Handheld Companion is All You Need! | Steam Deck | Ayaneo | ROG Ally

Handheld Companion is All You Need! | Steam Deck | Ayaneo | ROG Ally
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Today we will be revisiting Handheld Companion on the Steam Deck in Windows (Windeck). We will also talk about why Handheld Companion may be worth a try on the ROG Ally. We covered some of the updates and responded to some of your questions in this video as well. If you enjoy this video or find it helpful, please leave a LIKE and also SUBSCRIBE for more. If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to drop by our Discord server. Link is in this description. 👆
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
2:02 - Installing HC
2:29 - Will HC Get Me Banned in Competitive Shooter Games?
3:24 - How to Update HC Within the App
3:35 - How to Disable XBOX Gamebar
4:36 - How I Set Up My Handheld Companion
6:54 - How to Use Handheld Companion With Steam?
8:26 - Resolving Controller Issues (Double-Inputs)
9:07 - Conclusion
Download Handheld Companion:
github.com/Valkirie/HandheldC...
Hardware:
Steam Deck ~ 1.5 TB Dual Boot with SteamOS and Windows 11 | Custom AMD Vangogh Integrated Chip
Ayaneo Geek ~ Windows 11 | 2TB M.2 2280 Double-Sided SSD | 32 GB LPDDR5 RAM | Ryzen 7 6800U/Radeon 680M
Playstation 5 Digital Edition ~ 2 TB SSD Upgrade
Gaming PC ~ NVIDIA RTX 3090 | Intel i9 10850K CPU | 32 GB DDR4 RAM
Streaming PC ~ NVIDIA RTX 2080 Super | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X CPU | 32 GB DDR4 RAM
Playlists:
Steam Deck Gameplay Videos
• Steam Deck Gameplay Pl...
Steam Deck Tutorials:
How to Create Custom Overlays for the Steam Deck (Windows 11)... • How to Create Your Own...
Using Gyros in Windows for PS Remote Play (Handheld Companion)... • Steam Deck Windows Tip...
Handheld Companion Controller Support (Windows 11)... • Steam Deck Windows Tip...
My SWICD Setup for Best Controller Support... • Steam Deck Tips - My S...
How to Upgrade the Internal SSD... • Steam Deck Tips: How t...
How to Play Overwatch 2 in SteamOS... • Steam Deck Tips - How ...
How to Set Up the SteamOS UI in Windows... • SteamOS UI in Windows ...
Complete WinDeck (Windows 11 Only) Setup Tutorial... • From a Steam Deck to a...
How to Dual Boot Windows & SteamOS (SSD Partition Method)... • How to Dual Boot Windo...
How to Dual Boot Windows & SteamOS (SD Card Method)... • How to Dual Boot Windo...
How to Set Up Controller Support for Non-Steam Games (SWICD Method)... • How to Set Up Controll...
How to Set Up Controller Support for Non-Steam Games (GLoSC Method)... • How to Set Up Controll...
How to Set Up Custom Button Mappings in Windows:... • Custom Button Mapping,...
How to Share an SD card between Windows & SteamOS... • How to Share an SD Car...
How to Set Up Custom Boot Animations... • How to Set Up Custom B...
How to Play Any Game on the Steam Deck (Requires a PC)... • Play Any Game on the S...

[@OVERKILLGAMING786]

