I do hope valve makes a steam controller 2. I don't often use my deck docked because I make heavy use of touch menus and back buttons for keybinds I couldn't fit onto the face buttons, triggers, or bumpers that I want to be able to use while having the ability to use the left stick. I also use the back buttons for stuff like action sets/layers or in the specific case of the L4 button, a gyro off button to re-orient myself. The only controller I've seen with almost all the featureset of the deck is the legion go controllers, but they seem to only work with the legion go's hardware at the moment (plus I've been wanting a joy-con-like controller since I think they give more freedom of movement for gyro aiming since only one wrist is in play instead of two).
There is light for Steam Machines 2.0 and with that Steam Controller 2, but it shoud be touchpads focused just like first one. Deck touchpads are compromised in comparison
@@cryobyte33What I really wish is that I could use per game mapping for the back paddles like the Xbox Elite or Steam controllers. Rebinding the d-pad to the paddles makes Genshin impact so much better to play because you switch teammates with the d-pad, But then in GTA 5, I could map various mods to the back buttons. I just wish that back paddles were a standard feature on all controllers because that would fix the problem.
@@MrGamelover23 I think one reason is because one company has patented them and sues any other company that adds them without giving them a cut of the profits (was probably part of the reason why valve discontinued the steam controller).
@@cryobyte33 Though the Edge does have the advantage of the back paddles and the FN buttons in front of the sticks all being classified as individual buttons in Steam Input. That's huge for me, though still too rich for my blood.
Can't believe they haven't made Steam Controller 2.0 yet. So many PC gamers want that. All they'd have to do is cut the screen out of the OLED and slide the two grips together.
Honestly true, hopefully they do one sometime soon because as much as I love the upgraded DualSense, I still miss the dual trackpads. Thanks for watching!
Oh no... I really don't like the trackpads on the deck in comparison to the original steam controller one. I always use my steam controllers as first choice
So, I actually looked for them when starting this video, but couldn't find any. Just this week I finally found some but it was too late since this video is already months in the making 😅 Maybe I'll upgrade it again in the future!
As someone who doesn't use the Steam Deck docked, since I have a Gaming PC, the Steam Deck itself is the perfect Steam Deck controller for me. In fact, its massive offering of control options is the main reason I will always value the SD over something like the ROG Ally. But the rare times I do dock it, I feel completely fine just using a controller as a regular controller for the actual games, and use my phone as a keyboard/mouse replacement through apps like Unified Remote (paid but tons of functions) or KDE Connect (which is open source, works on ANY OS one might actually wanna use - despite the name - and has all the functions you REALLY need for free). Still a really nice and interesting video :)
Very good points, I agree that even this pales in comparison to the Deck itself! I use my Deck docked often, even if just for streaming my PC to another TV remotely with Sunshine/Moonlight, and I also like to use it as a PC wherever I happen to be. KDE Connect is great but it's annoying to pull my phone out to use it and I just want my controller to be all-in-one 🙂
Just to let you know, I bought the ugreen block square charger station based on your recommendation. It’s been great and wildly more useful than I imagined. I didn’t like the outlets on all sides but decided to give it a try and now I’m hooked. Thanks.
I plan on trying the Alpakka sometime, but I prefer something that's easy to replace pieces of in case of breakage. DualSense controllers are cheap enough that I don't mind getting one for parts if necessary 🙂 Thanks for watching!
Still needs capacitive touch sensors in the thumb sticks for good gyro aiming, that’s a hardline requirement for me. Having to dedicate a button to toggle gyro on and off or having it just always be on is something that would ruin the experience for me. Valve just needs to release a Steam Controller 2 with every single button, sensor, trackpad, and stick that the Deck has. Until then, playing games docked will always be a handicap compared to what you can do with a Deck in your hands.
I personally can't stand gyro so that's not a factor for me, but I can see why you'd want that feature! I was a console player for many years so thumb sticks don't bother me as much as others 🙂 Thanks for watching!
Loved the video Cryo, I have a xbox one controller that I use with my steam deck but I always run into bluetooth problems. I love how much attention to detail you put into your videos and this guide is amazing. Makes me want to buy a ps5 controller and try modding it!
Thank you so much for being one of the first to watch it and let me know! I'm happy that you're considering it 😁 PS: Pro tip for the Xbox controller, plug it into a Windows 10/11 PC and get the "Xbox Accesories" app from the Microsoft app store. Boot the app and update the firmware of the controller to the latest version, the Bluetooth should be better by a mile 🙂
Ive never knew you could even change the battery on the ps5 controller that easily, its battery life is the main reason i stuck with my xbox controller, this was super helpful!
The struggle is real! 😂 too many options and none of them are quite right, as you say though the trackpad is so useful for desktop and also playing some unsupported or playable games when docked- for me it’s basically essential. DualShock 4 does an ok job for now… as others have said, hoping for an official 2.0 controller from Valve soon!
Yep! I've been considering getting a replacement battery for my dualsense for about a year now because I hate using it purely due to the atrocious battery life, but it's pretty great otherwise.
9:10 - This is the very reason why I don't consider this kind of accessory appealing. You're just repeating the same buttons on the back of the controller. The biggest appeal of the Steam Deck rear buttons is the ability of giving them completely new inputs.
I wish they'd rerelease the steam controller. Its what I daily drive. The gyro aiming, haptics, and triggers were ground breaking when it first came out. Would love a refreshed version with steam deck "lessons learned".
