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A new Steam Deck Beta Client update was released yesterday that focuses on the Steam Controller. There was a new firmware update to address a charging issue, and trackpad momentum changes have been reverted so there's no deadzone around the edges. There was also a fix for the Steam Controller Puck Info page that was showing the paired device's serial.

You can download the update yourself in the System Settings on the Steam Deck. Make sure your update channel is set to Beta or Preview.

Steam Deck Beta Client 5/29/26 Update Changelog:

Steam Controller Firmware

  • Controller FW update to address potential charging issue

Steam Input

  • Revert changes to trackpad momentum tracking that caused a deadzone around the edges of the Steam Controller trackpad
  • Fixed an issue displaying the paired device serial on the Steam Controller Puck info page

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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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