Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Over the last few days I've been testing a few different controllers on the Steam Deck using weird controller adapters.
Products in this video:
❯ DualSense Controller: amzn.to/3UISV8O
❯ 8Bitdo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller w/ charging dock: amzn.to/45768hW
❯ Elecom Wiimote Port to USB: amzn.to/4mn0UEk
❯ Refurbished Wii Classic Pro Controller: amzn.to/3UawWHL
❯ SNES Classic Edition: amzn.to/451wK3M
❯ Hyperkin N64 to USB Adapter: amzn.to/4flrH1s
❯ GameCube Controller USB Adapter: amzn.to/41v3T5x
❯ GameCube Controller: amzn.to/4fmPMFf
❯ DualShock 2 to USB Adapter: amzn.to/45xkI2d
❯ Refurbished PS2 DualShock 2 Controller: amzn.to/45eetQZ
❯ Refurbished Xbox S Controller: amzn.to/4otRZD5
❯ Refurbished Xbox Duke Controller: amzn.to/451TsZy
❯ Xbox male to USB female cable: amzn.to/3IZ6Mp3
❯ Xbox female to USB male: amzn.to/45CK6n6
❯ Xbox Memory Unit: amzn.to/4fj8qh6
*My Game*
❯ Get the source code: github.com/heavyelementinc/dudelings-foss
❯ Dudelings on Humble: humblebundleinc.sjv.io/9LWQeW
❯ Dudelings: Arcade Sportsball: store.steampowered.com/bundle/41202/Dudelings_Arcade_Sportsball_Deluxe_Edition/?utm_source=yt-every-video
❯ Dudelings on Google Play: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.heavyelement.dudelings&pcampaignid=yt-every-video
❯ Dudelings on Itch.io: heavy-element.itch.io/dudelings
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Best Steam Deck Accessories:
❯ SanDisk 1 TB card: amzn.to/3z8mMfH
❯ Steam Deck Dock: amzn.to/3PDjgkt
❯ Steam Deck accessories: amzn.to/4c2XKkM
❯ DualSense: amzn.to/3WR1u1R
❯ Gulikit KK3 Max controller amzn.to/4dqRaoC
❯ DualSense Edge: amzn.to/4cuzIyd
❯ 8Bitdo Pro 2: amzn.to/46R7hcz
❯ Amazon Suggested Products: amzn.to/4fAha2h
*Elsewhere on the Web*
❯ ✍🏻 My Writings: gardinerbryant.com
❯ 🎙️ My podcast: podcast.subscribeto.me
❯ ✉️ Email Newsletter: heavyelement.com/newsletter
❯ 🐘 Mastodon: https://mastodon.online/@gardiner_bryant
❯ 💬 Revolt: rvlt.gg/gk6w4G3P
❯ 🌐 Heavy Element: heavyelement.com
*Support the Show*
❯ ✒️ Become a Member: gardinerbryant.com/#/portal
❯ 🕴️My Games: store.steampowered.com/search/?publisher=Heavy%20Element
❯ 🎮 Humble affiliate: humblebundleinc.sjv.io/4GmJdL
❯ 🕹️ GOG affiliate: adtr.co/ct8fzu
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About Gardiner Bryant: A native Maine resident, Gardiner (yes, that's his first name) is an enthusiastic Linux evangelist, a believer in the efficacy and superiority of the Free and Open Source way, and President of Heavy Element. Heavy Element offers web design, media production, and YouTube consulting services to individuals and companies in Maine and beyond.
heavyelement.com
Gardiner Bryant is a privacy advocate and public speaker on the topic. Learn more about his speaking series and schedule an engagement at your institution at gardinerbryant.com
-- Chapters --
00:00 Introduction
01:11 What you'll need
01:54 WiiMote Nunchuck (I2C to USB converter)
03:31 Wii Classic Pro controller
05:48 SNES Classic Edition controller
07:51 N64 to USB adapter
09:55 EDIT: I got the N64 controller working!
12:04 GameCube WiiU Adapter
14:20 DualShock 2 to USB adapter
16:16 Original Xbox Duke controller
18:41 What about the original Xbox Memory Cards?
19:39 Microsoft SideWinder Game Pad
Over the last few days I've been testing a few different controllers on the Steam Deck using weird controller adapters.
