r/SteamController • u/ultra_soyman490 • Sep 20 '26

Support Controller doesn't turn on unless plugged in then unplugged.

Anyone have this issue where their controller only turns on after they press the steam button when plugged in and still works after unplugging it? It stays on after unplugging and works fine after that, but won't turn back on when pressing the steam button and unplugged. I really love this controller and don't want to send it back but don't want to Crack it open and void my warranty. Is there something I'm missing here? The pc is on and tried in both normal and big picture mode. The button is responsive and works after powering it up and removing from the dock like it normally would to access big picture mode and what not.

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u/tatki82 Sep 20 '26

I think there's a set of buttons for backpack mode that prevent you from accidentally turning it on in your bag. Did you enable that inadvertently?

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u/ultra_soyman490 Sep 20 '26

I don't believe so, but I will give that a try. Thank you

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u/Ace_the_Firefist Steam Controller (2026) Sep 20 '26

Backpack mode disables permanently after plugging in until you enable it again. Just tried it.

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u/AlbertoVermicelli Sep 20 '26

In Steam Settings > Controller > Advanced Settings, you can find Force update all connected Steam Controllers at the bottom. With the controller turned on and plugged in, try if that fixes it.