New Steam Deck Beta Client Fixes Steam Controller Doubled Input

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A new Steam Deck Beta Client update was released with more fixes for the Steam Controller. There were some issues with the grip thresholds, as well as double input registration when the controller is charging on the puck. We can also now turn off Joystick vs Trackpad Locking behavior to avoid accidental touches.

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 5/11/26 Update Changelog:

General

• Fixed streamable non-Steam games showing in Library when Remote Play is turned off
• Fixed the "View friends list" link in the Big Picture home page opening the older non-QAM version of the friends list

Steam Input

• Fixed an issue where Steam Controller grip thresholds were loaded incorrectly in the device calibration screen
• Fixed an issue preventing the Steam button chord configuration from being edited for the Steam Controller
• Fixed an issue with doubled input when the Steam Controller is charging on the puck
• Track Pad Locking - You can now turn off the Joystick vs Trackpad Locking behavior in Settings->Controller->Details->Calibration & Advanced->Trackpad Lockout. This feature is intended to avoid accidental touches on the touchpad while using a Joystick, but it can now be turned off.

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