Handheld Companion is All You Need! | Steam Deck | Ayaneo | ROG Ally #steamdeck #handheldcompanion #windeck ▶ Overkill Gaming Discord Server: discord.gg/dCBMy6gFCk ▶ Twitter: twitter.com/OG_GameflixTV Today we will be revisiting Handheld Companion on the Steam Deck in Windows (Windeck). We will also talk about why Handheld Companion may be worth a try on the ROG Ally. We covered some of the updates and responded to some of your questions in this video as well. If you enjoy this video or find it helpful, please leave a LIKE and also SUBSCRIBE for more. If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to drop by our Discord server. Link is in this description. 👆 Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 2:02 - Installing HC 2:29 - Will HC Get Me Banned in Competitive Shooter Games? 3:24 - How to Update HC Within the App 3:35 - How to Disable XBOX Gamebar 4:36 - How I Set Up My Handheld Companion 6:54 - How to Use Handheld Companion With Steam? 8:26 - Resolving Controller Issues (Double-Inputs) 9:07 - Conclusion Download Handheld Companion: github.com/Valkirie/HandheldCompanion/releases/download/0.15.1.1/Handheld.Companion-Release-net7.0-0.15.1.1-offline.exe Hardware: Steam Deck ~ 1.5 TB Dual Boot with SteamOS and Windows 11 | Custom AMD Vangogh Integrated Chip Ayaneo Geek ~ Windows 11 | 2TB M.2 2280 Double-Sided SSD | 32 GB LPDDR5 RAM | Ryzen 7 6800U/Radeon 680M Playstation 5 Digital Edition ~ 2 TB SSD Upgrade Gaming PC ~ NVIDIA RTX 3090 | Intel i9 10850K CPU | 32 GB DDR4 RAM Streaming PC ~ NVIDIA RTX 2080 Super | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X CPU | 32 GB DDR4 RAM Playlists: Steam Deck Gameplay Videos kzbin.info/aero/PLHR7H690ynSi8RhmDia5mzssgNrXlCjXg Steam Deck Tutorials: How to Create Custom Overlays for the Steam Deck (Windows 11)... kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZy2iJ54qKZgm5I Using Gyros in Windows for PS Remote Play (Handheld Companion)... kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZ3VonZ-edl5b8U Handheld Companion Controller Support (Windows 11)... kzbin.info/www/bejne/goLTfap3dqp2nac My SWICD Setup for Best Controller Support... kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZekhZ-tiNF_q7s How to Upgrade the Internal SSD... kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5jXcqWdd6uGZrs How to Play Overwatch 2 in SteamOS... kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6HTpn2OjreHqKM How to Set Up the SteamOS UI in Windows... kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmLYgnmjedl5rpY Complete WinDeck (Windows 11 Only) Setup Tutorial... kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXnFmYx9bLxphKc How to Dual Boot Windows & SteamOS (SSD Partition Method)... kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKXZdIl-hZV0qrs How to Dual Boot Windows & SteamOS (SD Card Method)... kzbin.info/www/bejne/kICWZKeHasl4arM How to Set Up Controller Support for Non-Steam Games (SWICD Method)... kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmq9kGSvZamLnqM How to Set Up Controller Support for Non-Steam Games (GLoSC Method)... kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKq0aqZmeZWXfaM How to Set Up Custom Button Mappings in Windows:... kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJ7Kpo2rm8uLm9E How to Share an SD card between Windows & SteamOS... kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIfSoJeuobRmpaM How to Set Up Custom Boot Animations... kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6SuoXimj9SraLc How to Play Any Game on the Steam Deck (Requires a PC)... kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKLZmIGPathnfNk

[@BenjaminLSR]

Thanks for your video. We're releasing a major build either today or tomorrow 🎉❤

[@owieuychiat6420]

Love the content bro! Thank you!

[@OVERKILLGAMING786]

Thank you!

[@AdmiralBison]

'Handheld Companion' is a heaven send for PC games that don't have controller support AND certain emulation games that require GYRO controlers like some PS3 Game via emulation as it will emulate the PS4 controller. Also STRONGLY recommend 'Handheld Control panel' as the first version has just come out last month and goes well with 'Handheld Companion' - it even make referencess to HC as a suggested software - HCP basically is an expanded control systems menu for handheld gaming PCs - TDP, volune, lighting, fan controls, power profiles etc...usable via controller and works with many handheld gaming PC devices - Steam Deck, Aya Neo, OneNet OXP 2, Asus ROG ally. Also STRONGLY recommend 'Playnite' Front end as HCP and HC reference 'Playnite' (HCP can also sync with Playnite) as a great library organizer and front end and works well with HC and HCP. HC, HCP and Playnite are three essential software for Handheld gaming PCs that all work well together.

