Post #1889196
2026-04-29 03:55 UTC
https://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/controllers-gamepads/valve-steam-controller-developer-interview
The Steam Controller is designed for devices that use Steam. It works with Windowsand with Macs, but Steam has to be running. Otherwise, it's seen as a hybrid mouse/keyboard input device. (Even on a PlayStation, it's seen as a mouse. The exception is Linux, where Valve has a driver in the kernel with gamepad functionality).
BLATANT vendor lockin from wholesome 100 company
Replies (3)
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@wafflesies@infosec.exchange 2026-05-02 17:53
@eric@pl.starnix.network their osk I'd also like the best osk on Wayland but requires steam to be running
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@sjb@mstdn.io 2026-04-29 22:47
@eric --[it's seen as a hybrid mouse/keyboard input device.]-- This is the correct interface.
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@radmin@limepeeps.perchinup.top 2026-05-02 21:32
@eric@pl.starnix.network Normal people trying to explain to Nintendo/Valve fanboys that the company they love can get greedy: :callmecarson_crying: