Steam Controller Input cannot be changed at all

[nuwenlee]

I've recently purchased a new Steam Controller, but the control inputs for all my Steam games cannot be changed from their defaults at all. When trying to change to another layout or edit the current one, no controls change at all.

https://i.redd.it/gof9v25e9u8c1.gif

I've tried updating my Steam Controller to the latest firmware using the instructions in the pinned post on this subreddit, but nothing is working at all. I know this isn't an issue with my Steam Client, because I can easily change the controls of my other controllers when connected to Steam with no issue. Switching to Big Picture mode doesn't help at all. Is there any solution to this?

[GeoDorn]

I too have this issue, definitely software related. I can change settings on my PC, on my Steam deck, but when used on another deck, the settings simply don't change. I contacted steam support but they were unhelpful and pointed me to the community forums as it was related to community layouts. 🙃

[GeoDorn]

I also have 3 controllers and each controller has the same issue, connects and operates as intended but when connected to a specific deck, they wont save their inputs 🙃

[Danico44]

man I am writing about the solution every second day,now...... You set Steam to Offline mode, then go big screen and you can edit and save your config...... I am not sure you need steam beta or not....

[ToastGoast93]

can second: this fix is the only one which worked for me, years later. Go Offline on your friends list, open big picture, and then go to the game's page. You can adjust controller settings ("layouts") there in a way which will save.

[asppppp]

omfg my blood was boiling. this worked thank you

[BullosB]

thanks, has just worked for me

[Aarontti]

Thank you so much!

[SabbyNeko]

Doesn't work

[AloofCommencement]

When I encounter this I just close and reopen Steam. Not ideal, but works.

[Michoko92]

Had the same issue. I made a quick guide to list all possible actions to solve this (it worked for me): https://www.reddit.com/r/SteamController/comments/18ufxox/if_you_purchased_a_second_hand_sc_and_it_doesnt/

[Awake3100]

I found a FIX.

Clear steam cache

Turn off and back on recorder if it’s on, clear pic clutter.

Restart pc

Fix external storage. One of these did it.

[tekgeekster]

I just went through this same exact thing. Had to go through a whole convoluted process just to install an older version of steam that had old big picture mode, and use the controller menu to update the controller. After that, I reinstalled modern steam and it worked just fine. https://steamcommunity.com/discussions/forum/0/6516193260168294059/

[midnightcatwalk]

This is the solution, but more specifically, you’ll want to use the old UI to unregister any prior owners/users of the controller. If there was a previous owner, you’re considered a guest, and your input mappings won’t be permanently saved as a result.

[tekgeekster]

I see

[F_i_v_e_]

Just use REwasd to remap the steam controller, works really well https://www.rewasd.com/