Steam Link build 815

[slouken]

We've just released an update to the Steam Link firmware.

Changes:

• Fixed muting audio when plugging in the PS5 DualSense and Amazon Luna controllers
  
• Added support for the Amazon Luna Controller in DirectInput mode
  
• Added support for the Razer Wolverine Tournament Edition controller
  
• Added support for the Share button on the PowerA Fusion Pro 2 and the PDP Xbox Series X Afterglow controllers
  
• Added an option to change the overlay hotkey (by default ESC)
  
• Fixed downloading files over HTTPS using Qt networking

[Hus]

Hmmmm, still I cannot connect Series X controller via Bluetooth

[slouken]

Originally posted by Hus:

Hmmmm, still I cannot connect Series X controller via Bluetooth

That's still not supported. :)

Microsoft has a fix that will ship with their next controller firmware update.

[Hus]

Thank you, do you have source?

[illuminatorz]

Good news, just bought a Series X controller only to find out it doesnt work wireless.

Slouken do you have any idea when te new controller firmware will be out?

[Hus]

Originally posted by illuminatorz:

Good news, just bought a Series X controller only to find out it doesnt work wireless.

Slouken do you have any idea when te new controller firmware will be out?

You may ask this guy:
https://twitter.com/WorkWombatman

[elbistro]

I hope this is the good news for Xbox Series controller owners :
https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2021/06/28/xbox-insider-release-notes-alpha-skip-ahead-2108-210625-2200/

A new version of the controller firmware is being released to improve reliability around wireless disconnect issues.

Just for the Xbox Insiders for now.

[Mike H.]

Hi all,

Does anyone know if the new firmware mentioned in elbistro's link fixed the issue? I don't have an XBOX myself, nor a USB-C to USB cable, and I already feel duped enough for buying this controller that doesn't work with Steam Link (literally its main use case), so I don't want to buy a cable only to realise the new firmware hasn't fixed this issue yet either.

Thanks

[Baphomaat]

Steam big picture in combination with using steam link ignores the steam controller configuration setting for Terarria since the last time I tried Terraria via steam link a month or two ago. A previous update caused an issue with the controller cursor in the game that resulted in lagged movement instead of 60fps animation. This latest change, breaks the Terarria specific controller support and forces that steam controller configuration on you no matter the setting. Why?

UPDATE: Apparently this was being caused by a gamepad profile being selected no matter the controller enabled/disabled setting. In what I thought was going to be a hopeless attempt, I tried switching the gamepad profile for the controller and noticed a 'Gamepad' profile that mentioned it should be used for in game controls. I selected this and loaded up Terraria and somehow Terraria recognized the controller. What?

[wardrobe]

thank you valve for the continued support

[Nanotechnician]

@slouken using left stick to type in virtual keyboard with ps4 controller freezes the screen and steam link has to be reset, not happening with steam controller I can move and type normal but with ps4 it freezes.

[slouken]

Originally posted by Nanotechnician:

@slouken using left stick to type in virtual keyboard with ps4 controller freezes the screen and steam link has to be reset, not happening with steam controller I can move and type normal but with ps4 it freezes.

Is this the Steam Link virtual keyboard, the one opened from the controller overlay, or the Steam virtual keyboard?

[Mike H.]

Hi @Slouken, I'm so sorry for pestering you (and, by the way, thank you very much for your continued support, I know this not your/Valve's fault):

Do you happen to know if the Series X controller is finally compatible with Steam Link using the latest firmware that's apparently only available using Xbox Insiders (for about a month now)? It's gone to their last "insider" ring now, so, in theory, it could be moving to public at some point in time. Unfortunately PC users (I don't own an Xbox) can't register for Xbox Insiders, so I'll have to wait:

https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2021/07/21/xbox-insider-release-notes-omega-2108-210716-2200/

Microsoft's change log clearly says they've updated the firmware to help fix connectivity issues (without any further details), and your other post a while ago said Microsoft's next update would contain a fix for the Xbox Series X controller.

I'm just trying to see whether it's still worth waiting for that firmware release to go public or of I should just cut my losses and sell the controller outright and lose a few bucks, but well. It's been in the box since I bought it in March as I thought it was compatible with Steam Link (that's what I bought it for) and I don't even own an Xbox.

Thanks!

[Nanotechnician]

Originally posted by slouken:

Originally posted by Nanotechnician:

@slouken using left stick to type in virtual keyboard with ps4 controller freezes the screen and steam link has to be reset, not happening with steam controller I can move and type normal but with ps4 it freezes.

Is this the Steam Link virtual keyboard, the one opened from the controller overlay, or the Steam virtual keyboard?

Sorry for the late response, it is the one you open with back button menu, I am using it a lot lately because sometimes it just works perfect instead of the old one.
I am using two steam controllers and Ps4 gamepad, moving ps4 left stick to select a letter freezes the screen, NOT HAPPENING with right stick, I can actually move and type with it.

using steam link + ps4 gamepad over bluetooth, up to date win 10.

[slouken]

Originally posted by Mike:

Hi @Slouken, I'm so sorry for pestering you (and, by the way, thank you very much for your continued support, I know this not your/Valve's fault):

Do you happen to know if the Series X controller is finally compatible with Steam Link using the latest firmware that's apparently only available using Xbox Insiders (for about a month now)? It's gone to their last "insider" ring now, so, in theory, it could be moving to public at some point in time. Unfortunately PC users (I don't own an Xbox) can't register for Xbox Insiders, so I'll have to wait:

https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2021/07/21/xbox-insider-release-notes-omega-2108-210716-2200/

Microsoft's change log clearly says they've updated the firmware to help fix connectivity issues (without any further details), and your other post a while ago said Microsoft's next update would contain a fix for the Xbox Series X controller.

I'm just trying to see whether it's still worth waiting for that firmware release to go public or of I should just cut my losses and sell the controller outright and lose a few bucks, but well. It's been in the box since I bought it in March as I thought it was compatible with Steam Link (that's what I bought it for) and I don't even own an Xbox.

Thanks!

They've made some improvements but we still don't have it working yet.

[slouken]

Originally posted by Nanotechnician:

Originally posted by slouken:

Is this the Steam Link virtual keyboard, the one opened from the controller overlay, or the Steam virtual keyboard?

Sorry for the late response, it is the one you open with back button menu, I am using it a lot lately because sometimes it just works perfect instead of the old one.
I am using two steam controllers and Ps4 gamepad, moving ps4 left stick to select a letter freezes the screen, NOT HAPPENING with right stick, I can actually move and type with it.

using steam link + ps4 gamepad over bluetooth, up to date win 10.

How are the Steam controllers connected? Does it happen if they're turned off as well?