A recent beta update from Steam added new features for players using Xbox controllers. One of the most interesting additions is for Xbox Elite controller users, who can now use Valve software to connect the accessory’s rear paddles to the controller settings. The feature gives players more flexibility in how to use the extra entries on the premium controller.
Other updates for Xbox controllers include the ability to link the X Series gamepad’s share button in the controller settings and the ability to use more than four Xbox controllers with Steam at the same time. Support for trigger rumble has also been added for games that use the Windows.Gaming.Input API.
The Steam beta client also includes a new drop-down menu for PS5 controller users, which allows you to customize the controller LED. It can now be enabled or disabled permanently or enabled only when multiple controllers are connected. The update also adds support for the Wooting Two keyboard, which has features like analog key input.
For now, these new features are only available on the Steam beta client, which you can choose to access the Settings menu, select Account and use the drop-down menu in the Beta participation section. The Xbox controller features will also need to be enabled in the General Controller Setting section of Steam settings and will require the installation of a driver.