Since the release of this computer consolidated from Steam in the first quarter of 2022 has become one of the biggest hits of the year, since it has been able to turn the game on PC into a delight that we can enjoy on the go practically anywhere. Although yes, it offers some limitations of use because in its game mode we cannot take a mouse and a keyboard with us everywhere.
Various shortcuts to control them all
When we are playing with our computer we always have at hand a keyboard and mouse that help us move through the operating system very quickly and effectively. However, in the case of the Steam Deck game mode, that possibility is completely lost, so many actions that we are used to accessing with a simple click become practically impossible. So what can we do?
This is where the key shortcuts that Steam Deck hides within its game mode come into play and that Valve, with great foresight, has kept within the reach of all owners of their computer consolidated. One of them, for example, is the possibility of taking screenshots, both within SteamOS and any title that we have running and that we can then share through the multimedia library.
That is why here we bring you some of the most useful shortcuts and commands for Steam Deck.
Main Steam Deck Shortcuts
Before we begin, we assume that Do you know how the console works and all its keys?so we will not go into too much detail about what each one is (above you can see them all).
- To force close a game or application on the console It will be as simple as holding down the Steam + B buttons at the same time for a couple of seconds. One of the most typical commands you will find on any self-respecting PC.
- If what we want is that the virtual keyboard appears on the screento use it in games or applications that require writing something, we will only have to press the Steam + X keys.
- One of the capacities that we like the most about a computer is that of take screenshots. Steam Deck, like a good hybrid PC, also has this function, and can be activated using the Steam + R1 buttons.
- Now suppose you are one of those gamers who are used to using a mouse everywhere but the console, as expected, is in gamepad mode. If we press the Steam + R2 combination we will imitate the click of the left mouse button, while if we press Steam + L2 we will imitate the right one. It has no loss.
- If what we want is adjust screen brightness To our liking, it will be as simple as pressing the Steam key and moving the analog D-pad up or down depending on whether we want more or less light intensity on the machine.
- Finally, here are some basic PC keyboard shortcuts:
- To introSteam + right crosshead.
- To TabulatorSteam + D-pad down.
- To ExhaustSteam + left crosshead.
And you? Already have your Steam Deck? What do you think?
