I still have my original Xbox. I always liked the fat controllers, they're wired and plugged in with some xbox specific connector. I found some usb adapters online, has anyone tried to connect those to a steamdeck?
Original Xbox controllers with steamdeck?
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xbox_controller
12 Comments
torvusbogpod@lemmy.world · 15 pts · 2y
If you're really set on it, you could buy a Hyperkin Duke. That's a modern, officially licensed recreation of the OG Xbox controller with USB XInput support
saxocat@possumpat.io · 2 pts · 2y
I just want to use the ones I have, but good to know!
johnthedoe@lemmy.ml · 11 pts · 2y
I forgot how insanely chunky the original Xbox controller was. You must have big hands to want to use it again.
PeachMan@lemmy.world · 8 pts · 2y
THE DUKE! I have big hands and I loved that thing.,
Okalaydokalay@lemm.ee · 7 pts · 2y
CalcProgrammer1@lemmy.ml · 6 pts · 2y
The original Xbox controllers work fine on the Deck as is, just need a USB adapter. The ports are already USB but with a proprietary connector, so adapter cables should be cheap. Only issue is that there is no home/guide button to bring up the Steam overlay.
saxocat@possumpat.io · 6 pts · 2y
Thanks for all the replies! Ordered two adapters and will post the result here :)
saxocat@possumpat.io · 4 pts · 2y
They arrived today and it's just plug n play, pretty cool! Got some from "McBazel" but I'm sure there are several.
deathmetal27@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 2y
If supports xinput or directinput then it should work.
In other words, if it works on Windows it will work with the Steam Deck.
Vilian@lemmy.ca · 4 pts · 2y
https://www.reddit.com/r/linux_gaming/comments/3vmarb/the_first_xbox_controller_on_linux/
maybe it's possible, try and share here :)
saxocat@possumpat.io · 2 pts · 2y
Great link, thanks! Seems to be pretty straightforward then.
Kolanaki@yiffit.net · 2 pts · 2y
I remember back in the day I just cut up one of the breakaway cables to remove the end that plugged into the Xbox and wired it up to a male USB end so I could use it with my PC; since it was already basically USB, but with 1 extra useless wire and a different plug type. It required a special driver though.
I could potentially see the only issue being a lack of a driver for it on Linux; but it seems unlikely. This is right up the average Linux enthusiast's alley.
Nima@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
I don't know if this helps you any, but my main controller I use for my steam deck when it's in docked mode is an old Xbox 360 controller and I have one of those USB cord adapters.
mine is not an original Xbox controller, but it does work with the little dongle you can get for them.