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DIY OpenPuck firmware enables Steam Controller to emulate Xbox, PlayStation, and Switch gamepads

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An enthusiast has developed an open-source firmware called OpenPuck that allows the Steam Controller to function as a native gamepad for various consoles and PCs without relying on Steam Input. This DIY solution uses a microcontroller to translate the controller's raw data on-device, enabling emulation of Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo layouts with low latency. The project also includes a 'ReversePuck' feature that enables a Steam Deck to act as an external controller for a PC. AI

IMPACT Niche tooling improvement for gamers; minimal industry-wide impact.

RANK_REASON This is a third-party modification of existing hardware, not a release from a frontier lab or a significant industry-wide event.

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DIY OpenPuck firmware enables Steam Controller to emulate Xbox, PlayStation, and Switch gamepads

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Hassam Nasir ·

    Enthusiast reverse-engineers Steam Controller 2 puck, creates DIY 'OpenPuck' that works without Steam Input — custom firmware can emulate Nintendo, PlayStation, and Xbox controllers

    OpenPuck is custom, open-source firmware that can turn a microcontroller into a DIY Steam Controller puck in minutes. You can then use your Steam Controller as a native Xbox, PlayStation or Switch controller without even having Steam open in the background.

  2. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Enthusiast reverse-engineers Steam Controller 2 puck, creates DIY 'OpenPuck' that works without Steam Inp… OpenPuck is custom, open-source firmware that can tur

    Enthusiast reverse-engineers Steam Controller 2 puck, creates DIY 'OpenPuck' that works without Steam Inp… OpenPuck is custom, open-source firmware that can turn a microcontroller into a DIY Steam Controller puck in minutes. You can then use your Steam Controller as a native Xbox…

    LINKS tomshardware.com/…/enthusiast-reverse-eng…

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