The controller support Rumble over Bluetooth after update. Wired still works, newer version (2016 onwards, sold as 'Xbox Wireless Controller') can be paired native using Bluetooth. Steam Link doesn't support the wireless adapter alone, but through VirtualHere it's supposed to work. Some clones (CECHZC2H Bluetooth DualShochIII and OUBANG PS3 Controller Wireless Dualshock3) won't work wirelessly. Unplug USB cable then press again PS button and now DS3 works over bluetooth. To pair over bluetooth: connect via USB cable press PS button.

Natively supported wired and wireless (since beta build 554). Wired with charge and play attempts to connect to Xbox 360 and therefore does not work. Needs adapter, works natively with Steam Link. Since it's a license limitation to use more than one USB device, users can't use more than one device via this method. It requires extra configuration by the user. VirtualHere: Beta builds of Steam Link firmware can share one USB port with the host computer through VirtualHere.USB: Connecting the controller to the device via USB will have it recognized.Adapter: Adapters must be purchased from a third-party site and connected to the device to run the controller wirelessly.Native: Works wirelessly with Bluetooth or proprietary protocol (like the Steam Controller).

There are 4 different methods to connect a controller with If a controller is not listed, it is not compatible with Steam Link. Listed controllers work as normal unless otherwise stated. This page lists all controllers that are compatible with Steam Link and how they can be connected.

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