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When installing games through the Steam Store the controls freeze and stop working when it comes time to select storage destination.

steamopen Steam clientDistro Family: SteamOSGeneral controller / Steam Input
ValveSoftware/steam-for-linux#13274 · opened 2026-05-30 by SiggyDiggidy · updated 2026-05-30 · 0 comments · github
SSiggyDiggidy 2026-05-30 github

Your system information

Steam Deck OLED 500gb Version

  • Steam client version: 1779918128
  • SteamOS version: 3.7.25
  • Opted into Steam client beta?: No
  • Opted into SteamOS beta?: No
  • Have you checked for updates in Settings > System?: Yes

Please describe your issue in as much detail as possible:

When installing games through the Steam Store the controls freeze and stop working when it comes time to select storage destination. No inputs work except for the touch screen. This issue has persisted for years across multiple updates, on both the beta and stable channels.

Steps for reproducing this issue:

  1. Go to Steam store and either buy a game or select a free demo or something
  2. Go through the regular steps of installing a new game
  3. When the option to pick a storage destination comes up, inputs stop working

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