Innovative Modder Uses iPods as Steam Deck Controllers for Skyrim

A modder has creatively turned a pair of old iPods into functional controllers for playing Skyrim on the Steam Deck, showcasing the device's versatility.

• Reddit user u/nekomichi demonstrated playing Skyrim on a Steam Deck using two old iPods as controllers.
• The mod involves using RockBox firmware to convert the iPods into input devices, with one controlling movement and the other handling direction.
• Despite the unconventional setup, the mod has been described as surprisingly playable for Skyrim, though it may not work as well for other games.
• The project highlights the Steam Deck's potential for customization and the gaming community's ongoing fascination with Skyrim.
• Critics humorously label the modder an 'absolute masochist' for the impractical but innovative control scheme.

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