Valve has released a report highlighting a significant increase in users playing its games Steam with a control. Statistics reveal that, since 2018, the average daily use of controls has tripled, going from around 5% to 15%.
Although many users leave aside the mouse and keyboard to play, Valve mentions that they have a clear preference for the type of control they choose. The team of Steam explains that 59% of controller sessions use a controller Xboxwhile those of PlayStation represent 26% and the Steam Deck constitutes 10%. In addition, Valve It adds that 46% of controlled sessions use its Steam Input compatibility service.
As users have begun to use this type of hardware more frequently, the company has incorporated a series of features and options for these users. Some of the recent improvements include the Big Picture update, new control configurator, improved gyroscope aiming, virtual menus in the interface, and improved support for a variety of controllers. PlayStation and Xbox. Valve has also recently added support for the new Steam Horipadwhich will arrive in Japan around September of this year.
Valve He didn’t reveal specific numbers or how controller usage compares to those who prefer mouse and keyboard, but it’s clear that controller usage has gained popularity among users. SteamThe company has been exploring this type of gaming-oriented hardware PC with the launch of Steam Deck in 2022, and although its Steam Controller Launched in 2015 it was discontinued four years later, Valve she hinted in 2022 that she was interested in returning to the idea of her own control at some point in the future.
