I would like to know if it is possible to use an external controller instead of using the mouse/keyboard in desktop mode on Steam Deck?
Yes of course
Yeah i use my controller in desktop mode. You can set the steam input profile in the steam settings on desktop mode.
I’m really amazed that it works so well. Thanks everybody
It should work, it might think it’s player 2 though. In handheld mode there is a menu to change controller order, not sure where it’s at in desktop.
Yes
https://steamcommunity.com/app/1675200/discussions/0/6126609705338539181/
Boot into Dekstop Mode, open the Gamepad configuration, with the controller connected, swap the order of the controllers so the 360 is the primary (or see if you can turn off the Deck controller) and set your configuration for desktop there.
Using SteamInput yeah, I’m pretty sure
It basically works the same as the Deck’s controls itself, you’d just have to configure it in Steam. Not sure if it would have a default config or not though
You should even be able to connect using BT assuming it’s a wireless controller.