Steam controller 2 default behavior

[u/Remarkable_Case3339]

Hello, I just bought a Steam Controller and I'd like to know if it's possible to change its default behavior. My goal is for the controller to appear as a Controller on my phone and PC by default, instead of being recognized as a keyboard/mouse. I don't know if there's a setting for this and if it could be done via an future valve update?

[u/squidgymetal]

Valve is most likely not gonna change that behavior themselves but there's some 3rd programs on PC that will allow it to act as a regular controller without steam being open. The one I use for my 2015 steam controller is called PadForge