The Steam Controller was my daily driver for years until my first one bricked, and now I don't want to use something that's out of production. Hopefully the 2 comes out soon 🙂
The handrests are the same size, but the Deck's wider stance allows me to spread my fingers out behind the controller more, which lets me keep my thumbs in much more comfortable positions. Thanks for watching!
I had to get a replacement Steam Deck because my Wi-Fi wasn't stable and disconnected every so often. Do you have similar issues? I got my replacement a few days ago and installed a 1 TB SSD! But the screen protector I brought was one unit when it was supposed to be a two pack according to the Amazon listing and I need to buy a replacement.
None of my Steam Decks have that issue, but I have a very solid Wi-Fi network and I know others have had that issue. The OLED seems to be relatively immune from that issue, so it's possible that it's a Wi-Fi chip issue. Thanks for watching!
I personally like the edge controller for steam since you remap any button to anything you want and like you mentioned the paddles on the extremerate are a little to easy to press. I wonder if there is a better battery for the edge as well. But for the price and battery life it's hard to choose and it just comes down to what's more important to the user. For example I recently got the Scuff Envision pro with the Corsair Darkstar wireless mouse. I remap the back and side buttons on the controller to keyboards buttons and then use steam input for other things. For me this has been amazing to use and haven't switched back to regular mouse and keyboard.
That's awesome! To my knowledge, the issue with the battery in the Edge is that there isn't any room for a larger one with all the extra internals. Couple that with the higher price point and I haven't been able to justify testing it😅
We are on out 3rd PS5 controller with worn out joysticks (drift) , been waiting for the Halleffect replacements to go through the first generation to allow me to repair them. The battery upgrade will be part of that process. 😁
@@cryobyte33 it's a great time to buy into second hand PS5 controllers with shallow batteries and stick drift. I picked one up as a "learning repair" for 30$. May go with the custom shell like your video too.
Can you tell me how to fix the surface feel difference after I use a handheld system or controller for a while? It seems like it starts to feel greasy after a while but online tutorials don't fix the feel of it to how it was from the factory.
Glad to hear! It was a great little project that really stepped the experience up. Being able to use the same controller for all games AND desktop is a huge benefit 😁 Thanks for watching another one, you're awesome!
@@cryobyte33 Of course, of course! Despite loving back buttons, I think that part would be one I'd skip, but the rest seem really practical and budget-friendly. I hadn't considered just upgrading the battery on the PS5 controller myself, which is funny, cause I DID do it to my Wii U, :P. But yeah, I might actually try my hand at some of this! Thanks for making more awesome content! ^_^
After I had to cannibalize one of my steam controllers to make the other two work, I knew the writing was on the wall. I had just bought my wife a PS5, so I started using the second controller on my PC and realized I really liked it, but same as you, missed the paddles, and came to the same conclusion. I bought the extremerate paddle mod(not 4.0 unfortunately) and it was super simple to add, and I've been happy with it since then. I didn't know about the larger battery option though, so I will definitely be checking that out.
if you emulate wii u or nds/3ds on pc or the steamdeck the dualsense is a perfect controller with its size and trackpad, but for steamdecks' desktop mode i added a mini keyboard attachment. i will swap the battery so thanks for that.
I don't have a soldering kit, nor have I ever done it before. But, this video inspires me to at least upgrade the battery on the dualsense controller! Thanks for making the video
I'm shocked Valve haven’t made Steam Controller 2 yet. Just make the Steam Deck layout buta controller, thats literally all they need to do, and they would sell like crazy.
I don't understand how that battery replacement has more capacity when the physical size is the same as the orignal. It looks like it anyway as theres no mention of it being bigger or smaller.
I'd rather stick to my dualsense edge. While the battery life isn't great, the original dualsense hurts my hands a lot. The handles are quite pointy, while they are rounded on the Edge. I also like having the function buttons, paddles, replaceable stick modules, and trigger stops. The extra buttons can be remapped in steam to be unique actions, rather than copying existing gamepad inputs
I feel like now what would make it perfect is attaching a chat pad on the bottom of the controller. If there is one that is that is usable without a dongle that would be perfect
Someone really needs to get the steam deck controller, Then make a wireless controller out of it. It honestly fits so good with my hands, The back buttons are really useful for fighting games, And it’s good over all. (Sorry if the start was kinda weirdly worded, lol)
Anyone else have these two weird things happen when using a DS5? 1. The controller connects as a Playstation 5 controller but sometimes it connects as a Dualsense. When it connects as the latter, tons of options (like changing the light bar intensity & colour) are removed from the settings. 2. When in desktop mode, the trackpad works as it should... until Steam comes on. Then the trackpad only works when holding down the PS button, which when held for a short time has the unfortunate effect of turning off the joypad. Anyone got a solution to these problems?
Thanks for watching! Let me try answering: 1. I believe this is when connected with USB vs Bluetooth. Dualsense doesn't allow full control over normal Bluetooth (TMK) so some options are only exposed when connected via USB. 2. I needed to enable PS5 Controller support in Game Mode and then my trackpad worked.
@@cryobyte33 Thanks for replying! 1. Hmm, maybe that could be a cause for why it happened in some instances but I don't use usb at all so I don't know why it switches between them every so often when I reconnect. 2. Oooh okay, I'll have to check that. Cheers for the tip!
