Fixing stick drift on Steam Deck joysticks with hall effect replacements

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One of the most daunting issues in gaming controllers, is “stick drift” – an annoyingly common mechanical failure occurring in game controller analog sticks. Infamously linked with the Nintendo Switch’s Joy-Cons, this frustrating issue is also a known, albeit infrequent, occurrence for the Steam Deck. Stick drift manifests itself as phantom “movement” transmitted to the … Read more

Steam Deck Thumbsticks: Type A and Type B

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The Steam Deck, Valve’s exciting addition to the handheld gaming world, brings PC gaming to your fingertips, literally. At the heart of this device are the thumbsticks, tiny yet crucial elements that play an essential role in delivering an immersive gaming experience. This article will dive deeper into the different types of thumbsticks available for … Read more

Steam Deck Scaling Filters explained

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As one of the most impressive portable gaming devices on the market, Valve’s Steam Deck boasts numerous standout features. One of the most interesting is its assortment of scaling filters, including Linear, Nearest, Integer, and FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR). This article will explain these filters and how they can influence your gaming experience on the … Read more