![Steam Deck natively recognizes the PS3 controller. Simply plug it in via USB, wait for Steam OS to recognize it, then unplug USB cable and it will work over Bluetooth without needing Steam Deck natively recognizes the PS3 controller. Simply plug it in via USB, wait for Steam OS to recognize it, then unplug USB cable and it will work over Bluetooth without needing](https://preview.redd.it/steam-deck-natively-recognizes-the-ps3-controller-simply-v0-ro29543yufna1.png?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=045b212f37dadb3ad95b4785f0e682bde2ead070)
Steam Deck natively recognizes the PS3 controller. Simply plug it in via USB, wait for Steam OS to recognize it, then unplug USB cable and it will work over Bluetooth without needing
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The best controller for steam deck is one you already have. My PS One Analog is still working, tho through cable with more than a decade old PS2 to PS3 USB converter.
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![Steam Deck natively recognizes the PS3 controller. Simply plug it in via USB, wait for Steam OS to recognize it, then unplug USB cable and it will work over Bluetooth without needing Steam Deck natively recognizes the PS3 controller. Simply plug it in via USB, wait for Steam OS to recognize it, then unplug USB cable and it will work over Bluetooth without needing](https://i.redd.it/steam-deck-natively-recognizes-the-ps3-controller-simply-v0-acoshqdyufna1.png?width=1213&format=png&auto=webp&s=396504f7c06334ab6d3ef2c3dc6afb94ced240c1)