Dump of system info from steam client.
https://gist.github.com/mothringer/797634ad5a4bcabea9e423d6d20c8323
This does not seem to be distribution-specific, I see the same thing in Debian.
Workaround: hold down the PS button for a while (I think it's something like 10 seconds).
Same issue is reproduceable on Arch, Dualshock 4 functions as expected, except the power-off function.
additional info:
using Guide+triangle (default controller-off mapping), controller does not power off. (all other guide chords still work, but not power-off).
"Automatic controller shutdown" (Big Picture) does not work, nor does "Shut Down on Big Picture Exit."
Build: Aug 20 2022, 01:17:25
Distribution: Arch
I've noticed this does not seem to be the case on the Steam Deck. My Dualshock 4 does actually turn off with the Guide+Triangle Cord. However there is a few seconds of a delay before it turns off, unlike in windows.
I've noticed this does not seem to be the case on the Steam Deck. My Dualshock 4 does actually turn off with the Guide+Triangle Cord. However there is a few seconds of a delay before it turns off, unlike in windows.
Can you post contents of /usr/lib/udev/rules.d/60-steam-input.rules?
Can confirm this issue to still be reproducible on Linux Mint (the one based on Ubuntu) and Steam ver. 1710786209 from Families Beta. Dualshock 4 connected via bluetooth doesn't react to PS+Triangle chord, so I have to turn it off by holding the PS button.
If you run steam with -steamos argument it works, but causes other issues...
Having this same issue on Ubuntu 22.04 with a Dualsense 5 Controller.
Does not turn off or auto idle powers off on latest release and beta client.
If you run steam with
-steamosargument it works, but causes other issues...
I can not confirm this.
On current Steam version 1721173382, the turn off shortcut (HOME + △/Y) does not work on linux mint (ubuntu) or bazzite (fedora) with DS4 controller connected on bluetooth.
Even not with -steamos on both systems.
I tested this also on a Tuxedo Pulse 15 laptop and on a Minisforum UM790pro htpc.
I have created a script to handle PS4|PS5 controller turn off with the shortcut HOME + Triangle.
Try out here:
https://github.com/thekk1/bluetooth-ds4-ds5-workaround
I have started running into this issue too on Steam Deck/SteamOS, even though this behavior worked previously.
It seems to have broken specifically when this update released: https://steamcommunity.com/groups/SteamClientBeta/announcements/detail/4146204937627686655
I only have DS4 controllers so I am not sure if this is the same bug or if it also affects other controllers.
The steam client beta changelog says this was fixed on January 6th, but it still doesn't work for me.
Does not work on, tested with and without -steamos:
OS Arch Linux x86_64
Kernel Linux 6.13.4-1-cachyos
Steam Beta Branch: Steam Beta Update
Steam Version: 1740182889
Steam Client Build Date: Fri, Feb 21 11:43 PM UTC -08:00
Steam Web Build Date: Fri, Feb 21 10:44 PM UTC -08:00
Steam API Version: SteamClient021
Seems working for my DS5 and DSE, I'm on stable branch on Bazzite OS.
I have an xbox series x controller and the same issue. Guide button chord to trun off controller doesn't work and setting that turns off controllers on BP exit doesn't work either
I have a Steam Controller connected through the Steam Controller dongle and I don't see the option in Big Picture Mode to turn off the controller. (It would be nice to have this in the normal Steam mode menu as well, but maybe it's there and I can't see it since it's not showing?)
Perhaps the controller needs a firmware update; I'll have to check into that. I'm on MX Linux 23.6 based on Debian 12.10 "Bookworm", kernel 6.14.10-2-liquorix-amd64
Does not work on, tested with and without -steamos:
OS Arch Linux x86_64 Kernel Linux 6.13.4-1-cachyos Steam Beta Branch: Steam Beta Update Steam Version: 1740182889 Steam Client Build Date: Fri, Feb 21 11:43 PM UTC -08:00 Steam Web Build Date: Fri, Feb 21 10:44 PM UTC -08:00 Steam API Version: SteamClient021
Same here, I can't disconnect my controller with the "Turn off controller" on the power menu (hold PS button) or with PS + Triangle.
CachyOS x86_64, Linux 7.0.3-1-cachyos kernel, Steam Stable v1778281814.
Steam Client Build Date: Fri, May 8, 2026 6:40 PM UTC -04:00
Steam Web Build Date: Fri, May 8, 2026 6:34 PM UTC -04:00
Steam API Version: SteamClient023
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The power off controller options in big picture mode do not work with Dualshock 4 or Dualsense controllers connected over bluetooth. Controller remains powered on afterwards and must be disconnected from bluetooth menu in DE.
The functionality works on the same machine with Switch Pro controllers.
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