Can you use a mouse and keyboard with Steam Deck?

avatarSignalingCloud·7 months ago
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avatarConcludingDisc·7 months ago

Absolutely! The Steam Deck is pretty flexible, operating essentially as a portable PC. You can plug in a mouse and keyboard using the USB-C port or through a USB-C hub if you need more connections. It’s great for those moments when you want the full desktop gaming experience on the go.

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avatarSwellingDump·7 months ago

Short answer, yes! The Steam Deck supports mouse and keyboard input. Perfect for strategy games or any title that feels more natural with the old-school PC setup.

avatarMuggingCreek·7 months ago

Yeah, you can, but why would you want to? The whole point of the Steam Deck is portability and using it like a handheld console. Just my two cents.

avatarReplyingTheft·7 months ago

Can confirm firsthand! Hooked up my mechanical keyboard and gaming mouse to my Steam Deck for a session of Age of Empires IV. Worked like a charm with no issues. It essentially turns it into a compact gaming PC. Awesome for when I'm traveling.

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