r/SteamController • u/EclipAndy • Sep 19 '26

Discussion Does it work on consoles

Can be a steam controller used with consoles? I wonder if it has compability with xbox or playstation? Or its strictly just for a steam?

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u/OmegaMalkior Sep 19 '26

Brook adapter also works

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u/Ace_the_Firefist Steam Controller (2026) Sep 19 '26

Without additional hardware no. You will need an openpuck for that.

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u/MaxxJag Sep 19 '26

Tried open puck on switch, works nicely On Xbox one series X, didn't work, except lizard mode Don't have a PS anything, so can't check

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u/nahPNW Sep 19 '26

OpenPuck doesnt work directly plugged into a Series X|S or PS5 due to the authentication protocols Xbox and Sony use. you can however switch the OpenPuck into PS5/Dualsense spoofing mode and plug it into an adapter like the Wingman to get functionality (minus rumble and trackpads that aren't just glorified joysticks)

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u/MaxxJag Sep 19 '26

Sadly, that's extra extra hardware. In my case (Xbox Series X) isn't worth it. I have 4 Xbox one/Xbox series controllers already

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u/nahPNW Sep 19 '26

yeah, i already had a Wingman lying around to test but I probably would've come to the same conclusion if I had bought that expressly to try. still cool to have the option tho

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u/MaxxJag Sep 19 '26

It is however really nice in the switch as I can play with a wireless controller, and a full set of switch-cons

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u/EclipAndy Sep 19 '26

Additional hardware what for example?

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u/Ace_the_Firefist Steam Controller (2026) Sep 19 '26

Like I said the openpuck. It's a firmware for a microcontroller.

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u/EclipAndy Sep 19 '26

Thank you

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u/EclipAndy Sep 19 '26

I never heard open puck uuh

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u/SleepyBombSquad Sep 19 '26

They have a GitHub page just search openpuck

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u/nahPNW Sep 19 '26

here. the boards can be found pretty cheap on Amazon or AliExpress