Valve’s Steam Controller just got a lot more useful outside Steam

Valve’s new Steam Controller is now supported in SDL, expanding it beyond Steam itself.

Games and apps that rely on SDL can read the controller even when Steam is not running.

Early testing shows working touchpads, gyro, grip sensing, and back buttons.

Some touchpad bugs and double-input issues still need to be fixed.

The change could make the controller more attractive for non-Steam players and multiple-launcher setups.