4ian
Steam Deck Controls Not Working in Preview Mode
Is there an existing issue for this?
- [X] I have searched the existing issues
Describe the bug
When attempting to use a Steam Deck to control a game in preview mode, the controller inputs are not recognized. This issue prevents proper testing of games on the Steam Deck in preview mode.
https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/bd5a1712-66b0-42d2-99b5-76cf969c6376
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Steps to reproduce
- Create a new project in GDevelop.
- Add events and actions to respond to controller inputs.
- Switch to Preview Mode.
- Attempt to control the game using the Steam Deck's controls.
GDevelop platform
Desktop
GDevelop version
5.4.219
Platform info
OS (e.g. Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, iOS)
Linux
OS Version (e.g. Windows 10, macOS 10.15)
SteamOS 3.6.20 (Based on Arch Linux)
Device(For Mobile) (e.g. iPhone 12, Samsung Galaxy S21)
Steam Deck
Can you try opening this page and see if controls are recognized? https://luser.github.io/gamepadtest/
Can you try opening this page and see if controls are recognized? https://luser.github.io/gamepadtest/
Yes, my steam deck gamepad is being correctly recognized as a Xbox 360 controller.
https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/89aa5d46-6ef0-4c34-8e13-79e62e1ce84f
Hey @AyItzMatt and @4ian, not sure if this is still being looked into but I found a workaround to make the Steam Deck controls work in Preview.
Download Gdevelop from the Discover app, then download the AppImage file from github for the latest version, and launch the AppImage file.
THAT method of launching Gdevelop allows the Steam Deck controls to work properly, but launching the app that was installed via Discover won't have working Steam Deck controls.
Interesting, thanks for letting us know! Do you have a screenshot of "Discover" you could share to see exactly what this is on the Steam Deck?
For sure - it's like the App Store for Linux programs, so I initially found GDevelop in here, but have since been downloading the App Image directly and that's been making the Steam Controls work in preview.
Here's the Discover app and the GDevelop page for it:
I see! This is probably the same as the Flathub package: https://flathub.org/apps/io.gdevelop.ide
It's based on the .deb package as it can be seen on the repository that automatically build the Flatpak: https://github.com/flathub/io.gdevelop.ide/pull/79/files
So I guess there is some difference - maybe in the way permissions are handled? - between AppImages and the .deb package.
Thanks for sharing in any case!
No problem! Glad to help with some info, and hopefully if anyone else finds this issue they see the workaround :)