Products in this video:
❯ DualSense Controller: amzn.to/3UISV8O
❯ 8Bitdo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller w/ charging dock: amzn.to/45768hW
❯ Elecom Wiimote Port to USB: amzn.to/4mn0UEk
❯ Refurbished Wii Classic Pro Controller: amzn.to/3UawWHL
❯ SNES Classic Edition: amzn.to/451wK3M
❯ Hyperkin N64 to USB Adapter: amzn.to/4flrH1s
❯ GameCube Controller USB Adapter: amzn.to/41v3T5x
❯ GameCube Controller: amzn.to/4fmPMFf
❯ DualShock 2 to USB Adapter: amzn.to/45xkI2d
❯ Refurbished PS2 DualShock 2 Controller: amzn.to/45eetQZ
❯ Refurbished Xbox S Controller: amzn.to/4otRZD5
❯ Refurbished Xbox Duke Controller: amzn.to/451TsZy
❯ Xbox male to USB female cable: amzn.to/3IZ6Mp3
❯ Xbox female to USB male: amzn.to/45CK6n6
❯ Xbox Memory Unit: amzn.to/4fj8qh6
*My Game*
❯ Get the source code: github.com/heavyelementinc/dudelings-foss
❯ Dudelings on Humble: humblebundleinc.sjv.io/9LWQeW
❯ Dudelings: Arcade Sportsball: store.steampowered.com/bundle/41202/Dudelings_Arcade_Sportsball_Deluxe_Edition/?utm_source=yt-every-video
❯ Dudelings on Google Play: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.heavyelement.dudelings&pcampaignid=yt-every-video
❯ Dudelings on Itch.io: heavy-element.itch.io/dudelings
*Affiliate links*
Services I Recommend:
❯ Proton Drive: go.getproton.me/aff_c?offer_id=43&aff_id=10074
❯ Proton Pass: go.getproton.me/aff_c?offer_id=38&aff_id=10074
❯ Proton VPN: go.getproton.me/aff_c?offer_id=26&aff_id=10074
❯ Proton Mail: go.getproton.me/aff_c?offer_id=7&aff_id=10074
Best Steam Deck Accessories:
❯ SanDisk 1 TB card: amzn.to/3z8mMfH
❯ Steam Deck Dock: amzn.to/3PDjgkt
❯ Steam Deck accessories: amzn.to/4c2XKkM
❯ DualSense: amzn.to/3WR1u1R
❯ Gulikit KK3 Max controller amzn.to/4dqRaoC
❯ DualSense Edge: amzn.to/4cuzIyd
❯ 8Bitdo Pro 2: amzn.to/46R7hcz
❯ Amazon Suggested Products: amzn.to/4fAha2h
*Elsewhere on the Web*
❯ ✍🏻 My Writings: gardinerbryant.com
❯ 🎙️ My podcast: podcast.subscribeto.me
❯ ✉️ Email Newsletter: heavyelement.com/newsletter
❯ 🐘 Mastodon: https://mastodon.online/@gardiner_bryant
❯ 💬 Revolt: rvlt.gg/gk6w4G3P
❯ 🌐 Heavy Element: heavyelement.com
*Support the Show*
❯ ✒️ Become a Member: gardinerbryant.com/#/portal
❯ 🕴️My Games: store.steampowered.com/search/?publisher=Heavy%20Element
❯ 🎮 Humble affiliate: humblebundleinc.sjv.io/4GmJdL
❯ 🕹️ GOG affiliate: adtr.co/ct8fzu
❯ 🛒 Amazon affiliate: amzn.to/3iYb4gd
❯ ✉️ Proton affiliate: go.getproton.me/aff_c?offer_id=7&aff_id=10074
❯ 🪙 Bitcoin: bc1qgz3r4yhzvxm7s8srutkvlnm2c70n8gga4j259e
About Gardiner Bryant: A native Maine resident, Gardiner (yes, that's his first name) is an enthusiastic Linux evangelist, a believer in the efficacy and superiority of the Free and Open Source way, and President of Heavy Element. Heavy Element offers web design, media production, and YouTube consulting services to individuals and companies in Maine and beyond.
heavyelement.com
Gardiner Bryant is a privacy advocate and public speaker on the topic. Learn more about his speaking series and schedule an engagement at your institution at gardinerbryant.com
-- Chapters --
00:00 Introduction
01:11 What you'll need
01:54 WiiMote Nunchuck (I2C to USB converter)
03:31 Wii Classic Pro controller
05:48 SNES Classic Edition controller
07:51 N64 to USB adapter
09:55 EDIT: I got the N64 controller working!
12:04 GameCube WiiU Adapter
14:20 DualShock 2 to USB adapter
16:16 Original Xbox Duke controller
18:41 What about the original Xbox Memory Cards?
19:39 Microsoft SideWinder Game Pad
