The Guide Button Chord Configuration requires a bit more explanation.Ī 'chord' is a combination of button inputs - you might be familiar with the keyboard chords 'Ctrl+C' and 'Ctrl+F' for 'copy' and 'find.' The 'Guide Button Chord Configuration' is thus a series of inputs that perform certain actions when you press them along with the Guide button.The Desktop Configuration is your input bindings for navigating the Desktop with a controller.The Big Picture Configuration is your input bindings for navigating Big Picture mode with a controller.The first two are fairly straight-forward: Now, let's go back to the three global configurations from the previous. All detected controllers compatible with the configurator will show up on this screen. Also make sure your controller(s) is/are plugged in. If you are using a PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox 360, or generic controller, make sure you have the corresponding configuration support boxes checked. Let's go into general controller settings first: In the desktop client, select 'Steam' and then select 'Settings.'įrom here you can change the general controller settings, as well as change three different global configurations. Step 2: Controller Settings (Desktop Client) You can access these through either the desktop client or Big Picture mode. Next, we'll visit the controller settings. Once you decide what controller you want to use, make sure to connect it to your computer, and if it uses batteries, make sure that it is charged.

If you happen to have more than one, you should start by picking which one you want to use - various models are supported, and some have unique features: Step 1: Pick a ControllerIf you're reading this, it's presumably because you want to use a certain controller with a certain game. Global SettingsBefore we start a game we'll need to make some basic choices and set some global settings in Big Picture mode. Setup instructions for the VR arcade model Setup instructions for the PC Café model (incl. PC Café Requirements and Sign Up Instructions Steamworks Virtual Conference: Steam Deck How to load and run games on the Steam Deck Dev-Kit Steamworks API Example Application (SpaceWar)ĭistributing Open Source Applications on Steamĭeveloping for Steam Deck without a Dev-Kitĭebugging Windows Games on a Steam Deck Dev-kit Steam Input Gamepad Emulation - Best PracticesĮvents and Announcements Visibility Stats Reporting Creating Bundles Across Multiple Developers/Publishers - Betaīroadcasting a Game Demo to the Steam Storeīroadcast Moderation and Adding Moderators

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