While that may not sound familiar at first, you’ve probably used this protocol before. Instead of programming the Steam Controller to use HID and MFi modes, Valve is using it as a BLE device. While this sort of works, it obscures part of the screen and is hard to control. Other Apps have gotten around this problem by adding 3 virtual buttons to the touch screen. Without the Steam Controller, iOS lacks a controller that is fully compatible with PC games. For Android users, it means that they will have a fully-customizable controller that they can use for Game Streaming. It’s a big deal that Valve is bringing the Steam Controller to mobile devices. It’s missing support for the Select and Analog Stick buttons. iOS only natively supports controllers with up to 13 buttons. This allows it to play PC Games that are streamed over a network. These protocols limit the types of controllers that can work on each platform.Īndroid natively supports controllers with up to 16 buttons.

iOS only officially supports “MFi” controllers. On Android, controllers need to support an “HID” mode. Traditionally, iOS and Android devices have very specific support for controllers. Valve recently confirmed that both platforms will support the Steam Controller, and that a cable is not required. The upcoming Steam Link App will allow the Steam Controller to connect wirelessly to iOS and Android Devices. Steam Controller will work wirelessly on both iOS and Android

Android steam controller