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TheSteam Deckhas many options to make a gameplay experience unique to its users. The Steam Deck’s versatility makes it comparable to a PC while offering the portability and convenience of a Nintendo Switch. Of course, the Steam library is vast and packed with titles from smaller indies to triple-A games.
Each game played on the Steam Deck has adjustable graphics, so they meet the fidelity and frame rate requirements. In addition, users can adjust and play around with their controller settings. A popular feature on the Steam Deck is the Gyroscope controls, which allow players to look around the scenery in a 3D game without moving the control sticks. However, not every game benefits from Gyro controls, and many gamers will prefer to either fine-tune or turn the feature off altogether. The instructions below will guideSteam Deck userson changing the Gyro controls on the device.
Updated Jul 06, 2025, by Michael Llewellyn:Fans of Gyro controls swear by how versatile and more accurate they are with first-person shooters. However, the control system isn’t for everybody, and many players would prefer to turn this feature off. This guide is updated to include useful links for Steam Deck and adjustments to the steps for clarity.
How To Switch Off Gyro Controls On The Steam Deck
The Gyro controls on the Steam Deck can be innovative for games like theDead Space RemakeandGoat Simulator. However, there are games where the camera can behave erratically with a title likeSekiro. Luckily,the Steam Deck allows players to change the controller settingsto their liking. To switch the Gyro controls off, use the following steps:
That’s everything needed to switch off the Gyro controls completely. However, as mentioned above, some users love the Gyro controls and will prefer to tailor these features to their liking. Steam Deck users can adjust and recalibrate the Gyro controls from settings.
Recalibrating Gyro Controls On The Steam Deck
Knowing how to recalibrate the Gyro controls on the Steam Deck is a must for players who want to ensure that every aspect of their gaming experience is perfect without any drift. The guide below will indicate where these settings are:
That’s everything needed to turn off and calibrate the Gyro controls on the Steam Deck. However, be aware that the settings are individual to each profile, andshared users on the Steam Deckwill need to calibrate it themselves,
