, this feature is only available in the Steam beta client.

Here's how to pair your Xbox controller with the Steam Deck for an amazing console-like experience.

It is easy to connect a controller or gamepad to the Steam Deck (Image via Valve) There are a ton of controller options to use on Valve's popular handheld device.

Thanks to Steam Input, turning the DualSense pad into your everyday PC controller is pretty much as simple as plugging it in. The days of PlayStation pads being harder to use than Xbox ones are over.

How to use the PS5 DualSense controller with Steam The easiest way to use a PS5 controller on a PC is through Steam because Steam has built-in native support for the DualSense.

The PlayStation 5 is barely out of the gate – particularly in regions like Europe – but Valve has wasted little time in bringing DualSense controller support to Steam. Steam's DualSense ...

Using Steam, you can add non-Steam games and use this same process to configure your controller settings. On the other hand, one unfortunate side effect of this method is a broken rumble.

Take a look at our step-by-step guide for how to connect a PS4 controller to a PC and how to troubleshoot all the problems that might come up along the way.

The Steam Controller does not use an IR pointer but the accuracy of the gyros is such that this game is not only fully playable but is also substantially easier than its Wii counterpart.