Steam has received a new beta update which reveals that the popular game platform will soon be able to have controller support for all games. This will allow gamers more options and flexibility. Furthermore, the Steam controller interface will be able to work with Xbox gamepads as well.
When it comes to games and how to play them, gamers like to have as many options as possible. This goes from using a standard keyboard and mouse to using a gamepad or joystick. However, not all Steam games have supported the option to use other types of controllers.
The new Steam client update which is currently on the beta version of the platform will soon be released on the live version. With its release, gamers will be able to enjoy whatever Steam game they want with a controller. The update includes support for specific controllers such as the Xbox 360 and Xbox One controllers, as well as any other general X-input gamepads.
The new update will allow gamers to properly customize the controls of their gamepads, by mapping any combination of keyboard and mouse functions to the device. However, standard controllers are well-known for lacking the capacity needed to play a strategy game for example. Only Valve’s unique Steam controller is able to offer this type of functionality due to its unique interface.
During the previous year, Valve decided to support PS4 controllers by allowing them access to the Steam controller’s interface. This allowed users to map any combination of keyboard and mouse controls to the specific buttons on the controller so that it can play a larger variety of games than ever before.
Although many gamers appreciated Valve for increasing the number of options they have to play a game, many also wondered if the Xbox One controller will also receive the same perks as the PS4 controller. After a few months of waiting, Valve has finally decided to announce that in the same patch, the Xbox One controller will be able to access the Steam controller’s interface and benefit from its customization options.
What do you think of the new controller support for all Steam games?
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