Best Keyboard and Mouse for the Steam Deck

The Steam Deck’s built in controls work great, but in certain situations they can be cumbersome. Most notably things can get awkward when in Desktop mode or when playing games designed with a keyboard and mouse in mind. It can be very helpful to have a keyboard and mouse handy for these circumstances.

As with all Steam Deck peripherals a keyboard and mouse will need to connect either 1) via Bluetooth or 2) through the Steam Deck’s single USB C port. In the latter case you’ll almost certainly need a USB C to USB A adapter so you can make use of a 2.4 GHz dongle (they are all USB type A). Another option is to use a USB dock or hub which will give you several USB A ports to work with.

About any mouse or keyboard can work with the Steam Deck, but likely you’ll want something as handy and portable as the Steam Deck itself. There’s a number of options, each with it’s own pros and cons. Let’s take a look!

Product	Image	Features	Price
Logitech Pebble i345 Wireless Bluetooth Mouse		very small and portable mouse Bluetooth or USB dongle a dedicated mouse can be more precise and comfortable than a touch pad	See Price
Logitech K380 Bluetooth Keyboard		Bluetooth or USB dongle very lightweight and portable	See Price
Arteck Bluetooth Keyboard and Mouse Combo		comes as a set Bluetooth only (no option for a dongle) charges with micro USB (rather than USB type C)	See Price
Logitech K400 Plus Keyboard with Built-in Touchpad		a keyboard with an integrated touchpad extremely handy solution - everything you need in one device Bluetooth or USB dongle some might prefer an actual mouse rather than a touchpad	See Price
iClever Bluetooth Keyboard, BK08 Folding Keyboard with Sensitive Touchpad		a folding keyboard for additional portability integrated touchpad for one device solution Bluetooth or wired via USB C cable not as solid and study as the Logitech K400	See Price
Rii (Upgrade) i4 Mini Bluetooth Keyboard with Touchpad		extremely portable handheld - no need for a desk or table top might be a bit too small depending on your needs unfortunately charges via micr USB rather than USB type C	See Price

All the above mice and keyboards have excellent reviews and will work well with your Steam Deck. I for one prefer the Logitech K400. It’s a very portable, study, all-in-one package that will pair effortlessly with your Steam Deck. No matter which option you choose, get ready to have a blast with your Deck!