[@thedaywalkervlog9860]

Thanks for the information bro

[@muneer3000]

The king of handheld information !

[@dielectric_boogaloo]

Beat guide, thanks 🙏

[@jophus0124]

Hello, have are you… I have a question where did you get the Teardown Skin on your Steam Deck, I saw some on Amazon but I read the reviews and the sticker didn’t fit right, the picture was blurry etc.. yours looked really awesome,, Thank you

[@OVERKILLGAMING786]

I'm doing well. Thanks for asking. I actually ordered this skin directly from DBrand. Here is the link: dbrand.com/shop/steam-deck-skins?design=ultramatte-teardown&gclid=CjwKCAjwhJukBhBPEiwAniIcNRDfHMV-vlj2SRkYcP4v4JgBVHOImkkij4SWO_mOIXuZynRZI3KQbxoCh0IQAvD_BwE#/customizer/edit/design

[@carlr.8825]

Nice Vid! Would like to know if there is a way to remap back buttons for game and not hotkeys. I usually use them for jump and crouch.

[@OVERKILLGAMING786]

Yes. If you go into the HC settings under the profiles tab and enable Controller layout you can map buttons to other buttons there.

[@carlr.8825]

@@OVERKILLGAMING786 thx for the reply. So it means I need to creat a game profile to be able map those buttons?

[@DylanTayag]

Downloading now

[@OVERKILLGAMING786]

Hey Dylan! Awesome! Glad to see you dropped by

[@puertoricanhammer6987]

👍

[@tonycurry5545]

Please do a video about gyro controls in Steam Deck Windows.

[@OVERKILLGAMING786]

I'll add it to the list

[@truthseeker057]

Thank you for these video guides. You mentioned that you were going to do another one focusing on how to set up gyro controls. I really need some help setting up a profile specifically for sim racing titles using the gyro/motion control for steering cars, and the triggers and buttons set to braking and acceleration, gear change etx. I haven’t even been able to find this information for Steam OS, let alone Windows, but I suppose they would both be similar? I would really appreciate your help with this, since I can’t work with the usual joystick control for steering since I’ve only ever played sim racing games using a FF wheel and pedals setup up to now, Thanks you.

[@hades862000]

excellent video, how you get all the overlay information that you have. my deck in extended overlay mode don't show temps

[@OVERKILLGAMING786]

Thanks! If you're using the built in overlay provided by HC, then it is only going to show temps for the CPU and not the GPU. This is even the case when using my custom overlay that I created and has to do with the APU itself. There is no way to retrieve temps for both that I am aware of. On other devices such as the ROG Ally or Ayaneo 2 I am able to get temps for both

[@hades862000]

@@OVERKILLGAMING786 ok, and you use other software (after burner) to make the custom overlay or only with the rivatuner, because I try with rivatunner but I don't know how

[@OVERKILLGAMING786]

I use Riva Tuner and HWInfo. Here is my video showing how I made one of my overlays, step by step... kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZy2iJ54qKZgm5I

[@hades862000]

@@OVERKILLGAMING786 Perfect now I understand and made my own overlay for my deck. thx

[@bigvic71C]

Can you make a youtube short how tonsetup trackpads to work with ps plus games that need the trackpad? Like the ghost of tsushima? Ty

[@OVERKILLGAMING786]

Does PS Plus even work anymore with Dual Shock emulators? The official PS Remote Play app no longer works after the last update. Probably due to Sony releasing their own handheld. They wanted to eliminate any handheld competition. Everyone I know has switched to using Chiaki. I will look into it

[@gteniente9744]

Have you tried this recently with any of the ayaneo devices?

[@OVERKILLGAMING786]

Yes. I have this on my Ayaneo 2 Geek. The only difference is that it has the 6800U instead of the 7840U. Everything else is the same. It works good. I deleted the AyaSpace and I use HC in it's place

[@fly_boi]

How'd you get the front see through plate?

