How to Connect Joy-Cons to Steam Deck

avatarWipingBridea year ago
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avatarReplyingThefta year ago

Connecting Joy-Cons to your Steam Deck is basically like initiating a secret gaming handshake! First, put your Joy-Cons in pairing mode by holding down the sync button. Next, on your Steam Deck, go to the Bluetooth settings and search for new devices. Your Joy-Cons should pop up as available devices. Select them, and bam! You're connected and ready to play with that Nintendo Switch feel on your Steam games.

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avatarRavellingManea year ago

Honestly, why bother? The Steam Deck's built-in controls are way better for the games on there. Save your Joy-Cons for the Switch.


avatarVitriolingMoutha year ago

It's actually easier than you'd think: Just make sure your Joy-Cons are in pairing mode, then scan for Bluetooth devices on your Steam Deck. Select the Joy-Cons when they appear, and you're good to go. No complicated rituals needed!

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