I’m trying to get some stuff together ready for my deck to arrive, and I want to use it like a PS and hook it up to my TV. Problem is I need an independent controller that would work well for the decks layout.

Any recommendations are greatly appreciated.

  • CaptainStackBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Probably a DualSense - native Linux drivers from Sony. Touchpad. Gyro.

  • SquigherdBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    I have both an Xbox controller and a ps5 controller for my Steamdeck, and I’m almost disappointed at how similar the experience is. I’d say go with whichever you’re most comfortable with, though if neither ps5 or Xbox is your groove, the 8bitdo ultimate seems like the perfect controller.

  • rutlanderBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Wii U pro controller and PS3 are the two I use most often

  • SexDrugsAndMarmaladeBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Xbox controllers lack gyro (which is an important feature to have for FPS games), so I would recommend a Switch or PlayStation 3/4/5 controller.

    (Most games will use Xbox button prompts instead of Nintendo/PlayStation button prompts, although this isn’t a huge issue IMO.)

    The DualShock 4 and DualSense have a trackpad, which is nice for menu/desktop navigation and hotkeys in games.