Like others have noted, the firmware updating doesn't work on Linux. This is why I like Gulikit King Kong Pro controllers. Their settings are adjusted on a firmware bases by pressing different buttons together on the controller. OS agnostic. Also their firmware updates only require dragging and dropping a file into the controller when connected over USB. It works totally fine on Linux.

I have 3 of their controllers. All excellent hardware-wise but a bit shit when it comes to their software. Don't think you'll even be able to do this firmware update on Linux. Curious to see how well the Steam Input support works in any case, especially whether it includes gyro.

I had no idea there were existing compatibility issues to be honest. If anything I've had better luck using my 8BitDo controllers with the Steam Deck versus my Windows machines. My SNES30 (yes, SNES30, not SN30) always had issues co-existing with other controllers on Windows, but it's never been a problem on the Steam Deck.

Does this include being able to remap the back buttons individually via steam input now?

I hope they update some of the original Ultimate 1 controllers for support. I love 8bitdo controllers, but I'm not going to buy a controller over it, and I constantly have had issues with my SN30 Pro buttons sticking.

I’ve been very happy with an 8bitdo ultimate using the 2.4 ghz dongle. Only complaint is I can’t modify any mappings on Linux and have to bust out an old windows laptop for it. Otherwise, it’s worked perfectly every time across a few Linux systems including a steam deck.

No mention on if this means you can independently map the undeeside paddles or not... I'm going to guess not. I'll probably still wait to see how steam controller 2 reviews before getting any new controllers. I have some left but they have taken the used by all the guests beating and are held together with glue, shitty soldering, and 3d prints.

Can anyone who owns an 8bitdo Ultimate 2 Wireless confirm if the back paddles and L4/R4 buttons are now remapable on Steam?

I wish they had a more dual sense-y ps-style controller, the closest they have is a retro looking one..

Brought back my Bluetooth ultimate it used to work then it didn't now it's back. Hopefully they don't have an aneurysm and do it again

Their controllers look great, but I wish they had a super simple 8-bit Nintendo controller for PC. No turbo buttons or other extra buttons. Something that my young kid could use.

I've been using one of these on PC with Bazzite for awhile now with zero issues. I guess I could test it out on my steam deck but I keep ps3 controllers synced to it separately to prevent confusion.

full compatibility details will be revealed soon

This is what I'm interested in finding out. Because Steam can pick up any generic-shit-for-brains controller and use it normally. What does "Steam compatibility" give us?

They already did. But I'm hoping this means the elite 2c can now wake the steamdeck.

Article sadly doesn't mention the 2c and I just couldn't stomach paying $20 more for a stand.

My 8BitDo Pro 2 has been my go-to controller for months... But it already worked with Steam.

I am hoping this means I can map the few extra buttons that aren't on an Xbox controller.

I think the controllers work fine, but I'm hoping they will make their app available on Linux

As if. Steam(OS) has now compatibility for your controllers. Controllers are hardware, Steam is not. That's putting the cart before the horse, just because the cart is more popular.

If I remember correctly, Valve stated that for being "Steam certified" the controller needs to have capacitive joysticks to regulate the gyro, similar to the "Horipad" that they partnered to release.

I was hoping that 8bitdo would launch a controller that actually has this because it makes gyro much more viable, to the point that I really don't like using gyro without that.

But this announcement is just to indicate explicit compatibility for steam input (which has been available in the beta for a while, btw). I don't think this is a huge change since technically they were compatible before too.. even if it was through the xinput / dinput interface without being recognized as 8bitdo.