Pair a compatible Xbox controller with Steam Deck through the supported Bluetooth or USB path. Confirm the controller revision and test the game’s Steam Input layout.
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How to check or set it up
- Confirm the Xbox controller revision supports the connection mode you plan to use.
- Pair via Steam Deck Bluetooth or connect over supported USB hardware.
- Open the game’s Steam Input layout and test in-game input before changing system-wide settings.
Relevant documented relationships
| Model | Game / use context | Evidence status | Connection | Conditions and limits | Official evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xbox Wireless Controller (Series X|S generation) | Controller-supported games | Documented with conditions | Xbox Wireless, USB | Check game and feature support | Xbox Wireless Controller — Microsoft Xbox, checked 2026-10-30 |
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Official evidence and scope
- Xbox Wireless Controller — Microsoft Xbox, 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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