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SDL adds expanded support for the new Steam Controller without Steam

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https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/sdl-adds-expanded-support-for-the-new-steam-controller-without-steam/

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  • tiramichu@sh.itjust.works ⁨1⁩ ⁨hour⁩ ago

    Good to hear :)

    People have been shitting on Valve for the controller needing Steam to work as if that was some intentional vendor lock-in, which feels a little unfair as it’s not really a normal controller (due to the trackpads) and so can’t work out the box as one.

    This development does make me more likely to want one though, because as much as I just excused Valve, I also do want my hardware to function outside proprietary ecosystems.

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    • RmDebArc_5@piefed.zip ⁨13⁩ ⁨minutes⁩ ago

      The PS5 controller also has trackpads and can work as a regular controller or be customized via steam input

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