I've been thinking for a little while, Steam should merge all their past products to a streaming-only Steam Deck. Let's call this Steam Link Controller (Steam Link + Steam Controller 😅) Basically use the Steam Deck shell & controller circuitry, put a Full HD screen, and a cheap ARM processor (Rockchip). Sell it for 175-200, which is the same price point as XBOX Elite Controller. Make it so when it turns on, it can be switched to controller mode or streaming mode.
Another great video! Appreciate the transparency. Extremerate makes pretty good quality stuff. I've modded all my ps4 controllers, modded my joycons to all hell, & modded my ps5 controller right out of the box before I even turned the console on lol Also their steam deck stuff is pretty decent, too. The back shells are good - I have an old extremerate back, the one without the venting for the fan, so I just traced it out & dremeled out vents for it, along with dremeling out the case as well, so it gets super fresh air. Would def recommend the vented model, & a case mod (if you use one). I would also *highly, highly* recommend you do your homework if you want to do any faceplate mods from them, be it nintendo switch or steam deck, as the screw holes can be an issue with placement or threading, and just the process of getting the screen un-glued & out is a much, much, much more intensive surgery than every other mod to the device combined. It can be a serious pain in the asssss. I will definitely pick up those batteries for my dual sense 5s! Once my soldering isnt total crap, I'll try my luck at the back plate trigger mod for it too lol 👍🏻
I don't have the circuitry knowledge to do something like this, but I bet it'd be possible to build some sort of Arduino add-on board that one could plug most of the Steam Deck controller components into and use to essentially homebrew a Steam Controller 2.
Dude thanks for posting! Preem content as always. Might have to give the duel sense a try, still using a steam controller on the linux game box but have a USB extension cable so I can use my steam deck controller while docked and leaning back in my chair with a full size monitor and wired network. Damn dude, this looks like great engagement stats, about a quarter of people who liked the video commented too.
I use the RISE4 Remap Kit as I have a disability where I have limited strength/movement in my right hand, I can support the controller - but using R1, R2, R3 was always problematic. With the rebinds across the 4 triggers, I can now 'use' the R buttons/triggers and with DS4Win I have the mouse input too on the desktop. Cannot recommend this kit enough.
after performing the battery mod, have you had any issues charging it to full capacity? I normally use the official ps5 dock however its been charging for 3 days now and still isnt reaching full capcity. was curious if you have had any issues with this
This looks really neat, great video, would it be possible for you to do one of your “deck dives” on The Last Of Us Part 1 on deck btw? One game that’s really hard to find optimal settings for 😅
Thank you for watching, and for the compliment! I might be able to, but it'll have a large amount of time investment since I haven't played it just yet. Not ruling it out, but it'll be a bit if I get to it!
That remap kit is expensive considering you could get a simple remap kit for a PS4 controller for about $13 or less. Granted, it is a PS4 controller but there must be something similar for PS5 controllers I would think? Because I never like pushing my sticks in, I have my R3 and L3 mapped to those back buttons.
I had horrible luck with the cheap remap kits on PS4, they usually had pretty bad quality and failed quickly. I wanted to recommend something here that's been solid for me, and extremerate for the bill 🙂 Thanks for watching!
My favorite controller is the Wii U gamepad (no I'm not joking) and it would have a lot of potential if it could work on linux but I'm not sure it can without heavy tinkering
I hope extremeraterate does some hall effect sticks someday for these controllers. It's a bit tricky though since they'd need some addon boards to control voltages and stuff.
I also applied that paddles on my dualsense. At the beginning I enjoyed it but eventually I started hating them because ergonomics got worse and that paddles were way too easy to press. I was always disabling them. I think the dualsense edge would be the better choice + bigger battery. The paddles are better located and there is steam input support so you can assign them separately to the rest of the controller.
@@cryobyte33 thanks for the great work 👍 interesting... I've never held a dualsense edge. I thought it would be the same as a normal dualsense + paddles. What you said about the xbox elite series 2 controller is what I'm experiencing right now... I keep getting too many missed inputs when playing while docked on the TV. Never had missed imputs with the Dualsense. Is the Bluetooth on the Elite Series an inferior Bluetooth technology than the dualsense or just a worse implementation?
Very cool, however it turns out it’s not for me: I usually play wired so battery isn’t a concern, I absolutely hate rubberized stuff as the only thing they’ll do is rot and become horrible to touch, and the paddles (the exciting part for me!) aren’t like the Steam Deck extra buttons :( oh well. Cool video nonetheless!
I’m getting input latency issues with dualsense and dualshock controllers on the docked deck, I don’t get them at all with xbox series controller. It’s annoying because I’d much prefer using dualsense with the deck but find it makes some games unplayable really. Any idea how I might reduce latency?
You are a gift from God. I too had the same idea weeks ago, but would probably never execute it because of living conditions and income. Thank you, for being you and existing!
Iv tried deck docked , it looks horrible and never native res to my monitor making it look like poop on a 1440p display . I put it to native but it still uses 720p in game settings any tips?
It sounds like you need to go into settings, then display, then turn off "automatic resolution" and set it to your display, then the "Native" function should work per-game and you can set resolutions in-game 🙂 Please let me know if this works!
