Steam Deck Login

[SiCofReality]

So, real quick. I'm new to steam deck, trying to get logged into SWtoR. Does this require a Bluetooth keyboard? I can't pull up a virtual keyboard to type with and all the buttons produce random numbers or letters.

Very limited amount of letters and numbers. Happens in both deck and desktop modes.

Thanks in advance

[phazonfreak]

Hitting Steam + X brings up the virtual keyboard on the Steam Deck.

And you don't have to use a Bluetooth keyboard if you want to connect one via the USB-C port and/or using a dock.

[Restartdark]

also go on community controls, and pick one created by users

[FrostyJawa]

When using a Steam Deck to play an MMO like SWTOR, you need a dock to attach either a wired or wireless keyboard to. Same with a mouse.

Also remember that the dock will allow you to use a monitor or flat-screen TV via an HDMI port, which is highly recommended for SWTOR. It just looks terrible on a small screen.

If the official Steam Deck Dock is too expensive for you, there are alternative docks such as:
- Anker Docking Station
- iVoler 5-in-1 Hub Steam Deck Dock Stand
- UGREEN USB-C Docking Station
- Belkin USB-C 11-in-1 MultiPort Adapter Dock

As for the choice of keyboard and mouse, make sure to check that they are Linux compatible before buying. SteamOS is based on Arch Linux and Linux does not handle peripherals like Windows does.

You might also want to consider investing in a USB-powered laptop cooling mat to lay the Steam Deck on when using a monitor/TV. (Too bad nobody thought of including a built-in cooling fan into the docks' design since they can interfere with air-flow.)

[phazonfreak]

Originally posted by FrostyJawa:

When using a Steam Deck to play an MMO like SWTOR, you need a dock to attach either a wired or wireless keyboard to. Same with a mouse.

No, you don't have to use a mouse and keyboard to play SWTOR casually on the Steam Deck. It works just fine with the fully customizable control inputs that are provided by the Deck itself thanks to the two trackpads. There are even control schemes that have been uploaded by the community if you don't want to meddle with creating one yourself.