[@OVERKILLGAMING786]

Its the DBrand Teardown Skin... dbrand.com/shop/steam-deck-skins?design=ultramatte-teardown&gclid=Cj0KCQjwmtGjBhDhARIsAEqfDEekouYty07JhFNKx8t-NyCWk0eDGppufWUAzd-KLaStw1Sam8ERM00aArIpEALw_wcB#/customizer/edit/design

[@loumart4180]

At the 1:18 mark, how can I manually change TDP like that, it doesn't show that anymore on the latest version under performance, I have the Aokzoe,

[@OVERKILLGAMING786]

We covered the newest version in this video... kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5W0eWCAlM2sb5o

[@rushernate2601]

How did you bind the start menu? I tried it with costum hot keys but I can't even select something. I can only choose which button activates it but not what I want to activate with it. Maybe I'm dumb idk 😅

[@OVERKILLGAMING786]

You will need a keyboard connected. Its been a while but if I remember correctly, go to hotkeys. Select the button you want to use to trigger it, and then where it allows you to select the output press the windows key. That should do it for you

[@rushernate2601]

@@OVERKILLGAMING786 thank you bro. I only tried it with the onscreen keyboard. A physical keyboard should work.

[@kirashin91]

How to map start button in hotkeys? Need physical keyboard to do that?

[@OVERKILLGAMING786]

Yes, you will need a keyboard and you will map it in the custom hotkeys section

[@thecheapbastard5168]

Is there a fix for where it just sits on the system tray and will not open after it has been installed?

[@OVERKILLGAMING786]

I don't experience this very often but I have experienced it a few times where the app may become unresponsive. The devs are working on bug fixes as they become aware of them. Hopefully, with the next update which should be in the next day or two it will address that. Basically, when it happens I simply force close and relaunch.

[@cnargurbuz7975]

After installing a handheld companion, can we assign controllers to games via Steam?

[@OVERKILLGAMING786]

Yes. You can choose between an XBOX or PS controller in Steam depending on which controller you have active in HC. You can also set up controller profiles in HC per game.

[@jamesscott133]

I downloaded Handheld Companion on my ROG ALLY and for some reason doesn't show the start service options on the bottom left. Did something not happen right or have to turn on?

[@OVERKILLGAMING786]

They probably made a change in the latest update. Is it working for you?

[@MrRunItUp]

Is HC better than steam deck tools? I used to use SWICD but had a lot of problems with it, but switched to Steam Deck Tools and its been better... But still have issues with it though.

[@OVERKILLGAMING786]

I only briefly tried Steam Deck tools. It's cool but I am more accustomed to HC and it is what I prefer to use. I would say give it a try and see if you like it. It has a lot of features

[@MrRunItUp]

@@OVERKILLGAMING786 Thanks man, I'm gonna try it out ... I've heard really good things about it!

[@shanesutton7007]

@@OVERKILLGAMING786HI mate I'm using HC on my steam deck on windows 11 how do I get Xbox cloud gaming through steam to recognise this when in the steam app the controls work until I launch Xbox cloud gaming through steam thanks in advance.

[@kinsdonn]

Hey I need some help, in warzone 2 my left joystick isn’t doing anything and I don’t know why bc I’ve changed settings multiple times due to previous controller issues. Idk how to fix it at this point.

[@OVERKILLGAMING786]

Is Dekstop Layout toggled on or off. If on, toggle it off and that should fix your issue

[@kinsdonn]

@@OVERKILLGAMING786 it’s still not Doing anything in game or menu, I have no idea what’s going on tbh bc I toggled desktop layout off.

[@kinsdonn]

@@OVERKILLGAMING786 every other button works fine

[@AngryAmerican207]

Are you the actor from Broad City?

[@OVERKILLGAMING786]

Lol... No. Honestly, I've never even heard of Broad City. I don't watch a lot of TV

[@KungPaoSauce]

For some reason the virtual keyboard keeps popping up on my Rog ally when I press both the thimbsticks and I can't close it. Are you able to help me out ?

[@OVERKILLGAMING786]

I would check the hotkey settings and see if it is configured to launch the keyboard when both thumbs are pressed. If so, then you can change this to something else.

