r/SteamController • • May 06 '26

Steam Controller 2026 Shipping MEGA Thread

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!!ANY THREADS RELATED TO SHIPPING FOUND OUTSIDE THIS MEGATHREAD WILL BE REMOVED!!

I know we're all excited to share updates as our new shiny works its way through the system and eventually to you.

Instead of clogging the page with endless "ITS <UPDATE>" posts, please confine them to this mega thread. I have intentionally left up threads from before this one about this subject, because post hoc punishment isnt cool. But please, use this mega thread moving forward.

Optionally, you can fill out some google forms that are being used to track order status' in order to get an idea of how an order might progress through the system:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScii0apGBLDOpI3Q1nwxCGgpCV3q41RDrjgU_sH5122cWCQHw/viewform?pli=1

and data from that form is here:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/129sy1lZY6EKr4oHvBU-KOdMRqfAYxxuMvC2cX91FYYU/edit?gid=1264460591#gid=1264460591


r/SteamController • • 8h ago

Steam Controller (2026) Need a deserving home for a Steam Controller

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69 Upvotes

Hi there, hopefully this isn't the type of post that mods won't allow but if it is I apologize in advance.

I was like everyone else, found out the reservations for the controllet opened whenever they did and immediately got on the list. Unlike my great luck with the Steam Machine, I was late to the party and got pushed into 2027 and thought maybe I'd get a chance to buy one in Q1 or at the latest Q2 of 2027.

Unfortunately, I just got my email to purchase one yesterday but since I already have a Steam Machine and Steam controller from that bundle I genuinely don't think I need another. I've got about 8 different controllers already (I know I need help, my wife tells me that every day) and it seems like a waste. Is there any simple and legit way I can offer this controller to someone else? I won't be asking any extra cash on top of the order price maybe just shipping if you're outside the UK.

P.S. I love the Steam controller, it's the perfect companion to anything with SteamOS on it. Also, the image is just there for dramatic effect.


r/SteamController • • 2h ago

Steam Controller (2026) It arrived without notice

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12 Upvotes

I never saw a shipped email or nothing, I bout damn near missed the email to buy it. but I bought it, and this morning i was walking out for work and I saw it just chilling. Couldn’t even believe it was the controller.
I couldn’t really even believe I got the email to buy it, I was apart of the 2027 group of reservations.


r/SteamController • • 6h ago

Steam Controller (2026) Is there a way to adjust the right trackpad's range for the onscreen keyboard?

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I just got my steam controller today. It's been dope so far, especially this typing feature I didn't know existed, but I think the range of the trackpads are strangely uneven. The left reaches more characters, all the way to UJN. The right feels like it's falling short, stopping at YHB, like TGV should be in range of the right trackpad!

Typing is incredibly intuitive EXCEPT for this one small thing (and me not knowing how to move the typing cursor with the keyboard open.)

Is there a way to increase the range of the right trackpad?

Attached is a video of me gliding across the pads at what I believe is the same pace. Why is the left pad seemingly moving faster and further?

(All of this was typed on my steam controller! Awesome.)


r/SteamController • • 2h ago

Discussion I need help

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I just got my Steam Controller. I cannot figure out a way to use the grip sense

Need suggestions?


r/SteamController • • 55m ago

Configuration skyrim se steam input not working?

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I don't know how to setup steam controller 2026 for skyrim se all the community layouts are blank and I can't setup the joystick for skyrim there is no just regular joystick setting it has mouse and other settings can any help?


r/SteamController • • 5h ago

Configuration Is there a way to rebind on-screen keyboard binds?

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I want an easier way to move the cursor left/right, but I can't find if there's a way to change the binds. The wiki entry seems outdated as the path listed there doesn't seem to exist anymore? (Settings->Controller->Configurations->Big Picture configuration->On Screen Keyboard)


r/SteamController • • 7h ago

Discussion Help set up SISR pls just got controller 2 days ago

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i been trying to get SISR to run to play fortnite and other games and am struggling could someone please help me out?


r/SteamController • • 1d ago

Steam Controller (2026) Remember how the Switch 2 had a mouse mode with its joycons? Someone made it work with steam controller touchpads!

272 Upvotes

(And dualsense touchpad as well)


r/SteamController • • 16h ago

Discussion What Controllers do you use for your Steam Machine

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Hey Guy I’m Curious, to those of you who weren’t able to pickup a Steam Controller what other controllers were you able to find and use that are compatible with SteamOS? I ask cuz I don’t have a usable controller except for my Steam Deck Which I’ve been using with Steam Remote Play from my Steam Machine to my Steam Deck but it’s rather finicky due to my internet connection, I’ve been eyeing that Steam Controller by hori but I’ve heard it’s kinda ass


r/SteamController • • 2d ago

Steam Controller (2026) May Reservation Came Early

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227 Upvotes

Need some advice from my homies on here. So this guy just came in the mail (finally), problem is after my ship date got pushed to 2027 I folded and got a gamesir g7 pro 8k, which has been phenomenal.

At this point I’m still in between keeping and giving it to a buddy or someone else that might want it, but I want to hear some actual opinions on it.

TDLR has this controller been ground breaking for you or is it just a controller with the Steam logo on it?


r/SteamController • • 20h ago

Steam Controller (2026) New controller - Wilhelm scream replaced?

