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A new update for the Steam Deck Beta Client was released yesterday. This new update has some general bug fixes, like fixing DLC art and labels for external drives, but with it, a new gyro conversion mode was added! The "World Space" conversion mode is an experimental gyro mode that is like using a laser pointer. It will monitor rotation along the gravity axis to determine horizontal and vertical output. There is still the "Player Space" option, which is a hybrid of world yaw and local pitch if preferred.

There are still some issues with the older "As Joystick" gyro modes, but Valve has plans to go back and fix them later.

Steam Deck Beta Client Update 10/3/23 Changelog:

General

  • Fixed an issue with art for some games not properly updating. A client restart may be required for some art changes to fully appear.
  • Fixed some DLC art displaying in the wrong language.
  • Fixed progress feedback for the Eject button in Settings->Storage disappearing as soon as the button is pressed.
  • Fixed labels for external drives not being editable during a format operation.

Steam Input

  • Added "World Space" Experimental Gyro Conversion Mode. This modes feels similar to using a laser pointer. It monitors rotation about the gravity axis to determine both horizontal and vertical output. Some may prefer "Player Space" which is a hybrid of world yaw and local pitch.
  • Fix for "Player Space" Gyro Conversion Mode. Gravity axis is now reliable.
  • "Pixels Per 360°" Setting value is now copied within the current Action Set rather than across the entire steam input config. This is an accommodation for games with different turning rates in different gameplay states (i.e. Vehicle Mode vs On Foot mode may have a different camera turn rate).
  • Partial Regression fix for older Gyro "As Joystick" modes, but there are still known issues. Renovation is planned.

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Noah Kupetsky
A lover of gaming since 4, Noah has grown up with a love and passion for the industry. From there, he started to travel a lot and develop a joy for handheld and PC gaming. When the Steam Deck released, it just all clicked.
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