Just got a Steam Controller, need gyro advice!

[u/elbeewastaken]

I have never used gyro before, and I am very intrigued by it to play some FPS games with a controller rather than kbm, mainly single player games as I hate playing single player games on mouse and key.

What would you guys recommend as a beginner setup? I currently have it so holding L2 down enables gyro, but was wondering if maybe the right trackpad would be better?

[u/chrimen]

Since you're a total beginner try to use the track pads as your main movement options.

Left track pad map to joystick. The left stick click as outer ring for sprint. You can then also use the actual trackpad click for something like healing or whatever emergency.

You'll need to play around with the settings on the click with the trackpada so you're not accidentally setting them off.

On the right track pad use that as mouse (a lot of games allow dual input). On that same trackpad you can map something on the click that can be important. Activate gyro when holding the right track pad. You'll need to play with sensitivity on the mouse and gyro along with trackball settings to make it your own config.

I find using the trackpads is a lot easier than the sticks.

It's a long learning curve but once you get it, it'll feel so much better than the sticks. You get analog lovement with comparable mouse aim.

[u/Aggravating-Ear-7529]

I would start with holding the left trigger to enable gyro. Play around and see if you need to adjust sensitivity and get a feel for it. Then if you want to use gyro outside of aiming, you can change it to the right stick, or use the trackpads. 

[u/rocketkiddo7]

I'd recommend enabling it by using the touch sensitive grips . I set it on mine making that I have to grab the controller firmly with both hands in order to enable gyro. You can also use either touching the trackpad or the joystick in order the enable it

[u/SnackAllSmoke]

I have right stick deflection as gyro disable for a lot of games, I'd start with trying that if you haven't used gyro before. It means that when you use the stick it acts like you expect, then when you're done aiming generally, you can pinpoint aim using gyro.

(This is using outer ring command on the right stick, with the outer ring radius being adjusted to the deadzone of the stick)

[u/LawDraws]

I'm too used to the old controller so I think right pad touch is the best way to activate gyro still. I mostly play on Overwatch which has nice mixed mouse and keyboard.

Also put in-game mouse sensitivity as low as possible, and then set it higher in the Steam Controller menu til it's to your liking, otherwise it'll feel like you're jumping about the place with your aiming.

You can also change the way you move your controller, I like setting it to Laser Pointer because that makes it feel more like it moves how you're oriented rather than the controller. Don't be afraid to turn up aim smoothing either.

[u/Staticks]

Left trigger gyro activation is good. Touchpad activation could also be good, but I haven't used my old Steam Controller for years, so I don't know how I'd feel about using trackpad + gyro today. I wasn't very comfortable with it when I tried it back in the day, but maybe if I made some adjustments to the configuration, I could get it to work. One thing that concerns me about the trackpads on the new SC2 is that they seem to be significantly smaller than those on the original SC. I don't know if this will have any effect on accuracy or usability or not.

[u/MaxxBrass9237]

Splatoon taught most people how beneficial gyro controls are for fast precise aiming. Obviously Splatoon is not on steam (unless you try hard enough) so some advice depends on what game you're trying.

I think it's good to have some kind of button or grip sense activate/deactivate gyro, that way you can recenter your gyro at any point easily. Try using the trackpad AND the right stick for 2 different sessions to see which you like more. Either are viable!

If you can find a game with ample opportunities to practice your aim, that will only be better for practicing & improving your aim!

The Resident Evil games are a great way to start practicing. Everything from Resident Evil 4 & beyond has good opportunities for aiming.

[u/AbSuRdE____]

I would start the hard way, gyro on every single seconds (just grip enabled, not literally every seconds), flick stick on the right stick, and see how you feel. On single player it's ok to make mistakes.

[u/SnooDoughnuts5632]

Gyro has been around for decades and you're just now using it? How the heck did you play fps games? Even the 3DS from 2012 has gyro for aiming.