Steam Deck Native Controls
This mod gives Minecraft Java Edition native support for the Steam Deck's inputs, bypassing all of Steam Input.
About this Mod
Steam Deck Native Controls for Minecraft (Java Edition)
This mod gives Minecraft Java Edition native support for the Steam Deck's inputs, bypassing all of Steam Input.
Features
- Gyro and flick stick camera controls as designed by Jibb Smart
- Twin-stick aiming using left joystick and right trackpad
- Mouse controls for GUIs
- On-screen keyboard using trackpads
Installation
This is a Forge mod. Place the JAR in the mods/ directory.
You will also need to configure Steam Input to use an empty configuration in order to avoid conflicts.
Touchscreen
In order to enable this mod's touchscreen controls, you need to create a file /etc/udev/rules.d/51-deck-touchscreen.rules with contents
SUBSYSTEMS=="input", ATTRS{name}=="FTS3528:00 2808:1015", ATTRS{phys}=="i2c-FTS3528:00", RUN="/usr/bin/setfacl -m u:deck:rw %N"
How it works
This mod opens the Steam Deck's hidraw device and reads raw input reports (independently / in parallel with anything Steam does). These inputs are injected into Minecraft by calling into the existing keyboard and mouse handler code.
Available Versions
How to Install Steam Deck Native Controls on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set forge Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the forge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.19.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Steam Deck Native Controls". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.19.2
Server-side
✗ UnsupportedRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Steam Deck Native Controls server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong forge version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.19.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Steam Deck Native Controls compatible with forge?
Steam Deck Native Controls officially supports forge for Minecraft 1.19.2. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Steam Deck Native Controls – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Steam Deck Native Controls consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.
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