Ever since the release of the Steam Deck, I’ve wanted a device running SteamOS that would fit comfortably in my entertainment centre. Valve recently added a landing page for SteamOS and included an invitation to try it on your own device and provide feedback, so I decided to take the Pepsi Challenge.
mattl · 4h ago
I bought the Steam Deck hoping I’d be able to use it on my big TV with a wireless controller. It doesn’t work reliably, sadly.
taeric · 3h ago
Why doesn't this work? Seemed fine the few times I've done it.
mattl · 3h ago
Steam Deck routinely forgets or cannot see the Xbox controller then I have to pick it up, fiddle with settings, maybe install an update.
By that point I no longer want to play with it.
taeric · 1h ago
Ah, I don't have an xbox controller, so maybe I'm lucky in that regard?
I don't get to try on the TV that often, what with the kids having taken over that avenue. :D
mattl · 23m ago
I think it’s any Bluetooth device as it routinely has issues with headphones too.
It’s a shame, I had hoped for a console experience and instead got more of a Linux desktop experience.
taeric · 12m ago
I have an 8bitDo controller that works quite well. I don't have trouble with it.
mattl · 4m ago
Which one? I have several of them. I can try one of those.
It’s not just the Xbox controller I’ve had issues with. PS4 controller and even wireless headphones have failed too.
What I suspect is happening is that the devices are changing their names between versions of SteamOS/Linux Bluetooth stack.
Once I remove and reconnect the devices they work again for a short while. I also have had a number of issues with the wifi connection on the device just being slow so I liked the idea of running it on a dock so I can use Ethernet.
By that point I no longer want to play with it.
I don't get to try on the TV that often, what with the kids having taken over that avenue. :D
It’s a shame, I had hoped for a console experience and instead got more of a Linux desktop experience.
It’s not just the Xbox controller I’ve had issues with. PS4 controller and even wireless headphones have failed too.
What I suspect is happening is that the devices are changing their names between versions of SteamOS/Linux Bluetooth stack.
Once I remove and reconnect the devices they work again for a short while. I also have had a number of issues with the wifi connection on the device just being slow so I liked the idea of running it on a dock so I can use Ethernet.