@@cryobyte33 I did that already . In game it defaults to steam deck aspect ratio etc and I can’t change it to native in game only works for the ui of steam os
the only thing missing on the dualsense for me is capacitive sticks for gyro enabling, would honestly be the perfect controller for me, don't even need paddles really as i can claw grip
@@cryobyte33 i cant stand it on a handheld as you're moving the display along with the camera but with a controller on a tv it feels quite nice, it's the main thing making me hope for a steam controller 2
Hey man, any reason you used another battery in the video than the one you mentioned and linked? PAXO seems different from teh BATMAX one. Also one is 2650mAh and the other us 4000mAh. Thanks
I mention it in the video a few times, but I had the PAXO battery in Sweden, but I couldn't find it on US Amazon. I got the Batmax one since it had a larger capacity and was in the US. Sorry if I wasn't clear, I mentioned the disparity in 2 separate segments 😅 Thanks for watching!
This is awesome, thanks! I didn't even think of using the dual senses touchpad as mouse input! How is the experience using the touchpad as mouse input?
Thanks for watching! It's not nearly as good as the Deck trackpads, but it's enough to navigate when necessary or to play some games. I personally played Cookie Clicker and Supreme Commander with it and while it can be a little finicky it was perfectly serviceable 🙂
If there is a Steam Controller 2, I really do hope they include two trackpads where the dual sense trackpad is. Do you prefer PS or XBOX analog layout? @@cryobyte33
Unfortunately I haven't been able to find any larger batteries for it. The internals in the edge are much larger so there isn't nearly enough room to install a much larger battery 😞
I do hope valve makes a steam controller 2. I don't often use my deck docked because I make heavy use of touch menus and back buttons for keybinds I couldn't fit onto the face buttons, triggers, or bumpers that I want to be able to use while having the ability to use the left stick. I also use the back buttons for stuff like action sets/layers or in the specific case of the L4 button, a gyro off button to re-orient myself. The only controller I've seen with almost all the featureset of the deck is the legion go controllers, but they seem to only work with the legion go's hardware at the moment (plus I've been wanting a joy-con-like controller since I think they give more freedom of movement for gyro aiming since only one wrist is in play instead of two).
Great points for everything! I personally don't like gyro controls, but I agree that the handheld controls are still best-in-class 🙂
There is light for Steam Machines 2.0 and with that Steam Controller 2, but it shoud be touchpads focused just like first one. Deck touchpads are compromised in comparison
I've always wondered why back paddles aren't just a standard feature on all controllers.
@@cryobyte33What I really wish is that I could use per game mapping for the back paddles like the Xbox Elite or Steam controllers. Rebinding the d-pad to the paddles makes Genshin impact so much better to play because you switch teammates with the d-pad, But then in GTA 5, I could map various mods to the back buttons. I just wish that back paddles were a standard feature on all controllers because that would fix the problem.
@@MrGamelover23 I think one reason is because one company has patented them and sues any other company that adds them without giving them a cut of the profits (was probably part of the reason why valve discontinued the steam controller).
steam jesus
Thanks for watching, I hope you enjoy the video!
Steemus
OMG. DYING LAUGHING 😂😂😂😂. THANK YOU FOR THAT
Steam Jesus lol. The dude is a God in the community. He's done a lot of good.
@@ColeMay yes he did. My steam deck was filled with shader cache (64gb). His tools allow me to use my machine
Sony: makes a ps5 "pro" controller that is 200 dollars
cryobyte: fine, i'll do it myself
Well duh, they didn't do it right 😉
Thanks for watching!
@@cryobyte33 Though the Edge does have the advantage of the back paddles and the FN buttons in front of the sticks all being classified as individual buttons in Steam Input. That's huge for me, though still too rich for my blood.
Pretty cool, but i need the (godly) dual trackpads. I game with them more than the sticks.
We NEED steam controller 2 Valve!
Fair enough, but unfortunately only the now-defunct Steam Controller has those :(
Thanks for watching regardless!
@@cryobyte33 It has them, but they, and the controller as a whole, arent nearly as good.
Can't believe they haven't made Steam Controller 2.0 yet. So many PC gamers want that. All they'd have to do is cut the screen out of the OLED and slide the two grips together.
Honestly true, hopefully they do one sometime soon because as much as I love the upgraded DualSense, I still miss the dual trackpads.
Thanks for watching!
Maybe a whole steam machine 2.0 console will come with it.
Unfortunately "So many PC" gamers never bought the original and most reviewers hated it.
Oh no... I really don't like the trackpads on the deck in comparison to the original steam controller one. I always use my steam controllers as first choice
Definitely want!
Missed opportunity to install hall effect joysticks :(
So, I actually looked for them when starting this video, but couldn't find any. Just this week I finally found some but it was too late since this video is already months in the making 😅 Maybe I'll upgrade it again in the future!
As someone who doesn't use the Steam Deck docked, since I have a Gaming PC, the Steam Deck itself is the perfect Steam Deck controller for me. In fact, its massive offering of control options is the main reason I will always value the SD over something like the ROG Ally.
But the rare times I do dock it, I feel completely fine just using a controller as a regular controller for the actual games, and use my phone as a keyboard/mouse replacement through apps like Unified Remote (paid but tons of functions) or KDE Connect (which is open source, works on ANY OS one might actually wanna use - despite the name - and has all the functions you REALLY need for free).
Still a really nice and interesting video :)
Very good points, I agree that even this pales in comparison to the Deck itself!
