This DIY Steam Deck controller splits in two, inspired by the Nintendo Switch

I’m a sucker for a DIY project, so this homemade Steam Deck controller is right up my alley. Using some spare parts, a 3D printer, and plenty of patient trial and error, a hardware modder has put together his own take on a Steam Controller 2, complete with trackpads and a chassis that splits into two parts, taking inspiration directly from Nintendo in the process.

It’s been a while since fresh Steam Controller 2 rumors gave any hint of an official new game controller from Valve, leaving modders like this one to take matters into their own hands. This controller shares a number of features you’d see in the Steam Deck, with the joysticks, d-pads, and trackpads all placed in a very similar layout to what you’d find in the best handheld out there right now.