Don't sleep on these controllers for the Steam Deck

The Steam Deck has a built in controller. In fact, it's the best controller I've ever used. However, sometimes I play the Deck while it's docked... and what then? What controller should you use to played in docked mode? That's exactly what this video is meant to be.

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-- Chapters --
00:00 Intro
00:43 Steam Deck's Controller
03:08 Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
05:37 8bitDo Pro 2
07:52 GameCube Controller
09:42 DualShock 4
10:51 8bitDo Ultimate Controller
13:02 Gulikit KK3 Max
15:27 Microsoft Sidewinder Gamepad
15:47 DualSense
17:19 Steam Controller
20:38 Xbox 360 controller
23:51 Conclusion