I want to play games like civ that are better played using mouse controls via the touch pads, so I want to use the steam deck as a controller. But the screen is a little too small and some games don’t have good ui scaling so I want to be able to play on the TV. What’s the best/easiest/cheapest way I can play on the TV while still using the steam deck as a controller? I have a Vizio tv that doesn’t support steam link but does support casting. Thanks!

  • @[email protected]
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    1 year ago

    Genki makes the Covert Dock, which I have experience with. It’s a bit expensive, but it’s easily portable and works with both the Deck and the Switch. With a long enough cable you could sit a distance away from the TV and still use the Deck like a controller.

    There are some Anker USB hubs with HDMI that would work for this application as well (in theory).

    • devtimiM
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      21 year ago

      The Genki covert dock was DOA when I got one, so I don’t trust them.

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        The Genki covert dock was DOA when I got one, so I don’t trust them.

        That’s a shame. I have two that have worked with no issues, aside from very minor hiccups.

      • Rho
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        11 year ago

        jsaux has a similar one, maybe that one’s better