Controller Input
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Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 on Switch 2 supports mouse mode with Joy-Cons
The Nintendo Switch 2 version of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will not support external mouse and keyboard but will feature a mouse-like control scheme using the Joy-Cons. This news comes from the official Call of Duty social media account.
Big Steam update is out now, plus the Steam Workshop Update rolls out for everyone
Valve has released a stable update for the Steam client, incorporating recent beta changes and the new Steam Workshop UI. This update includes numerous bug fixes, refreshed settings pages, updated Steam Controller firmware, and improvements to Remote Play functionality across desktop and Steam Deck platforms.
How To Play Non-Steam Games With A Steam Controller On PC
This guide explains how to use a Steam Controller with games not purchased through Steam on PC. It details adding non-Steam executables to your library and using tools like UWPhook for Universal Windows Platform (UWP) applications, enabling Steam Input and the Steam Overlay for a unified gaming experience.
Steam Beta brings Big Picture Mode tweaks, Linux improvements and Steam Controller fixes
Valve has released a new Steam Client Beta update introducing styling changes to Big Picture Mode and various fixes for Linux and Steam Controller functionality. The update adjusts the layout and coloring of Big Picture Mode to better match the main Steam client, improves readability, and reorganizes settings. Specific improvements for Linux include making the 'Legacy Steam Runtime' optional and fixing a crash related to the Steam Controller on the platform.
I bought a $5 Steam Controller 7 years ago and forgot it existed. Now it's my new living room sidekick
The author rediscovers the original Steam Controller, purchased years ago for $5, and finds it to be an excellent companion for the Steam Deck in living room PC gaming setups. Despite Valve discontinuing the device, strong community support through Steam Input ensures extensive game compatibility, making it a surprisingly viable option for mouse-centric games on a TV.
You can now play League of Legends with a steering wheel
A content creator known as 'Dumbs' has successfully implemented a steering wheel for playing League of Legends, following the introduction of WASD controls in a recent patch. This setup required 12 hours of troubleshooting and allows for surprisingly smooth gameplay, opening up possibilities for creative control schemes in the popular MOBA.
