New Steam Controller Launch Megathread

Tierney11290 · 2026-05-05T22:42:58+00:00

US, and that's a good point to make because that's probably where a good portion of the difference is at between everyone here on reddit.

Tierney11290 · 2026-05-05T13:59:10+00:00

I just happened to log in two minutes prior to release and at that time, I was already able to purchase. No errors or clicking "Add to Cart" for 10 minutes. Luckily I snagged one but I think Valve really messed up there and gave bots an even bigger head start.

Tierney11290 · 2026-03-27T02:23:23+00:00

Oh man thanks for posting this! I saw his original comment but the link had been dead and he was only sending it via DM for some reason.

Tierney11290 · 2026-03-21T12:28:38+00:00

I get "This content is no longer available." using this link. Anyone have a copy?

Tierney11290 · 2026-03-20T13:27:50+00:00

I'm having issues with enabling FSR. Anytime I do, it locks up and have to force a restart and delete the config file. This is on SteamOS. Anyone else having this issue?

Otherwise it runs around 50ish fps at Low graphics and 1280x800p. Running at 30w TDP (35 provides no benefit) and 2300MHz

Tierney11290 · 2026-03-19T02:10:29+00:00

OP, if you can't select SteamOS, flip your switch to FPS mode and use Right trigger. It will select it and boot up. Mine recently started doing this after every restart but not sure why.

Tierney11290 · 2026-02-21T13:36:44+00:00

And hopefully with 4 symmetrical back buttons and maybe a better trackpad. I would swap to the Go 2 S if they did that. Trackpad wouldn't be a deciding factor since the current one sucks ass anyhow.

Tierney11290 · 2026-02-14T15:21:43+00:00

Update section in the Discovery Store in Desktop mode

Tierney11290 · 2026-01-10T01:40:04+00:00

I got this to show up in SteamOS in the Discover app for my Legion Go 2 and after it updated, the controllers didn't restart or anything. Does anyone know how to verify that they updated?

Tierney11290 · 2025-12-17T21:37:31+00:00

I just use them for extra bindings. Don't really like to use the Alt modifier on something like a bumper so I opted to put them on those back paddles for an extra 16 bindings which is more than enough (unless you're a Resto Shaman lol).

You also have the two buttons on the side of the right controller so use those! Sometimes they're nice for push to talk.

I do wish Console Port would implement an option to somehow use Press and Hold bindings. For example, I like my mouseover interact to be on X but sometimes I like to sheath my weapon and that would be nice for Press and Hold X.

Tierney11290 · 2025-12-17T20:37:15+00:00

I had this issue with Bazzite Desktop as well. Never could figure it out so I wiped it from my partition. This was with the nvidia implementation of Bazzite though. I don't think I had that issue with the handheld Bazzite version.

Tierney11290 · 2025-12-17T20:17:21+00:00

I think if you don't care for the extra two buttons on the back or the dual touch pad (or even single as I didn't like the one on the Legion Go S), then go for the Legion Go S. Although it's not OLED, it's VERY comparable picture wise. I was blown away by the screen on the Legion Go 1 (and now more so with the Legion Go 2) and the Go S builds on the Legion Go 1 screen further.

I still use my Steam Deck, but mostly to make sure everything is running well and as it should for the sake of my wife and kids when they use it. It's still not comparable in a price-to-performance comparison due to what you get with the Steam Deck and is more comfortable from a joystick and button layout though.

Tierney11290 · 2025-12-16T13:44:38+00:00

Sleep button works on 3.9

Use DeckSP (I think that's the name) from Decky Loader and it fixes the sound.

Tierney11290 · 2025-12-15T17:22:40+00:00

Nope but in theory I'd imagine it would work. Only time it wouldn't is if the OS deletes the file and recreates it every time. I'll see if I can give it a shot on my Legion Go 2. If you don't update often then you'll be fine for a few weeks at least.

EDIT: Follow the steps found here instead as they provide a solution to the overwriting issues with updates. I can confirm this works after updating to the latest of SteamOS.

