All articles tagged with #steam input
Valve designers say PC-first controllers are scarce because most players already use Xbox or PlayStation pads, but they saw an opportunity for a Steam-first controller that solves PC-specific needs with Steam Input, Deck-style trackpads, and better Windows integration, aiming to be more than 'good enough' for PC gaming even as Steam users favor established pads.
Valve’s interview reveals a Steam Controller rebuilt around lessons from the Steam Deck: an ergonomic, symmetrical layout with higher‑fidelity haptics, plus magnetic TMR sticks to curb drift, Grip Sense capacitive input for easy gyro toggling, and refined trackpads that can rival mouse input. The goal is a familiar controller that unlocks PC gaming with minimal learning, backed by Steam Input for Windows/Linux and flexible Steam integration, including latency‑friendly multi‑controller setups via the puck.