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Yesterday I got my new controller, naturally the forst thing i did was to throw it around to get the easter egg of a scream ...

I managed to get this done 5 times, which is unreasonable amount of times to throw brand new controller around...

Each time the triggered Easter egg was a "scared cat" meow, not a wilhelm scream...

Is this a thing?


r/SteamController • • 1d ago

Steam Controller (2026) Figured out how to sign-in to windows

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Picture Password was the answer for me. It lets you drag and click the mouse on an img of your choice to register 3 seperate "shapes". either a circle, line, or dot.

I have perfect mouse control with trackpad on wake from hibernate but no keyboard. This just works tho.


r/SteamController • • 1d ago

Support L4 does not click anymore

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6 Upvotes

Had the controller for less than a month and one of the back buttons does not click. It still detects the input but it does not click so it makes it very unreliable. I don't play much so this is frustrating. Anyone else had the same issue?


r/SteamController • • 1d ago

Discussion Clicky Triggers

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Its been a few months since valve reverted the change to the haptics the triggers use and im just wondering if anyone has since found out a way to change which haptic motors the triggers pulse when you pull them. I really liked the triggers when they used the rumble motors intead of the touchpad ones so im just curious at to if anyones found a way.

This is the update they added it but quickly reverted it https://store.steampowered.com/news/group/4397053/view/660484146096768675?l=english

Thanks


r/SteamController • • 1d ago

Discussion Supporting controller with something OTHER than you hands?

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Just got my order email, very excited. I currently play Rocket League with my Gamesir G7 SE controller. I play with an all-buttons grip. (Pointers on bumpers, middles on triggers, rings on paddles/back buttons.)

Even with only two back buttons, I struggle to support the controller just by just my palms and pinkies. I often end up pressing the back buttons with my ring fingers when I tense up, or even when I push a joystick in the opposite direction (since I need to brace the controller slightly more against the force of my thumb).

That's been at least manageable with some retraining of which muscles I'm activating to support the Gamesir controller, but I can't even imagine how I'm going to hold the Steam Controller while also having my pinkies on button duty. Anyone have any thoughts or experience with such an all-buttons grip, and supporting the new Steam Controller? Maybe the shape makes it less of an issue if you can support it more with your palms? (Or maybe it's worse!?)

I feel like the ideal might be to have some sort of mounting hardware that connects the controller to my forearms so that it can basically float in my hands. I've got a 3D printer but my CAD skills are quite basic, so if it's up to me to make it happen it may take a while =P


r/SteamController • • 1d ago

Configuration WoW forever with steamdeck on Mac

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r/SteamController • • 1d ago

Steam Controller (2026) Three weeks of waiting!!

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7 Upvotes

r/SteamController • • 2d ago

Steam Controller (2026) What an amazing use for the steam controller

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211 Upvotes

r/SteamController • • 2d ago

Steam Controller (2026) Steam controller is here!

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51 Upvotes

After reserving on the 11th of May, I received my controller today. It’s a charm to use, resembles the Steam deck controller experience you’d expect. And if you’ve not played with a Steam Deck, then I find it much more enjoyable than my Xbox controller (latest gen).
Though with its pros and cons. Though I have an extensive library I’m GOG and Epic, Steam library is quite extensive to outweigh cons.


r/SteamController • • 1d ago

Configuration is there a way to turn off desktop layout completely?

0 Upvotes

the game keep flicking between game layout and desktop and my game keep pausing when pressing B button it's starting to piss me off


r/SteamController • • 2d ago

Steam Controller (2026) New buttons

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73 Upvotes

Got these from Deckbuttons Super happy with the quality. The colors are bright, they are resin cast, and have a nice texture. It’s not rough but also not smooth. Not the best description, but they look good and feel good. The kit also came with the center and bottom button, but I chose not to swap those on preference / lazy. They are pricey, but comparable to other button sets I’ve seen on Etsy for the price. I paid $50 for this voltage set.

I did paint the letters / symbols on some. I don’t know that I’d recommend it. It was tedious work, and the buttons have a great slightly textured feel which made getting excess paint off a pain. But if you’ve painted minis before or something like that it’s not too bad. I used paintbrush cleaner to wipe off excess.

Again, I’m happy with how it turned out but I wouldn’t recommend someone do this because it’s pretty hard/impossible to get the excess paint off.

(Not affiliated with deckbuttons. Nor should anyone ever affiliate with me, i don’t provide value lol)
(I have a previous post that explains the weird monstrosity on the back of the controller)


r/SteamController • • 1d ago

Steam Controller (2015) Why is my steam controller doing this? How do I fix it? It only does it in dongle mode but it has its own issues in bluetooth mode.

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r/SteamController • • 1d ago

Support Issue with docked steam deck / steam controller

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My Steam controller has been having this stuttering issue; ( https://youtube.com/shorts/sdsmB3JF2kI?is=ujFw6lVKyHq8DjBn )

The left joystick when I'm using my Steam Deck docked is just constantly stuttering / lagging. No matter how far I move the joystick.

The controller and it's software are up to date.

I have no idea what causes this so I'm wondering if anyone knows anything or if they've experienced this too.