Comment on What is your favorite Steam deck Bluetooth keyboard?
Kongar@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 weeks ago
I have a number of Bluetooth keyboards and they all seem to work just fine with the steam deck. I think you can pick the keyboard you want style wise and you’ll be fine.
nocturne@slrpnk.net 3 weeks ago
The problem I have run into is there keyboards I am finding are either wireless with dongle, or very small TV keyboards.
MentalEdge@sopuli.xyz 3 weeks ago
If it says bluetooth, then it can do bluetooth even if it comes with a dongle.
A lot of keyboards support bluetooth, but also come with a dongle in order to have the option for a dedicated wireless connection.
Bluetooth is convenient, but if you care about latnecy, it’s horrid. Bluetooth mice and keyboards are noticably worse for performance gaming due to the additional delay in button presses and movements.
Hebce some of us prefer to use the dongle, as they allow for a significantly higher polling rate. Doesn’t mean the keyboard won’t work just fine on bluetooth.
nocturne@slrpnk.net 3 weeks ago
Some sites return wireless keyboards even when specifically searching Bluetooth.
amelore@slrpnk.net 2 weeks ago
Well yes you should check if the specs on the product page say Bluetooth.
Kongar@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 weeks ago
I dunno, I recently bought two keyboards and both could do all theee, wired, wireless with the dongle, or Bluetooth with no dongle. I have a keychron and love it - if you’re looking for desktop keyboard, that’s a great choice although pricy. Logitech makes some good travel ones too that operate in all three modes. Try those brands if you’re having trouble finding Bluetooth keyboards.