Valve's new Steam Controller, released on May 4 for $99, quickly sold out, leading many gamers to consider their Steam Decks as makeshift controllers. The Steam Deck, equipped with haptic trackpads and a gyro, can be used with a PC through the Steam Link app, which allows for gameplay streaming. Users need to ensure both devices are on the same network and sign in to the same Steam account for the setup to work. By closing the Steam client in Desktop Mode, the Deck can fully utilize its input capabilities, providing a gaming experience similar to that of the Steam Controller. While the Deck does not convert into a wired controller, connecting both devices via Ethernet can reduce latency. For those seeking a more intricate solution, VirtualHere can be employed to make the Deck appear as a Steam Controller to Windows, although this method is more complex. Ultimately, while the Deck serves as a functional alternative, it does not completely replicate the experience of using the new Steam Controller.