Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 4 hours ago
Testing 30 Steam Deck 3D prints in 30 days. Day 22: Portal Companion Cube Storage Box - not a Steam Deck accessory, but a Valve classic.
✅ 5h 14m print time
✅ 177g filament (multi-color)
✅ 10 minute assembly
✅ Snap-fit design (glue optional)
✅ Functional storage
NOT A STEAM DECK ACCESSORY:
This is the Companion Cube from Portal—another Valve game. Every Steam Deck owner needs to have played Portal, and they need their very own Companion Cube.
MULTI-COLOR PRINT:
White base, pink hearts, matte grey accents. Print quality is fantastic. The multi-color hearts are perfect. Super accurate replica—captures the Companion Cube exactly.
ASSEMBLY:
Corners have pegs that fit into holes in top and bottom. Pieces snap together—fits tight without glue.
I super glued the bottom section for stability, kept the lid removable (lift-off). Ten minutes total. Wait for glue to dry before removing lid, or corner pieces might pop off. Easy to clip back on if they do.
STORAGE FUNCTIONALITY:
Replica first, storage second. Threw in a cable, two USB sticks, SD card—still had lots of room left. Very practical capacity.
There are other storage solutions, but none look this cool.
BUILD QUALITY:
Feels sturdy once assembled. Lid is snug. Fit is really well designed—pieces lock together perfectly.
Really well made replica that you can also use as storage.
PORTAL FAN PERSPECTIVE:
I love Portal. Played it when it first came out. Portal fans will absolutely appreciate this. This one's actually going to a Portal fan as a gift after filming.
THE VERDICT:
Worth printing. Highly recommended. Every Steam Deck owner needs their very own Companion Cube.
"This was a triumph. I'm making a note here: Huge success. It's hard to overstate my satisfaction."
Portal fans: Is the Companion Cube coming home with you?
Verdict: Worth Printing ✅
STL: makerworld.com/en/models/555972-portal-companion-cube-box#profileId-474724
Design by Zaxxon64 on MakerWorld
#SteamDeck #Portal #CompanionCube #Valve #3DPrinting #StillAlive #MultiColor #GamingNostalgia #MakerWorld
Testing 30 Steam Deck 3D prints in 30 days. Day 22: Portal Companion Cube Storage Box - not a Steam Deck accessory, but a Valve classic.
✅ 5h 14m print time
✅ 177g filament (multi-color)
✅ 10 minute assembly
✅ Snap-fit design (glue optional)
✅ Functional storage
NOT A STEAM DECK ACCESSORY:
This is the Companion Cube from Portal—another Valve game. Every Steam Deck owner needs to have played Portal, and they need their very own Companion Cube.
MULTI-COLOR PRINT:
White base, pink hearts, matte grey accents. Print quality is fantastic. The multi-color hearts are perfect. Super accurate replica—captures the Companion Cube exactly.
ASSEMBLY:
Corners have pegs that fit into holes in top and bottom. Pieces snap together—fits tight without glue.
I super glued the bottom section for stability, kept the lid removable (lift-off). Ten minutes total. Wait for glue to dry before removing lid, or corner pieces might pop off. Easy to clip back on if they do.
STORAGE FUNCTIONALITY:
Replica first, storage second. Threw in a cable, two USB sticks, SD card—still had lots of room left. Very practical capacity.
There are other storage solutions, but none look this cool.
BUILD QUALITY:
Feels sturdy once assembled. Lid is snug. Fit is really well designed—pieces lock together perfectly.
Really well made replica that you can also use as storage.
PORTAL FAN PERSPECTIVE:
I love Portal. Played it when it first came out. Portal fans will absolutely appreciate this. This one's actually going to a Portal fan as a gift after filming.
THE VERDICT:
Worth printing. Highly recommended. Every Steam Deck owner needs their very own Companion Cube.
"This was a triumph. I'm making a note here: Huge success. It's hard to overstate my satisfaction."
Portal fans: Is the Companion Cube coming home with you?
