Two Steam Deck updates in one day bring bug fixes to Nintendo Switch controllers and new accessibility option
Valve is always pushing new updates for the Steam Deck and its Linux-based operating system, SteamOS. Two new small patches have just been released on the very same date – June 23rd, as you can see from the most recent Steam Deck news & updates.
They only feature one patch note each, but both are pretty useful updates in terms of accessibility and extended controller support. One is a bug fix for the new screen reader accessibility option that came with a patch last week, and the other is correct calibration for those using a Nintendo Switch Pro controller.
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- Screen Reader: Fixed an issue with screen reader announcements for screen reader settings not being interruptible.
- Steam Input: Fixed thumbstick centering range for Nintendo Switch Pro controllers.
Should you opt in to the Steam Deck Beta?
As with most Betas, if you require a stable experience from your setup, then the Steam Deck Beta client isn’t for you, as you run the risk of your console crashing and freezing, likely requiring you to wind back the update. Not that this is a common issue with the Steam Deck’s updates.
Regardless, you should only really use the Beta channel if there’s a specific feature (like the two mentioned above) that you wish to be included/patched and don’t want to wait for it to be implemented in the stable release. Either that, or if you want to be part of the process to help iron out the new version of the OS by submitting bug reports, etc. There’s also the ‘Preview’ channel, which is more experimental and less stable than Beta.
How do you get on the Steam Deck Beta?
lf you are confident that you do want to give the Beta a whirl, simply follow these steps:
- Start by pressing the Steam button on your device.
- Go to Settings, then choose the System tab.
- Scroll down to find the Beta Participation area.
- Click on the drop-down menu under System Update Channel and pick Beta from the list.
- Once selected, confirm and restart your Steam Deck when prompted.
How do I go back to the stable channel if I no longer want to use the Beta?
If you decide to leave the Beta program, you can return to the stable version by revisiting the System Update Channel in the Settings > System menu and selecting Stable instead of Beta. A system restart will be required, and your Steam Deck will switch to the latest stable software version during the update process.
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