In a new update, Steam has announced that it will now support both the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller and GameCube controller. The new support comes courtesy of a new update to the Steam Client beta.
The full patch notes of the update are as follows:
General
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- The Steam client is now 64-bit on Windows 11 and Windows 10 64-bit.
- Systems running 32-bit versions of Windows will continue receiving updates to the 32-bit Steam client until January 1, 2026.
- The Steam client is now 64-bit on Windows 11 and Windows 10 64-bit.
Game Recording
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- Fixed errors copying to clipboard or exporting H265 videos on systems with a NVIDIA 50xx series gpu.
Steam Input
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- Fixed regression detecting controller hotplug in Unity games
- Added support for Nintendo Switch 2 controllers connected over USB on Windows
- Added support for GameCube adapters in Wii-U mode with rumble on Windows
- Promoted the newer gyro modes from beta to the default gyro modes loaded. Older configuration that are using the older modes will still see the option and you can also enable Steam Input dev mode under Settings->Developer to keep them visible all the time.
- Fix a case where the desktop version of the configurator could unexpectedly close when trying to preview a configuration for another game on the Search tab
Recently, Valve revealed a new hardware lineup to complement the existing Steam Deck—Steam Controller, Steam Machine, and Steam Frame. Although the Steam Controller and Steam Machine should be familiar to Steam faithfuls, the hardware has been revamped completely.
Steam Controller, Steam Machine and Steam Frame will launch in early 2026. Distribution will be handled by Valve just like the Steam Deck. Pricing is to be determined. The Verified program will also extend to Steam Machine and Steam Frame. If a game is Steam Deck Verified, it will automatically become Steam Machine Verified.