Verdict: Worth Printing ✅
STL: makerworld.com/en/models/555972-portal-companion-cube-box#profileId-474724
Design by Zaxxon64 on MakerWorld
#SteamDeck #Portal #CompanionCube #Valve #3DPrinting #StillAlive #MultiColor #GamingNostalgia #MakerWorld
![Connect PS4 Controller to PC [Quick & Easy Guide]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jyLJdN8I3yA/mqdefault.jpg "Connect PS4 Controller to PC [Quick & Easy Guide]
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Connecting a PS4 DualShock 4 controller to your PC only takes a few steps — pairing over Bluetooth in Windows, then setting up PlayStation controller support in Steam so games recognise it correctly. This guide also covers how to check which games actually support the DualShock 4 natively before you start.
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[00:00] | Turn On PC Bluetooth
[00:00] | Put the Controller in Pairing Mode
[00:00] | Pair in Windows
[00:00] | Steam Controller Settings
[00:00] | PlayStation Controller Support Options Explained
[00:00] | Finding DualShock 4-Supported Games on Steam
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![Connect PS4 Controller to iPhone or iPad [Quick & Easy]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/kfAF-6zFux8/mqdefault.jpg "Connect PS4 Controller to iPhone or iPad [Quick & Easy]
In this video: how to connect a PS4 controller to an iPhone or iPad quickly and easily.
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The DualShock 4 (CUH-ZCT1) is the PlayStation 4s controller. It has several new features from DualShock 3. One new feature is a built-in two-point capacitive touch pad on the front of the controller, which can be clicked.[35] This allows the touch pad to represent multiple buttons, as demonstrated in the PS4 version of Elite Dangerous in which the four corners of the touch pad can be mapped to a separate clickable actions.[36] The controller supports motion detection via a three-axis gyroscope and three-axis accelerometer and vibration.[35] It includes a non-removable,[37] rechargeable 3.7 V, 1000 mAh lithium-ion battery, which can be charged while the system is in rest mode. It weighs 210 g (7.4 oz) and has dimensions of 162 mm × 52 mm × 98 mm (6.4 in × 2.0 in × 3.9 in).[37]
The front of the controller features a light bar containing three LEDs that, when lit in conjunction, cause the light bar to glow a variety of colors. Developed for PlayStation VR,[38] it can be used to identify players by matching the colors of the characters they control in a game, or to provide enhanced feedback or immersion by changing patterns or colors in reaction to gameplay.[39][40] An early example of this is displayed in the game Grand Theft Auto V; the light bar will flash red and blue when the player is wanted by the police, simulating the flashing lights of a police car. The light bar is also used in conjunction with the PlayStation Camera to judge the positions and movements of multiple players.[39]
The controller features several input and output connectors: a stereo headset jack (3.5 mm CTIA TRRS connector), a micro-USB port, and an extension port.[35] It can be charged using the console, using a dedicated charging station, or via microUSB using a standalone charger.[35] It also includes a mono speaker, like the Wii Remote, and is the second major controller in video game history to have such feature.[35]
The DualShock 4 features the following buttons: PS button, SHARE button, OPTIONS button, directional buttons, action buttons (triangle, circle, cross,[41] square), shoulder buttons (R1/L1), triggers (R2/L2), analog stick click buttons (L3/R3), and a touch pad click button.[35] These mark several changes from the DualShock 3 and other previous PlayStation controllers. The START and SELECT buttons have been merged into a single OPTIONS button.[35][37] A dedicated SHARE button allows players to upload screenshots and videos from their gameplay experiences.[35] The joysticks and triggers have been redesigned based on developer input,[35] with the ridged surface of the joysticks now featuring an outer ring surrounding the convex dome caps.
The DualShock 4s buttons differ slightly in functionality from the DualShock 3. Only the L2 and R2 triggers are pressure-sensitive, a change from the functionality of the DualShock 2 and 3. This is likely due to the fact that most games did not utilize these buttons as well as due to it not being used on competitors controllers.
