I have a custom controller layout set up in Steam’s controller mapper for desktop mode that allows me to control the mouse cursor with my controller, and I also have a few keys set up for keyboard inputs; namely arrow keys on the d-pad and enter on start.

I honestly spend a lot more time in desktop mode than game mode, and I’d like to be able to launch my games from there without triggering unintentional inputs. Is Steam Input smart enough to prevent this, or do I have to do something else to stop this?

To clarify further; I do not have the “Allow using as keyboard and pointer” setting set in KDE’s settings.

If it makes any difference, I’m using a Gamesir Nova 2 Lite.

  • KoboldCoterie@pawb.socialEnglish
    3·
    3 days ago

    If you’re launching the game through Steam, it should work regardless of whether it’s a steam game or not, yeah.

    If clicking Edit beside Desktop Layout takes you to the control configuration panel, it’s enabled - otherwise, you’d get a prompt to enable it instead.