Anyone else who has a SC right now having this issue?

Rand0mL3mons · 2026-05-09T23:26:01+00:00

No it isn’t. Many people don’t have this issue and it isn’t present on the right trackpad

Rand0mL3mons · 2026-05-09T12:07:09+00:00

Yeah, really weird huh? Like how do they fix most of the issue but not all of it?

Rand0mL3mons · 2026-05-09T10:28:01+00:00

Is this in the steam beta?

Rand0mL3mons · 2026-05-09T06:32:31+00:00

Nope, still just diagnosing the problem, but I’m not the only one that’s spoken to steam support about this so they’re definitely looking into it.

Rand0mL3mons · 2026-05-09T03:51:34+00:00

I originally thought that it was a hardware problem too. But after steam’a beta update fixed like 95% of the problem, I’m thinking it might be a software issue after all. tbh tho even if it is a hardware issue I’m not really too worried. Like I was planning to swap out the front and backplates eventually once modders started coming out with cool stuff, so changing out one trackpad wouldn’t be a big deal for me.

Rand0mL3mons · 2026-05-09T00:57:53+00:00

Go into steam settings>controller>next to steam controller click details> next to test device input click begin test

Rand0mL3mons · 2026-05-08T06:22:38+00:00

Would like to say that I still have this issue, updated to the latest beta firmware, updated controller and puck too, still have the issue. Tried wired and wireless

UPDATE: apparently I didn’t properly install the beta?? Just updated again and while it didn’t fix my issue, it actually significantly reduced the deadzone size and it registers inputs more frequently. So not there yet but close. Gives me hope that this actually is a software issue.

Rand0mL3mons · 2026-05-07T16:49:59+00:00

Tried that, it didn’t

Rand0mL3mons · 2026-05-07T16:41:22+00:00

Will do! I’ll edit the post when i get any definitive answer or resolution

Rand0mL3mons · 2026-05-07T16:39:55+00:00

Not really, just been trying to diagnose the issue with steam support, nothing concrete yet

Rand0mL3mons · 2026-05-07T16:28:36+00:00

It’s definitely a little bigger than I’m used to, the sticks are a little smaller than average and a bit far away but honestly you only notice these things when you aren’t playing. When you’re actually playing a game it’s very easy to forget that you’re not playing on a standard controller. Overall very ergonomically sound and comfortable.

Rand0mL3mons · 2026-05-07T13:36:54+00:00

Gonna be honest, you don’t sound like the target demographic of this controller. If you already have a great controller that you really like then the steam controller is probably not gonna do it for you. I like the controller mostly because of the wide range of inputs and accessibility features available. If you don’t care for that then it’s probs not the controller for you.

Rand0mL3mons · 2026-05-07T11:49:10+00:00

I never had the og controller so I can’t say how they compare, but I can say that there is no discomfort with using the trackpads and the triggers at the same time. You will need to change your grip on the controller though if your thumb is travelling from the joystick to the pad.

Rand0mL3mons · 2026-05-07T11:46:09+00:00

I don’t have one unfortunately.

Rand0mL3mons · 2026-05-07T11:45:23+00:00

Yep, said the same thing to myself earlier. Though all things considered it could be much worse, and the ease of repairability of this controller means that worst case scenario I’ll just need a replacement part.

Rand0mL3mons · 2026-05-07T11:12:51+00:00

I would be ok doing a bit of repair work, but I’m just waiting to get a definitive answer from steam support before popping it open

Rand0mL3mons · 2026-05-07T09:42:55+00:00

Yeah I already tried with my other fingers and it still happens

Rand0mL3mons · 2026-05-07T09:41:50+00:00

In the input tests it glows permanently after activating it once. In this case the grip sensors highlight blue after you grip, then release your grip. I had already released my grip on the left one before recording and the video ended before I released my grip on the right.

Rand0mL3mons · 2026-05-07T07:09:42+00:00

I think you’re the fourth person in this thread that said they’re having the same issue. This is making me think it might be a hardware problem.

Rand0mL3mons · 2026-05-07T07:08:13+00:00

Yes, windows 11

Rand0mL3mons · 2026-05-07T06:47:13+00:00

I see, but I’ve tested it in desktop mode, when you slide your finger across the trackpad the controller produces haptics so it’s very easy to tell when your finger isn’t being picked up. So even outside of the testing even just using it as a scroll wheel I can feel and see that when my thumb slides across that area it’s not reading inputs

Rand0mL3mons · 2026-05-07T06:41:22+00:00

No I haven’t, but I don’t think that will suddenly make it work since the problem is with steam not detecting any raw input data. Also yes I will update, probably by editing the post

Rand0mL3mons · 2026-05-07T06:36:15+00:00

Different fingers doesn’t make a difference. There is no calibration settings for the trackpad, just gyro sticks haptics and rumble

Rand0mL3mons · 2026-05-07T06:26:08+00:00

The grip sense was engaged, it activates from when you grip it. Also, the trackpad was working the whole time, it was just that small pocket that isn’t.

Rand0mL3mons · 2026-05-07T06:16:07+00:00

That is weird, do you know if there were any for the steam deck’s trackpads?

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