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I would like to know if it is possible to use an external controller instead of using the mouse/keyboard in desktop mode on Steam Deck?

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[-] awesomesauce309@midwest.social 5 points 3 days ago

It should work, it might think it’s player 2 though. In handheld mode there is a menu to change controller order, not sure where it’s at in desktop.

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