The PlayStation 3 is forward compatible with the DualShock 4 (originally only via a microUSB cable). Firmware update 4.60 for the PS3 added wireless connectivity; however, motion and vibration functions are not supported.[42] As the START and SELECT buttons are no longer present, the OPTIONS and SHARE buttons respectively replace them. The PS button does not work, thus requiring the console to be reset in order to go back to the menu.")
![Connect Xbox Series X/S Controller to iPhone 2023 [Quick & Easy]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/moZkH0W2lwc/mqdefault.jpg "Connect Xbox Series X/S Controller to iPhone 2023 [Quick & Easy]
In this video: how to connect an Xbox Series controller to an iPhone or iPad quickly and easily.
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Xbox Wireless Controller and accessories for Xbox Series X/S
See also: Xbox Wireless Controller § Third revision (2020)
Front view of the Xbox Series X and Series S wireless controller, showing the additional share button and revised cosmetics.
An Xbox Series X/S controller in Shock Blue
The Series X and Series S ship with an updated version of the Xbox Wireless Controller intended to fit a larger range of hand sizes. They include same key buttons as the past controllers: two analog joysticks that can be depressed, a circle pad, four action buttons, two system buttons (View and Menu), the main Xbox home button, two grip triggers (left and right), and two shoulder buttons (left and right). The new controller adds a Share button alongside the View and Menu buttons; pressing Share once takes a screenshot, while holding the button begins a Game DVR recording.[60][61]
Microsoft found that by aiming the size to fit an eight-year-olds hands, they were able to make the design fit a larger section of the population; it thus features more sculpted grips, and has reduced and rounded trigger buttons.[61] The D-pad is a new concave design that senior console designer Ryan Whitaker said was a means to merge the normal D-pad style on the standard Xbox One controller and the version on the Elite variant to accommodate a range of playstyles.[61] Small tactile dot patterns have been added to the buttons to help players orient fingers on the controls.[61] The controller continues to use two AA batteries, though a rechargeable battery pack is available as an accessory. Microsoft found from focus group studies that players were split nearly 50/50 on the use of batteries versus recharging and thus gave the controller the option to use either.[29]
The controller uses the same wireless protocol introduced by the Xbox One, and is backward compatible with existing Xbox One consoles. Existing Xbox One controllers are also compatible with Xbox Series X.[61][54][62] The new controller also supports the Bluetooth Low Energy standard allowing it to pair with mobile devices and other hardware supporting that standard, and has internal storage to remember those connections.[61] It uses a USB-C connector for wired use and charging (with the optional battery kit) rather than USB Micro-B
iPhone
The iPhone is a line of smartphones produced by Apple Inc. which uses Apples own iOS mobile operating system. The first-generation iPhone was announced by then-Apple CEO Steve Jobs on January 9, 2007. Since then, Apple has annually released new iPhone models and iOS updates. As of November 1, 2018, more than 2.2 billion iPhones had been sold. As of 2022, the iPhone accounts for 15.6% of global smartphone market share.[3]
The iPhone was the first mobile phone with multi-touch technology.[4] Since the iPhones launch, it gained larger screen sizes, video-recording, waterproofing, and many accessibility features. Up to iPhone 8 and 8 Plus, iPhones had a single button on the front panel with the Touch ID fingerprint sensor. Since iPhone X, iPhone models have switched to a nearly bezel-less front screen design with Face ID facial recognition, and app switching activated by gestures. Touch ID is still used for the budget iPhone SE series.
The iPhone is one of the two largest smartphone platforms in the world alongside Android, and is a large part of the luxury market. The iPhone has generated large profits for Apple, making it one of the worlds most valuable publicly traded companies. The first-generation iPhone was described as a revolution for the mobile phone industry and subsequent models have also garnered praise.[5] The iPhone has been credited with popularizing the smartphone and slate form factor, and with creating a large market for smartphone apps, or app economy. As of January 2017, Apples App Store contained more than 2.2 million applications for the iPhone.")
