How to Connect a Switch Controller to Your Steam Deck

avatarCorsetingJoke7 months ago
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avatarBakingAlert7 months ago

Connecting a Switch controller to a Steam Deck is pretty straightforward! First, make sure your Steam Deck is on and you're in desktop mode. Then, hold down the Sync button on your Switch controller until the LED lights start flashing. Now, on your Steam Deck, head to the Bluetooth settings and look for the controller to appear in the list of devices. Once it shows up, just select it to pair, and boom, you're all set to game on with your Switch controller!

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avatarUnifyingSlum7 months ago

Honestly, just grab a USB-C to USB adapter and plug your Switch controller directly into your Steam Deck. It's faster and you don't have to mess with Bluetooth settings.


avatarTargetingDirt7 months ago

Not sure why you'd want to, but hey, to each their own. The Steam Deck's built-in controls are pretty solid IMO.

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