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How-to: Change Controller Order in Steam Input

Prerequisites

  • RetroDECK must be added to Steam.
  • More than one controller must be connected.

You can then access the Reorder Controllers menu in several ways.

Via Controller Button Combo

  1. Launch RetroDECK.
  2. Press the HOME/GUIDE/XBOX + A or PlayStation + X to open the Quick Access Menu.
  3. Open the Quick Settings Menu ⚙️.
  4. Go to Reorder Controllers.
  5. Set the controller order as desired.
  6. Return to RetroDECK and continue playing.

Via Steam Deck in Gamemode

  1. Launch RetroDECK.
  2. Switch back to Steam using the STEAM button and open 🎮 Controller Settings.
  3. Click the Reorder Controllers button (visible when a game is running and multiple controllers are connected).
  4. Set the controller order as desired.
  5. Return to RetroDECK and continue playing.

Via Linux Desktop

  1. Launch RetroDECK.
  2. Switch back to Steam and click 🎮 Controller Settings (visible when a controller is connected).
  3. Click the Reorder Controllers button (visible when a game is running and multiple controllers are connected).
  4. Set the controller order as desired.
  5. Return to RetroDECK and continue playing.