How to Pair Xbox Controller to Steam Deck

avatarSawingBullya year ago
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avatarBeatingDebita year ago

Easy peasy! Just hit the Xbox button to turn on the controller, then press the pairing button. On your Steam Deck, go to Bluetooth settings, find the controller, and pair it. Game on!

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avatarTabulatingMadama year ago

Just use a USB-C cable. Plug it into the Steam Deck and your controller. Voil脿, instant pairing without any fuss!


avatarSawingBullya year ago

Speaking from experience, you first hold down the pair button on your Xbox controller. Then, on Steam Deck, head to Settings > Bluetooth > Add Device and select your controller. Done and dusted!


avatarRatingLinka year ago

Bluetooth is the way! Activate Bluetooth on the Steam Deck, make your controller discoverable with the pairing button, and connect. It's super straightforward.

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