Playing Steam games with a classic Nintendo controller is easier than ever thanks to a client update that adds retro controllers to the Steam Input support list. Compatible versions of the NES, SNES, Nintendo 64, and Sega Mega Drive pads should now work properly with your gaming PC, and you can also connect the pads to your Steam Deck using a docking station or USB-C adapter.
According to cook for a couple client, the store will now officially recognize Nintendo Online Classic Controllers, which means they should automatically appear in your Steam input settings. In a nutshell, you will be able to use the upgraded retro USB gamepad to play the best PC platform games like Shovel Knight and Sonic Mania.
It’s worth noting that you can use retro gamepads on PC without Steam Input support, as it’s even possible to play Multiversus with a Gamecube controller. Official Valve support means the experience should be out of the box and you don’t need to download any additional button mapping software.
Classic layouts often feature fewer buttons than today’s best PC controller options, so it’s better to stick with traditional platformers than trying to play an MMORPG with an NES pad. . However, there are plenty of new releases that should pair well with classic Nintendo controllers, like the recently released Klonoa remaster.
If you have a Steam Deck, you can kick back at your gaming table and play retro games on the big screen. You won’t even have to worry about how everything looks on your gaming monitor, as the new Steam Deck update adds autoscaling capabilities to the portable powerhouse.
Source : PC Gamesn