I use my Deck docked often, even if just for streaming my PC to another TV remotely with Sunshine/Moonlight, and I also like to use it as a PC wherever I happen to be. KDE Connect is great but it's annoying to pull my phone out to use it and I just want my controller to be all-in-one 🙂
i like the steam deck's controls too but I really miss having proper rumble like the switch has
Just to let you know, I bought the ugreen block square charger station based on your recommendation. It’s been great and wildly more useful than I imagined. I didn’t like the outlets on all sides but decided to give it a try and now I’m hooked. Thanks.
I was hyped to see some sort of steam controller 2 for a moment lol. I’d build an alpakka if I had the skills
I plan on trying the Alpakka sometime, but I prefer something that's easy to replace pieces of in case of breakage. DualSense controllers are cheap enough that I don't mind getting one for parts if necessary 🙂
Thanks for watching!
Still needs capacitive touch sensors in the thumb sticks for good gyro aiming, that’s a hardline requirement for me. Having to dedicate a button to toggle gyro on and off or having it just always be on is something that would ruin the experience for me. Valve just needs to release a Steam Controller 2 with every single button, sensor, trackpad, and stick that the Deck has. Until then, playing games docked will always be a handicap compared to what you can do with a Deck in your hands.
I personally can't stand gyro so that's not a factor for me, but I can see why you'd want that feature! I was a console player for many years so thumb sticks don't bother me as much as others 🙂
Thanks for watching!
I haven't watched the video and I'm already feeling the DREAD knowing how crazy "Steam Controller 2" discourse can get.
Don't worry, nothing about the Steam Controller 2. This is all my own creation and has only a single minor mention of the SC 😅
IN MY HUMBLE OPINION THE DECK IS THE BEST CONTROLLER EVER AND I REFUSE AND CANT GO BACK TO ANYTHING ELSE
It's definitely the best, but it's a little hard to sue while docked for game streaming or use as a PC 😉
Thanks for watching!
Loved the video Cryo, I have a xbox one controller that I use with my steam deck but I always run into bluetooth problems. I love how much attention to detail you put into your videos and this guide is amazing. Makes me want to buy a ps5 controller and try modding it!
Thank you so much for being one of the first to watch it and let me know! I'm happy that you're considering it 😁
PS: Pro tip for the Xbox controller, plug it into a Windows 10/11 PC and get the "Xbox Accesories" app from the Microsoft app store. Boot the app and update the firmware of the controller to the latest version, the Bluetooth should be better by a mile 🙂
@@cryobyte33 thanks for the tip, I will definitely try that 😄
Ive never knew you could even change the battery on the ps5 controller that easily, its battery life is the main reason i stuck with my xbox controller, this was super helpful!
SPOT ON!!!! Every issues you just stated is what I been talking about😭😭😭😭🙌🙌🙌
Glad to hear I'm not crazy! I hope this video helps you out when trying to solve the issues ❤️
The struggle is real! 😂 too many options and none of them are quite right, as you say though the trackpad is so useful for desktop and also playing some unsupported or playable games when docked- for me it’s basically essential. DualShock 4 does an ok job for now… as others have said, hoping for an official 2.0 controller from Valve soon!
Yep! I've been considering getting a replacement battery for my dualsense for about a year now because I hate using it purely due to the atrocious battery life, but it's pretty great otherwise.
9:10 - This is the very reason why I don't consider this kind of accessory appealing. You're just repeating the same buttons on the back of the controller. The biggest appeal of the Steam Deck rear buttons is the ability of giving them completely new inputs.
I love my steam deck. I’m glad to watch these videos and see what sort of thing I can do personally. I might actually do something like this!
Great video. Luckily my steam controllers still work, but if they don't come out with a SC 2.0 this would be a viable option for me in the future.
Thanks for watching! If they were still in production that's what I'd be using 😉
I wish they'd rerelease the steam controller. Its what I daily drive.
The gyro aiming, haptics, and triggers were ground breaking when it first came out. Would love a refreshed version with steam deck "lessons learned".
The Steam Controller was my daily driver for years until my first one bricked, and now I don't want to use something that's out of production. Hopefully the 2 comes out soon 🙂
It boggles my mind that So y could triple the battery life of their controllers for a few bucks and they don’t do it.
DS4 and Steamdeck handrests are the same size. If the Steamdeck is took small in your hands, you have some big hands.
The handrests are the same size, but the Deck's wider stance allows me to spread my fingers out behind the controller more, which lets me keep my thumbs in much more comfortable positions. Thanks for watching!
@@cryobyte33 Makes sense, cheers! :)
Did this exact upgrade to both my PS5 pads in 2022. One of them also using the same blue front face, which your controller mimics exactly
Weird, my steam deck actually came with buttons on it. 😉
Please note this is just a joke, as said in the video, this is clearly for docked use.
🤣 had me double-take there, thanks for watching and for the comment!
I had to get a replacement Steam Deck because my Wi-Fi wasn't stable and disconnected every so often. Do you have similar issues? I got my replacement a few days ago and installed a 1 TB SSD! But the screen protector I brought was one unit when it was supposed to be a two pack according to the Amazon listing and I need to buy a replacement.
None of my Steam Decks have that issue, but I have a very solid Wi-Fi network and I know others have had that issue. The OLED seems to be relatively immune from that issue, so it's possible that it's a Wi-Fi chip issue.
Thanks for watching!
I personally like the edge controller for steam since you remap any button to anything you want and like you mentioned the paddles on the extremerate are a little to easy to press. I wonder if there is a better battery for the edge as well. But for the price and battery life it's hard to choose and it just comes down to what's more important to the user.
