Fortunately, you can stop Steam from taking input from your controller using a few simple methods. If disabling Steam Input doesn’t work, be sure to try the third and fourth methods, as they are more likely to resolve the issue.
1. Disable Steam Input
Steam Input allows users to customize how controllers interact with games. However, it can sometimes reconfigure your controller to act as a mouse, especially in Desktop Configuration mode. Disabling Steam Input can stop this behavior and restore your controller to normal functionality.
2. Reset the Controller to Default
If your controller is misconfigured, resetting it to default settings can help. This clears any custom mappings or settings that might be causing the problem.
3. Unbind Controller Buttons from the Layout
If the problem persists, unbinding the controller buttons from the layout can help. This removes any mappings that allow the controller to act like a mouse.
4. Disable the Controller from Device Manager
If none of the above methods work, disabling the controller from Device Manager will stop it from sending signals to your computer.
