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Steam Deck Client Beta Update: QR code login, Steam Input, and more

Note: This update is for the Steam Deck Beta and Preview channels, and includes new features that are still being tested. You can opt into this in Settings > System > Steam Update Channel.

General:
  • Updated Big Picture is now available for testing. You can read more about it in this blog post.
  • Added login flow that supports new QR code functionality
  • Collections view can now show more than two rows of collections and allow scrolling
  • Navigating down through app activity won't start scrolling up when passing over the post activity box
  • Reduced client load times for users with large game libraries
  • Reduced size of Steam client download
  • Fixed incorrectly sized Discovery Queue UI
  • Fixed incorrect size of Main Menu in docked mode with 4k displays
  • Fixed an issue where some dialogs opened from menus only responded to touch
  • Fixed an issue where the “Switch to Desktop” option would not work
  • Fixed library view on certain resolutions not scrolling with gamepad
  • Fixed bluetooth failing to turn on in gaming mode if it was disabled in desktop mode


Steam Input
  • Fixed doubled input for Nintendo Joy-Cons controllers
  • Gyro Yaw & Roll Combined now allows negative contribution values from both sources.
  • FlickStick output can now be Inverted, and can be sent to X or Y Mouse axis.
  • Fix for FlickStick turning when exiting an overlay layer with the stick still thrown.
  • Desktop Controller Layout Now defaults to a desktop friendly set of controls. Long-Pressing Menu Button will toggle back and forth to a Gamepad friendly layout.