For example I recently got the Scuff Envision pro with the Corsair Darkstar wireless mouse. I remap the back and side buttons on the controller to keyboards buttons and then use steam input for other things. For me this has been amazing to use and haven't switched back to regular mouse and keyboard.
That's awesome! To my knowledge, the issue with the battery in the Edge is that there isn't any room for a larger one with all the extra internals. Couple that with the higher price point and I haven't been able to justify testing it😅
Dude ,you just sound and look majestic asf ,even your works are :)
Valve please we need your Steam Controller, release it again
Steam controller best 🔥🙅🏾♂️
I miss mine 😭
Thank you for watching, though!
@@cryobyte33 I got one for like 30 bucks on ebay recently, best decision i made 🗣️🔥
We are on out 3rd PS5 controller with worn out joysticks (drift) , been waiting for the Halleffect replacements to go through the first generation to allow me to repair them. The battery upgrade will be part of that process. 😁
I actually just heard that the Dualsense had hash effect sticks available now, so I might have to make an update to this video in the future 😉
@@cryobyte33 it's a great time to buy into second hand PS5 controllers with shallow batteries and stick drift. I picked one up as a "learning repair" for 30$. May go with the custom shell like your video too.
personally wouldn't do a shell swap unless your shell is already broken since the quality tends to be worse. they can look very cool though.
Can you tell me how to fix the surface feel difference after I use a handheld system or controller for a while? It seems like it starts to feel greasy after a while but online tutorials don't fix the feel of it to how it was from the factory.
I personally use rubbing alcohol and a paper towel break it up and then dry it thoroughly with a microfiber 🙂
This seems like something I might be down to try! ^_^
Glad to hear! It was a great little project that really stepped the experience up. Being able to use the same controller for all games AND desktop is a huge benefit 😁
Thanks for watching another one, you're awesome!
@@cryobyte33 Of course, of course! Despite loving back buttons, I think that part would be one I'd skip, but the rest seem really practical and budget-friendly. I hadn't considered just upgrading the battery on the PS5 controller myself, which is funny, cause I DID do it to my Wii U, :P.
But yeah, I might actually try my hand at some of this! Thanks for making more awesome content! ^_^
After I had to cannibalize one of my steam controllers to make the other two work, I knew the writing was on the wall. I had just bought my wife a PS5, so I started using the second controller on my PC and realized I really liked it, but same as you, missed the paddles, and came to the same conclusion. I bought the extremerate paddle mod(not 4.0 unfortunately) and it was super simple to add, and I've been happy with it since then.
I didn't know about the larger battery option though, so I will definitely be checking that out.
9:52 Damn, I didn't know the Dualsense battery life sucked that bad. My Steam Controller gets around 75 hours of playtime with 2 AAs.
Those elite controller shoulder pad issues are dire for something that costs so much.
You're not joking! I've had to disassemble them repeatedly and I hate it every time since I know it'll just happen again 😭
Have you measured the battery capacity? Those cheap replacement batteries usually straight-up lie about their capacity.
I'm so happy I grabbed two Steam controllers back in the day.
if you emulate wii u or nds/3ds on pc or the steamdeck the dualsense is a perfect controller with its size and trackpad, but for steamdecks' desktop mode i added a mini keyboard attachment. i will swap the battery so thanks for that.
I don't have a soldering kit, nor have I ever done it before. But, this video inspires me to at least upgrade the battery on the dualsense controller! Thanks for making the video
I'm shocked Valve haven’t made Steam Controller 2 yet. Just make the Steam Deck layout buta controller, thats literally all they need to do, and they would sell like crazy.
I don't understand how that battery replacement has more capacity when the physical size is the same as the orignal. It looks like it anyway as theres no mention of it being bigger or smaller.
I'd rather stick to my dualsense edge. While the battery life isn't great, the original dualsense hurts my hands a lot. The handles are quite pointy, while they are rounded on the Edge.
I also like having the function buttons, paddles, replaceable stick modules, and trigger stops. The extra buttons can be remapped in steam to be unique actions, rather than copying existing gamepad inputs
I feel like now what would make it perfect is attaching a chat pad on the bottom of the controller. If there is one that is that is usable without a dongle that would be perfect
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Nothing better than a new video
Thank you for watching so soon, I hope you enjoy the video!
Valve really needs to come out with a Steam Controller 2
Agreed, it'd sell like crazy so let's hope that it happens soon!
Someone really needs to get the steam deck controller, Then make a wireless controller out of it. It honestly fits so good with my hands, The back buttons are really useful for fighting games, And it’s good over all. (Sorry if the start was kinda weirdly worded, lol)
Well, I'll probably never own a soldering iron in my life, but sure have an upvote for your effort. 😄
Thanks for watching, despite not being interested! It really helps and I appreciate it ❤️
I did both the battery and paddle mods myself a couple of months back (though I had the parts for quite a while before that) and it’s a great combo
Will you be doing a video on the new monoblock cooling solution for the steam deck from Poseidons 3 rings?
Have you tried the games Patch Quest and Nobody Saves the World on Steam Deck?
Not yet, but I recently got Nobody Saves the World, hopefully I'll have a chance to play after I knock out a few more videos 🙂
Anyone else have these two weird things happen when using a DS5?
