Handheld Companion is a combination of a Windows service and a touch interface optimized GUI to increase your handheld gaming computer experience such as the Steam Deck.
Download the latest version here.
Overkill Gaming gives us a brief run down on how to install it on your Steam Deck above plus tips on the best settings to use.
Handheld Companion Update
A new update released with a bunch of fixes and new features.
Handheld Companion Features
- Motion control a.k.a. gyro control through a device’s inertial measurement unit (IMU, Gyroscope and Accelerometer) or external sensor. Settings availible for racing, 1st and 3rd person gaming and emulator support.
- Quicktools overlay, with easy access to various settings and informatio such as TDP, GPU, Screen Hz, Resolution, Brightness, Volume, Powermode control and battery level
- Virtual controller simulation of Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller and Sony DualShock 4 Controller.
- Profile settings system, automatic detection of active game and applying of settings.
- PS Remote Play support with DS4 controller, including motion and touchpad.
- 3D Controller overlay for stream recordings.