[@hussein9714]

Help me plz In the settings, Steam Deck Control does not appear

[@OVERKILLGAMING786]

Can you explain further the problem you are having? I'm not sure what you mean exactly

[@jdlc-df1ue]

I’ve been using steam deck tools. But the overlays don’t work at all. They won’t run. I downloaded handheld companion but I can’t open it. I can double click it all I want and it never opens. 😔

[@OVERKILLGAMING786]

I haven't had this issue, but I have heard of others experiencing this. I recommend contacting BenjaminLSR in the Discord. Super cool and willing to help with issues. I think this will be an easy fix... discord.gg/znHuywFz5M

[@michael-707]

My mouse cursor with the right touchpad keeps shaking. I can't seem to find if it's a double input somewhere.

[@OVERKILLGAMING786]

Hmm.. is this in a game or does it happen outside of a game also? If in a game, you may need to toggle off desktop layout

[@michael-707]

On the Windows 11 desktop, Must be a bug when I updated. I'm going to have to do a fresh install of HHC. Awesome video as always 👌

[@OVERKILLGAMING786]

Thanks and sorry for the late response. Was there a resolution?

[@michael-707]

@OVERKILL GAMING it fixed itself. I turned off my steam deck and went to bed. This morning it was fine, no more shaky mouse cursor 🤯

[@Eevolved32]

I can’t get my analogue sticks to work in game they work on the menus but when I get into the game they don’t work any ideas?

[@OVERKILLGAMING786]

Whaen you're in game is Desktop Layout toggled off? If not, then the game thinks you are using a mouse and keyboard and the controller will not work properly

[@Eevolved32]

@@OVERKILLGAMING786 yeah I’ve made sure it’s off when running a game. Urgh! It’s like steam just takes control over the steam deck again the haptic feedback on the track pad turns back on when steam is open too. Could it be something to do with steam input? Also when I open the quick tools menu the game exits full screen and I have to go back into game settings to manually set it back to full screen lol 😂

[@Eevolved32]

@@OVERKILLGAMING786 UPDATE: So for some reason I had to reorder the controls on steam as it was using the steam deck controls and the Xbox input was second so switched that around and it working now but still having the issue of quick access making my game windowed

[@luisgarza8636]

On my steamdeck i have windows 11 spiderman install and where controller layout shows me playstation controller when it shouldnt i cant play spiderman and the controllers wont respond

[@OVERKILLGAMING786]

Which controller is enabled in Handheld Companion?

[@luisgarza8636]

On handheld companion shows me xbox 360 controller

[@luisgarza8636]

But what i dont get it when am in spiderman i go to settings then to gamepad and on controller layout playstation controller shows me and that doesnt have to show there

[@luisgarza8636]

On my steamdeck when am inside modern warfare and i need to but my activison account informacion email address or password i cant get the keyboard to show up

[@vurcz_da_vigilant2622]

Just installed this but I’m getting a message in the controller tab. Says physical controller is not hidden. Also under input devices it shows no physical controller detected. Any ideas?

[@OVERKILLGAMING786]

Hide the physical controller

[@vurcz_da_vigilant2622]

@@OVERKILLGAMING786 it’s telling me there’s no controller to hide lol. I see the toggle for hide controller on connect is checked.

[@OVERKILLGAMING786]

I think i'm going to need to see this. DM me in Discord and share a screenshot if you can.

[@vurcz_da_vigilant2622]

@@OVERKILLGAMING786 ok will do. I actually posted a screen in there last night. Maybe in the wrong thread tho lol.

[@shaydesofblue2281]

Is this the SWICD replacement?

[@OVERKILLGAMING786]

Yes. We use this instead of SWICD. Way better. Way more features and easier to set up

[@96lopsan]

Hi I followed the steps, but when I open Fortnite, it doesn't recognize the controller set up. How can I fix it?

[@OVERKILLGAMING786]

Make sure that Desktop Layout is toggled off while in-game. Otherwise, it will see the controller as a mouse. I set up a hotkey to toggle desktop layout on and off.