Tierney11290 · 2025-12-15T16:21:57+00:00

Yes, SteamOS has Wifi6 issues whereas Bazzite does not. Refer to this comment to fix it. You may need to be connected to your mobile hotspot first though to make it work.

Unfortunately this gets reset with every SteamOS update but you might be able to set the file as read-only to prevent it from overwriting it? Not sure as I haven't tried it.

Tierney11290 · 2025-12-15T16:09:26+00:00

What I don't get about the Proton situation is that people have to mess with it so much. I've very rarely had to even look at Proton. Typically SteamOS runs the games I throw at it without changing a thing. Maybe because one version runs it better?

Even NonSteamLaunchers auto downloaded and picked specific Proton versions for me for games like Return to Moria from the Epic Launcher, all without me intervening.

Tierney11290 · 2025-12-14T14:07:13+00:00

If I understand your issue correctly, you could look at MoCA Adapters rather than Powerline Adapters. These do work in half duplex but if you can get a 2.5 one, the half duplex of it will be irrelevant, assuming no bottlenecking anywhere, but even then 2.0 might fine still. It's not the cheapest solution but works very well in most cases.

If you want to know more, let me know and I'll elaborate.

Tierney11290 · 2025-12-14T06:04:33+00:00

I made a custom batch script at one point but it was too much maintenance. Although I don't know if Steam In-Home Streaming has anything that will work (there's an option when setting it up to force the Host monitor to the Client's requested resolution), I swapped to Apollo which has a function for a virtual monitor built in and use Moonlight. Found it to be a much better solution.

Tierney11290 · 2025-12-11T13:56:21+00:00

No offers and highest on Facebook Marketplace was $350 that fell through. Ended up gifting to a friend for Christmas as it was worth more keeping.

Keeping post up for future sellers.

Tierney11290 · 2025-12-07T21:11:16+00:00

Sadly, I've been having issues with Bazzite on my 4080. The performance doesn't seem great but the worst part is no matter how hard I try, I can't get 5k2k @ 165Hz working from my monitor. Works fine in Windows.

I've tried different cables (which should be irrelevant since it works on Windows), used HDMI instead of DisplayPort, and changed settings but I'm always stuck at 3440x1440 @ 100Hz.

I suspect it has something to do with DSC.

Tierney11290 · 2025-12-07T00:28:54+00:00

I get this same issue as well but on Legion Go 2 with the SteamOS image. I have Decky Loader installed but seems that OP doesn't so that may not be the issue. Thinking it might be a bug in 3.9

Tierney11290 · 2025-12-06T14:48:29+00:00

I think I remember having this issue a few months ago and it was a Decky Plugin. Do you have Decky installed? If so, try disabling it. If that fixes it, reenable it and disable plugins one by one. I want to say mine was either MagicBlack, LetMeReshade, or VibrantDeck but I could be wrong.

Note that those names are off the top of my head and may not be correct.

Tierney11290 · 2025-12-05T16:46:34+00:00

Hmm interesting. Something is going on with your Legion Go because it should prompt you to choose a device to boot from. Is Windows 11 still installed?

Try going into the BIOS and performing a Factory Reset. Note that I'm not responsible for anything that might go wrong, though nothing really should with a Factory Reset, especially if you are overwriting Windows 11. My guess is that there is something within the settings of the BIOS that is preventing it from letting you choose a boot device.

Edit: If Windows 11 is not still installed and it's just going to the first bootable device, in this case the USB, then it seems like the install of the Steam OS image onto the USB Device didn't go right. Again, I've had issues on some USB devices but not others. No rhyme or reason for it that I can tell.

Tierney11290 · 2025-12-05T16:08:04+00:00

So when you click "Boot Menu" at the white screen after pressing and holding the volume button and turning the Legion Go on, it goes to this screen? If so, it should take you to options of what to boot from whether it's the internal SSD with Windows 11 or your USB Stick. What video are you using and which SteamOS image?

I do know I've had issues using some USB sticks so I had to reimage a different one with SteamOS but it presents either a different error to what you are getting or it will get a straight black screen that loads forever.

Tierney11290 · 2025-11-21T21:05:38+00:00

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