The Nintendo Switch Pro Controller is a neat little hardware for respective console owners, but there was little news of its utility. With this recent news from Valve, it could prove a valuable addition to your collection. Thanks to the Steam Controller team over at Valve, it has now been integrated for support! With a d-pad for fighting titles, and the gyro which allows for more precise aiming for first-person shooters.

Already have one or planning to grab a Nintendo Switch Pro Controller? Here’s how to get started on integrating the two:

How To Add Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Support On Steam

1. First, opt into the Steam Client Beta then enable support globally by checking the ‘Nintendo Switch Configuration Support’ option in the Controller Settings page. In case you missed it, this is the same page to enable PS4 and Xbox Configuration support. By checking this box, you are able to create, share, and browse Switch Pro Controller configs on a per-game basis.
2. Next, connect your controller and register it to your account when prompted. For best results with the gyro, we suggest initially calibrating your controller by selecting the ‘Calibrate’ option under ‘Detected Controllers’.
3. After that, create a config (or load an existing config), via the ‘Controller Configuration’ option in the Manage Game screen for the title you are playing. The full functionality of the Steam Input Configurator is at your disposal: bind the gyro, add radial menus, create action sets, etc. If you prefer to start from a community config, press X and browse the options.
4. Finally, launch and play your Steam game with your Switch Pro Controller. Bring up the overlay with the ‘Home’ button to tweak your config on the fly.

By adding support via Steam input, there’s no longer the need for third-party software. Play all the games in your library with ease unless the the Dualshock 4, Xbox One, or other controllers are preferable. Out of the long list of supported controllers, which do you prefer? Let us know what you think in the comments section below or start a conversation on DFTG Facebook page. To stay up to date on gaming news as it happens, follow us on Twitter! Here’s some of our latest:

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