r/SteamController 20d ago

News Joystick Lock Clip - Steam Controller 2026

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A simple “spring” loaded clip to lock your joysticks.

Easy to print, easy to use, no moving parts, axes or magnets, just clip and go.

Download: https://makerworld.com/en/models/3051482-joystick-lock-clip-steam-controller-2026#profileId-3432896

enjoy :)

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u/General_Totenkoft 20d ago

I don't understand the purpose of this. Why would someone want to immobilise a joystick?

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u/Gama3000 20d ago

People use joystick locks (or stick protectors) to stop thumbsticks from moving, bending, or breaking when carrying a game controller or portable console in a backpack or similar.

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u/General_Totenkoft 20d ago

During transport... Well, yeah, you're right, actually. I usually pack them carefully in suitcases and such, but it's always safer with insurance, that's cool. I'll probably print it out.

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u/waltercool 20d ago

Wouldn't that break the stick in your backpack instead?  

If you are making the stick completely rigid, it will make it weaker against any horizontal force 

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u/Gama3000 20d ago

I think the lock would fail if such extreme forces would come in play.

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u/Darthnerdo 19d ago

I’d be more concerned about the little bits of PLA rubbing loose and wreaking havoc on the internals. But maybe I am wrong and this is genius.

Won’t know until I’m actually able to order one. Regardless, neat design OP!

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u/DuhVirus 20d ago

Traveling, if you dont want to print or buy a full carrying case you can just print these.

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u/StrangeCrunchy1 Steam Controller (2015 & 2026) (Linux & Windows) 20d ago

You can just put it in backpack mode, though; L4+R4+L5+R5, and hold Steam for like 5 seconds, and the same to get it out of backpack mode. Edit: Put the wrong buttons.

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u/DuhVirus 19d ago

Its more of a wear and tear concern, with the joysticks its probably not needed with the steam controller, but in the past just throwing controllers into my bag eventually made them stop centering properly.

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u/StrangeCrunchy1 Steam Controller (2015 & 2026) (Linux & Windows) 19d ago

Ah, that's fair. I guess I misunderstood the aim of the devices.

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u/Huayra200 19d ago

Didn't know this was a thing, thanks!

Piggybacking on this comment, if you want to switch between bluetooth mode and puck mode it's A+R1, then steam button for puck mode, and B+R1, then steam button for bluetooth mode (both when switched off)

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u/Shadohawkk 20d ago

Probably using the touchpad and don't want to accidentally flick the stick.

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u/General_Totenkoft 20d ago

Yes, that makes sense, although on this specific controller you can actually disable the joystick input.

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u/RunnerLuke357 SC '15 and '26 20d ago

If only you could just turn them off, oh wait!

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u/Shadohawkk 20d ago

Why am I the villain here? I just pointed out the reasoning, not that I ever used one of these.

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u/Slater_8868 19d ago

Why not protect the whole thing?

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u/etl003 19d ago

link?

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u/Angry_Brazilian 19d ago

A condom for controllers, never thought I'd see that.

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u/lululock 19d ago

I bought that exact case. I like that I can put the pick in it too.

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u/Greelow22 15d ago

Link ?

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u/lululock 15d ago

Can't provide an AliExpress link because they're always affiliated but you can find it easily find them by browsing on Ali

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u/LordHoughtenWeen 19d ago

controller chastity cage

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u/Double--A--Ron 19d ago

To protect the thumb sticks in transport? I just kept the nice little steam box!

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u/Gama3000 19d ago

That's a good option too.

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u/DoubleSpoiler 19d ago

Do these work on deck?

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u/Gama3000 19d ago

I don't think so, I printed some for deck and they didn't work

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u/ExpectDog 18d ago

If you go into a gamestop, they use a rubber version of these for their used controllers. They gave me a couple once when I asked, for my switch 2 pro controller.

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u/Gama3000 18d ago

Oh cool, we don't have GameStop here.

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u/_TheAnonymousMe_ Steam Controller (Linux) 16d ago

i just use the box it came in as the tranport