1. The controller connects as a Playstation 5 controller but sometimes it connects as a Dualsense. When it connects as the latter, tons of options (like changing the light bar intensity & colour) are removed from the settings.
2. When in desktop mode, the trackpad works as it should... until Steam comes on. Then the trackpad only works when holding down the PS button, which when held for a short time has the unfortunate effect of turning off the joypad.
Anyone got a solution to these problems?
Thanks for watching! Let me try answering:
1. I believe this is when connected with USB vs Bluetooth. Dualsense doesn't allow full control over normal Bluetooth (TMK) so some options are only exposed when connected via USB.
2. I needed to enable PS5 Controller support in Game Mode and then my trackpad worked.
@@cryobyte33 Thanks for replying!
1. Hmm, maybe that could be a cause for why it happened in some instances but I don't use usb at all so I don't know why it switches between them every so often when I reconnect.
2. Oooh okay, I'll have to check that. Cheers for the tip!
Hey Cryo, do you happen to remember where you got the battery in Sweden? (I live here lol)
I've been thinking for a little while, Steam should merge all their past products to a streaming-only Steam Deck. Let's call this Steam Link Controller (Steam Link + Steam Controller 😅)
Basically use the Steam Deck shell & controller circuitry, put a Full HD screen, and a cheap ARM processor (Rockchip). Sell it for 175-200, which is the same price point as XBOX Elite Controller. Make it so when it turns on, it can be switched to controller mode or streaming mode.
Another great video!
Appreciate the transparency. Extremerate makes pretty good quality stuff. I've modded all my ps4 controllers, modded my joycons to all hell, & modded my ps5 controller right out of the box before I even turned the console on lol
Also their steam deck stuff is pretty decent, too. The back shells are good - I have an old extremerate back, the one without the venting for the fan, so I just traced it out & dremeled out vents for it, along with dremeling out the case as well, so it gets super fresh air. Would def recommend the vented model, & a case mod (if you use one).
I would also *highly, highly* recommend you do your homework if you want to do any faceplate mods from them, be it nintendo switch or steam deck, as the screw holes can be an issue with placement or threading, and just the process of getting the screen un-glued & out is a much, much, much more intensive surgery than every other mod to the device combined. It can be a serious pain in the asssss.
I will definitely pick up those batteries for my dual sense 5s! Once my soldering isnt total crap, I'll try my luck at the back plate trigger mod for it too lol 👍🏻
I don't have the circuitry knowledge to do something like this, but I bet it'd be possible to build some sort of Arduino add-on board that one could plug most of the Steam Deck controller components into and use to essentially homebrew a Steam Controller 2.
Dude thanks for posting! Preem content as always. Might have to give the duel sense a try, still using a steam controller on the linux game box but have a USB extension cable so I can use my steam deck controller while docked and leaning back in my chair with a full size monitor and wired network. Damn dude, this looks like great engagement stats, about a quarter of people who liked the video commented too.
are you going to make a new video on overclocking the steam deck ?
I use the RISE4 Remap Kit as I have a disability where I have limited strength/movement in my right hand, I can support the controller - but using R1, R2, R3 was always problematic. With the rebinds across the 4 triggers, I can now 'use' the R buttons/triggers and with DS4Win I have the mouse input too on the desktop. Cannot recommend this kit enough.
I love your vids bro! What layout do you use for the duelsense on stream?
Very cool geeky stuff! 🔥
Thanks!
Wow, I didn't know you liked it THAT much, thank you so much! 😭❤️
would you have interest in making a video about custom css loader themes for the steam deck? :)
i found no video video about that topic.
have you hear of the steam controller ? witch both are perfect for the steam deck
Off topic here.. but what do you have in your glass enclosures?
after performing the battery mod, have you had any issues charging it to full capacity? I normally use the official ps5 dock however its been charging for 3 days now and still isnt reaching full capcity. was curious if you have had any issues with this
This looks really neat, great video, would it be possible for you to do one of your “deck dives” on The Last Of Us Part 1 on deck btw? One game that’s really hard to find optimal settings for 😅
Thank you for watching, and for the compliment! I might be able to, but it'll have a large amount of time investment since I haven't played it just yet.
Not ruling it out, but it'll be a bit if I get to it!
@@cryobyte33I appreciate you considering it regardless
Great video Kyle!!
That remap kit is expensive considering you could get a simple remap kit for a PS4 controller for about $13 or less. Granted, it is a PS4 controller but there must be something similar for PS5 controllers I would think?
Because I never like pushing my sticks in, I have my R3 and L3 mapped to those back buttons.
I had horrible luck with the cheap remap kits on PS4, they usually had pretty bad quality and failed quickly. I wanted to recommend something here that's been solid for me, and extremerate for the bill 🙂
Thanks for watching!
We just need a steam controller that mimics the neptune controller from the deck.!
Might as well do a 20 minute video on taking apart a car engine 😂😂😂… probably would be easier to follow.
Well, I DID say that it wouldn't be a full walkthrough 😅
Thanks for watching!
Sounds like a good idea!
My favorite controller is the Wii U gamepad (no I'm not joking) and it would have a lot of potential if it could work on linux but I'm not sure it can without heavy tinkering
I hope extremeraterate does some hall effect sticks someday for these controllers. It's a bit tricky though since they'd need some addon boards to control voltages and stuff.
