# Enthusiast reverse-engineers Steam Controller 2 puck, creates DIY 'OpenPuck' that works without Steam Input — custom firmware can emulate Nintendo, PlayStation, and Xbox controllers

> Valve's new Steam Controller lacks native XInput support, but you can still emulate it as long as Steam is running in the background.

- **Source:** [Tom's Hardware](https://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/controllers-gamepads/enthusiast-reverse-engineers-steam-controller-2-puck-creates-diy-openpuck-that-works-without-steam-input-custom-firmware-can-emulate-nintendo-playstation-and-xbox-controllers?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a5629148ca028134da31694)
- **Published:** 2026-07-14
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #playstation #xbox #nintendo #nintendo-switch #steam
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a5629148ca028134da31694

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