Xbox Series X and PS5 Controller Support Improved on Steam
With a brand new generation of gaming with next gen consoles, there’s also new gamepads to enjoy. In the case of the Xbox Series X and PS5 controller, there are many people who would want to use them for PC gaming as well. If you are one of them, then this is good news as Valve has improved support for them on Steam.
Xbox Series X and PS5 Controller Support Improved on Steam
Previously, Valve has already added support for the Xbox Series X and PS5 controller on Steam. Now, they’ve taken a step further to improve on its use for PC gaming. For the Xbox Series X controller, you are now allowed to bind the Share button and use four controllers at the same time on PC via Steam. Furthermore, Trigger Rumble has been enabled via Windows Gaming Input API. Even the Xbox Elite controller has better support now as you can bind the rear paddles to any functions.
As for the PS5 controller, otherwise known as DualSense, you can now customize the LED lights. In the personalization menu for it, you can choose to enable, disable, or only illuminate when there are multiple controllers connected. If you were looking to make full use of its adaptive triggers and haptic feedback, it’s not here just yet for PC gaming.
If you want to try out these new features, you will need to download Steam Client Beta and have the latest version of it. While you are at it, there are other things included in the update so you can check that out in the changelog if you’d like.
Pokdepinion: The PS5 controller works great for me on Steam so far, no complaints here.