I also applied that paddles on my dualsense. At the beginning I enjoyed it but eventually I started hating them because ergonomics got worse and that paddles were way too easy to press. I was always disabling them. I think the dualsense edge would be the better choice + bigger battery. The paddles are better located and there is steam input support so you can assign them separately to the rest of the controller.
I've held the edge and it wasn't quite as comfortable, plus there's no internal space for a battery upgrade so I settled on this. Thanks for watching!
@@cryobyte33 thanks for the great work 👍 interesting... I've never held a dualsense edge. I thought it would be the same as a normal dualsense + paddles. What you said about the xbox elite series 2 controller is what I'm experiencing right now... I keep getting too many missed inputs when playing while docked on the TV. Never had missed imputs with the Dualsense. Is the Bluetooth on the Elite Series an inferior Bluetooth technology than the dualsense or just a worse implementation?
Very cool, however it turns out it’s not for me: I usually play wired so battery isn’t a concern, I absolutely hate rubberized stuff as the only thing they’ll do is rot and become horrible to touch, and the paddles (the exciting part for me!) aren’t like the Steam Deck extra buttons :( oh well. Cool video nonetheless!
Can you do a performance test on Valheim and Enshrouded?
Bro. Cant wait for your next videos. Can you make one for bg3 optimum performance settings
I’m getting input latency issues with dualsense and dualshock controllers on the docked deck, I don’t get them at all with xbox series controller. It’s annoying because I’d much prefer using dualsense with the deck but find it makes some games unplayable really. Any idea how I might reduce latency?
You are a gift from God.
I too had the same idea weeks ago, but would probably never execute it because of living conditions and income.
Thank you, for being you and existing!
You're too kind ❤️ Thank you for watching and I hope that someday you get the opportunity to try it out!
@@cryobyte33 Thank you very much brother! 🥹
Iv tried deck docked , it looks horrible and never native res to my monitor making it look like poop on a 1440p display . I put it to native but it still uses 720p in game settings any tips?
It sounds like you need to go into settings, then display, then turn off "automatic resolution" and set it to your display, then the "Native" function should work per-game and you can set resolutions in-game 🙂
Please let me know if this works!
@@cryobyte33 I did that already . In game it defaults to steam deck aspect ratio etc and I can’t change it to native in game only works for the ui of steam os
Won’t even let me go to 800p in game stuck at 1280x720 max on a 27 inch 2k monitor it makes it not very good to use for simple games
Did a cat or dog get to the Switch Pro Controller and gnaw on it? Had the same thing happen to one of mine lol
Neither actually, it's just been beaten pretty badly through 2 intercontinental moves and a whole lot of usage 😂
the only thing missing on the dualsense for me is capacitive sticks for gyro enabling, would honestly be the perfect controller for me, don't even need paddles really as i can claw grip
I can't stand gyro so that's not an issue for me, but I hope it's on the next Steam Controller for players that enjoy it 🙂
Thanks for watching!
@@cryobyte33 i cant stand it on a handheld as you're moving the display along with the camera but with a controller on a tv it feels quite nice, it's the main thing making me hope for a steam controller 2
Awesome video man, i like the og steam controller for real. I wish it had taken off like the deck
Thank you so much for watching another! I loved my Steam Controllers, but I don't like using things that I can't easily find pieces to replace 😞
Hey man, any reason you used another battery in the video than the one you mentioned and linked? PAXO seems different from teh BATMAX one. Also one is 2650mAh and the other us 4000mAh. Thanks
I mention it in the video a few times, but I had the PAXO battery in Sweden, but I couldn't find it on US Amazon. I got the Batmax one since it had a larger capacity and was in the US. Sorry if I wasn't clear, I mentioned the disparity in 2 separate segments 😅
Thanks for watching!
Great video!
Thank you for watching!
This is awesome, thanks! I didn't even think of using the dual senses touchpad as mouse input! How is the experience using the touchpad as mouse input?
Thanks for watching!
It's not nearly as good as the Deck trackpads, but it's enough to navigate when necessary or to play some games. I personally played Cookie Clicker and Supreme Commander with it and while it can be a little finicky it was perfectly serviceable 🙂
If there is a Steam Controller 2, I really do hope they include two trackpads where the dual sense trackpad is. Do you prefer PS or XBOX analog layout? @@cryobyte33
I hope valve will make a new controller
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Bro any way to overclock the steam deck using the new boss and steam os ?
Please try Detroit Become Human. It’s drops so damn much, but I really want to play this game😢
Hi crybyte33, i have follosed you guide on overclock and im on OS 3.4.11 and cpu overclock seems to not be applied? Any fix
is it possible to just add a bigger battery to the dualsense edge controller? Cuz that’s a lot of tedious work.
Unfortunately I haven't been able to find any larger batteries for it. The internals in the edge are much larger so there isn't nearly enough room to install a much larger battery 😞
I have gyro mouse control as a chord with the ps button, i use it constantly.
You’re Gabe Newells son if figured it out
Legend
Thanks for watching, I hope you enjoyed!
8bitdo pro 2 is not good alternative ?
Is it possible to use the trackpad on the PS5/PS4 controller as a trackpad on Desktop mode?
Yup! I just had to enable "PS5 Controller" support in game mode and it started working right away 🙂
Thanks for watching!
Hi! I would like to know if cryoutilities can still enhance performance for the steam deck oled, thanks in advance!
It does, I plan on coming out with a video on it soon! 🙂
I just want a controller that will wake the deck from sleep. As far as I know only the steam controller will do this. Why!