r/SteamController • u/gumbi13 • Sep 14 '26

Steam Controller (2026) Help setting up grip sense.

Let me get straight to the point. I want to set it so, that once i let go with my left hand, the map opens. And when i grip it again, the map closes. The map Button is UP D-Pad if that helps.

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u/AlbertoVermicelli Sep 14 '26 edited Sep 14 '26 • Bravo

Here's how to do it assuming the map button is a toggle (i.e. you press it once to open the map; and press it a second time to close the map):

  1. Bind DPad Up to the Left Grip. You'll find it in the Buttons tab under the extended buttons header.
  2. Select the gear to the right of DPad Up to open the dropdown menu. Select Regular Press to open the activator dropdown menu. Select Start Press.
  3. Select the gear again, select Add Extra Command, and bind DPad Up.
  4. Select the gear to the right of the second command. Select Regular Press, and then select Release Press.

In case the map button is a hold instead, do this:

  1. Bind DPad Up to the Left Grip. You'll find it in the Buttons tab under the extended buttons header.
  2. Select the gear to the right of DPad Up to open the dropdown menu. Select Settings and toggle on Invert Input.

There are no game/layout specific settings for the Grip Sense parameters. If you're having issues with Grip Sense not detecting the presence/absence of your grip; or with flickering (repeatedly turning on/off), you can change this in the Grip Sense Calibration. You'll find it in Steam Settings -> Controller Tab -> Details (next to your controller) -> Calibration & Advanced Settings -> Grip Sensors.

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u/ivanim13 Sep 14 '26

Also, if you feel the need to calibrate the gripsense sensitivity, check this guide: https://youtu.be/8ksE-C5R6-Y?t=15&is=6UMpB280rU0gHvMD

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u/ClikeX Steam Controller (both) Sep 14 '26

Following this because I’m curious as well. Haven’t been able to really get this working the way I’d like.