[@96lopsan]

​@@OVERKILLGAMING786 - Thanks! I did that, and now I can get Fortnite to launch by recognizing Xbox Controller Settings. My new problem now is that when I load into a game, everything works fine, I can run, shoot, build - However, like 5 seconds before the game starts, Fortnite kicks me out of the match with an Error: "You were removed from the match due to internet lag, your IP or machine, VPN usage, or for cheating. We recommend not utilizing VPN or proxy services while attempting to play Fortnite ." What can I do to fix this? The weird thing is that if I just use regular mouse and keyboard everything works perfectly fine and can play multiple matches. It's just with HC that I run into the issue.

[@OVERKILLGAMING786]

Honestly, I have never experienced anything like that. I will have to try it for myself

[@morons3000]

cant seem to get my right stick to use as the mouse, anybody know how to set that up?

[@OVERKILLGAMING786]

Have you toggled on Desktop Layout? If Desktop Layout is toggled on then I would check the Desktop layout settings where you can configure the joysticks to work as a mouse in whatever way you like

[@bribair1278]

Is it better than swicd? How do they compare?

[@OVERKILLGAMING786]

HC is light years ahead of SWICD. SWICD is bare bones and provides one form of controller emulation along with being harder to use and set up. HC provides controller service, power management, and more

[@moskbarto9436]

Hi, I have this weird problem that vibration under windows is quite "hard" and noisy. Has anyone experienced the same problem and found a solution?

[@OVERKILLGAMING786]

I don't have my handheld with me at the moment, but I believe you can adjust the haptic feedback vibration strength in the Handheld Companion controller settings

[@moskbarto9436]

@@OVERKILLGAMING786 yes, you can do that but it didn't fix it for me. ☹️ This happens with Steam Deck Tools, too. But thanks for taking time to reply.

[@jasonshi5558]

I installed this but I'm experiencing the controller not usable in steam big picture mode, strange.

[@OVERKILLGAMING786]

That is strange. I've never gotten that error. Is the xbox controller showing as enabled in HC? If you switch to a PS controller does it give the same error?

[@jasonshi5558]

@@OVERKILLGAMING786 It shows a xbox controller in steam settings but the joysticks etc behave like a mouse.

[@OVERKILLGAMING786]

Have you toggled off Desktop Layout? In the video I mention how to do that to avoid mouse controls while in a game and double-inputs.

[@marik_hadare]

It's not work on my Deck. Tried install few times and nothing. So I back to using Steam Deck Tools.

[@jeffersonlunas2384]

Mine too. But i downloaded the offline file. And it suddenly works.

[@marik_hadare]

@@jeffersonlunas2384 Oh, thanks for info, maybe I'll give it try once more then

[@Wilscuts]

Please help no lizard mode on update!!

[@OVERKILLGAMING786]

Lizard mode was taken out and replaced with Desktop Layout. We actually covered this change in our most recent video on HC... kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5W0eWCAlM2sb5osi=wPQnI7KtjWkPl5yj

[@Wilscuts]

@@OVERKILLGAMING786 thank you i missed that part smh

[@smeky]

convince me to switch over from steam deck window tools

[@OVERKILLGAMING786]

If you are happy with SDT why not stick with it? I have used both and I prefer HC over SDT I have it on two of my handhelds (Steam Deck and Ayaneo) and will try it out on the Ally when it arrives. It has worked the best for me out of everything I have used. Plus, I have had good contact with the devs. Whenever I had a question or needed help they were quick to respond. Even helping people out in my Discord server.

[@muchammadfaiz2356]

gyro is not working

[@OVERKILLGAMING786]

What Gyro settings are you using?

[@majedalhelal8268]

PS remote play doesn't support virtual controller anymore. So HC is not working with me I just tried it. Am I missing something?

[@OVERKILLGAMING786]

No. You are correct. We actually covered that in this video and we have found a better alternative to the PS Remote Play app... kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpy7kHSAj9x6ms0