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Controller Tools Shows Connected Controller Stats On Steam Deck

Steam Deck Plugins

The Controller Tools Steam Deck plugin displays the connection type (Bluetooth or USB), the current battery % and charging status of connected controllers.

How To Install Controller Tools

        • Install Decky Loader
        • Press the menu button (•••) on the Steam Deck and scroll down to the Decky Loader plugin and click the store icon.
        • Scroll down and look for Controller Tools install it.
        • Press the menu button (•••) scroll down to the Decky Loader, click Controller Tools, it will show your connected controller stats.

Supported Controllers

  • PlayStation DualSense
  • Playstation DualShock 4
  • Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
  • Xbox Series X|S Controller (limited support)
  • Xbox One Controller (limited support)
  • Note that Xbox controllers have currently limited support (no battery status, no USB support). They plan to improve support in the next release.

Planned Features

    • changing colors/toggling the LEDs on supported controllers
    • turn off controllers remotely
    • toggle vibration