8BitDo Pro 3 lists SteamOS support with model-specific firmware and mode conditions. Select the documented input mode before pairing it to Steam Deck.
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How to check or set it up
- Read the exact Pro 3 model and current 8BitDo firmware notes.
- Select the maker’s SteamOS-compatible mode before pairing or attaching the receiver.
- Test the game through Steam Input and recheck any mode-specific feature limits.
Relevant documented relationships
| Model | Game / use context | Evidence status | Connection | Conditions and limits | Official evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro 3 Bluetooth Gamepad | Controller-supported games | Documented with conditions | USB, Bluetooth | SteamOS 3.7.13 or later. USB use also requires a working host data port and a supported adapter where applicable. | Pro 3 Bluetooth Gamepad — 8BitDo, checked 2026-10-30 |
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Official evidence and scope
- Pro 3 Bluetooth Gamepad — 8BitDo, checked 2026-10-30
- Steam Input documentation — Valve, checked 2026-10-30
- Steam Input Devices — Valve, checked 2026-10-30
Initial research dated 2026-10-30; later source additions are dated individually above. Basic input, advanced features, charging, and wake behavior are evaluated separately where the source addresses them. No hands-on test is claimed.
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