eXtremeRate Face Clicky Kit for Steam Deck OLED Handheld Console, Custom Dpad View A B X Y Menu Keys Face Buttons Mouse Clicky Kit for Steam Deck OLED Console - Without Console

Let's start off with WHY I got this kit: my Steam Deck OLED had a D-Pad that would not register down-left diagonals consistently and the face buttons felt squishy when pressing (the button would not bounce back as well as I liked). Enter this kit. Doing the modification requires some teardown of the Steam Deck. I would strongly suggest to watch the guide that Extremerate has before attempting to see if this is in your skill set. It does not involve any soldering, but does involve some small ribbon cables and undoing the triggers. This mod took me about an hour with testing and some tinkering to make work well. Be warned that this will not make the older PCB for your buttons usable any more, but you can order new kits on iFixit's website. When I initially installed the kit, the down direction on the D-Pad would only go down and to the right. I panicked initially, but this was fixed by loosening one screw by the shoulder button assembly (which does not affect the button but rather how tight the PCB is to the D-Pad). It now works like a champ. The buttons and D-Pad now feel great. I wish the membranes were just a tad softer and the kit came with face buttons that were now just a tad shorter, but that's nitpicking at this point. My buttons don't stick and feel great, and the D-Pad is reliable and feels great. Overall, if you like to do some tinkering and you don't like the stock Steam Deck experience, I'd say go for this. It really is transformative!

Update 1.23.25 - After giving this a 1 star and writing the review below the seller was nice and reached out to understand my issue better. They provided me with a handful of replacement membranes and were very professional about it. Updating my rating to a 4/5, I think the membrane issue is still a very large issue (3 out of 5 stars) but I gave a 4th star because I think it says a lot about a company based on how they respond to feedback like this. Similar to another review on here, at first after I installed the new buttons I was very pleased. They felt great, responded great, everything that I was looking for. However, within a few days I noticed the A button feeling very squishy and requiring quite a bit of force to click. Once I took it apart again I noticed the membrane/rubber button for the A button had actually torn. Initially I chalked this up to just an unfortunate happenstance and went ahead and replaced it with the extra one that came in the box. The A button was back to working like the rest of them. However, again just a few days later it happened again and this time I didn't have a replacement membrane and the factory ones that come with the SD are not compatible with the clicky kit. I looked online for replacement membranes to no success. At this point I'm pretty disappointed and stuck with a squishy A button.

I recently picked up a Steam Deck OLED, and while I love the device, the buttons and dpad leave a lot to be desired. I've always been a fan of clicky switches on controllers, so I ordered this kit and installed it in my deck. Here are my thoughts. Install - You have to take out a few different parts in order to access the front buttons, but that's not really eXtremeRate's fault, so I won't ding them for that - The parts went into place without issue. Alignment seems perfect. - The ribbon cable that goes from button board to the main board is a bit short, IMO. I'd like a little bit more to make install easier. - eXtremeRate includes extra screws, springs, and membranes in the kit just in case you need them. I didn't need them, but it's a really nice touch. D-Pad - The biggest improvement is the d-pad. The cost of the entire package is worth it for this part alone. Playing indie games or retro titles that favor the d-pad is infinitely more enjoyable with the clicky buttons in place. - In terms of feel, the buttons are probably more difficult to press than something like the Xbox Series controller d-pad, but I didn't find it too stiff at all. - Installing the kit seems to somewhat help with the deck's lack of a center pivot on the d-pad. It's more difficult to press the entire pad down and activate multiple buttons Face Buttons - Not as big of an improvement as the d-pad, but still appreciated - Buttons feel really tight, like the tolerances are somehow tighter now. Makes it feel more expensive, if you know what I mean Tips/Tricks - I did the playing card trick on the face buttons. Basically, you use a hole punch on a playing card and slip the circular piece of cardboard in between the buttons and included membrane. This supposedly reduces the wear on the membrane. - Make sure to extensively check the feel of the buttons and bumpers before putting everything back together. I had to tweak the screws a bit on both sides to get the ideal feel. - After reassembly, one of my triggers had a bit more play in it than before. I assume this is simply down to the plastic wearing a bit during install. I added some tape on the pivot to try and eat some of the gap between it and the trigger. This fixed the issue. Overall, I'm loving the change and recommend it to anyone who likes clicky buttons on their controllers.

The eXtremeRate clicky buttons for the Steam Deck are a subtle but amazing upgrade. The tactile feel is night and day compared to the stock buttons — they’ve got that satisfying pen click feel without being too loud. It’s a small change that makes a huge difference, especially in fast-paced games. Installation is not too bad compared to other modifications, as you won't have to take too many components apart to get to the buttons. If you're already opening up your Deck for a shell swap, these are a must-add.

These guys do not know how to make a clicky button. I genuinely believe they bought generic circuit buttons in bulk and just slapped them in. The buttons are so loud, if you play with anyone in the room they WILL be annoyed. When lifting your finger up very slighhhtly after pressing a button in, it unregisters the button press even tho the button hasn't clicked back up yet. There's so many examples of good clicky buttons, but this is not it. Save yourself time and money and everyone around you, the headache.

They work fantastically well - I haven't had time to test long term durability but the quality of the PCB and membranes are really good. I would recommend using a heat gun to remove the glue for the OEM boards, as it can be difficult to remove them for installation otherwise. Easy to line up and stick on by themselves too. Very solid fit. The cables that run to the daughter board are both very thick and a little shorter than the OEM ones so do take your time to fully seat them. Button response is noticeably quicker and the clicks are tactile - you definitely feel and hear your input registering!

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Facile à a installer si on bricole un peu. un peu raide au départ mais après quelques heures d'utilisation ça devient agréable. Indispensable pour jouer à Céleste sur steamdeck!!!

If you’re looking to upgrade your Steam Deck OLED without spending a lot, this eXtremeRate Face Clicky Kit is a solid value pick. It’s an affordable mod that noticeably improves the button experience compared to stock. ✅ What I Like: Easy installation: I was pleasantly surprised by how straightforward the install was. As long as you follow a guide and take your time, it’s very manageable even if you’re not a hardcore modder. Better than stock buttons: The buttons feel more responsive and tactile than the original Steam Deck OLED buttons, which makes gameplay feel a bit snappier. Great value: For the price, this is one of the cheaper upgrades that actually makes a difference. ⚠️ What Could Be Better: While the button feel is improved over stock, the button press still doesn’t feel perfect. It’s clickier and more responsive, but not quite as satisfying or premium as I was hoping for. You do need to open up the device, so it’s not for everyone. 👍 Overall: If you enjoy tinkering and want a noticeable improvement over the stock Steam Deck OLED buttons without spending much, this kit is a good option. It’s easy to install, better than stock, and a solid bang-for-your-buck upgrade, even if the button feel isn’t quite flawless.

First time opening up my Steam Deck was a bit nerve wracking, luckily the installation video for the button kit was very helpful, and using the iFixit disassembly guide whenever I was unsure about what to do next also helped significantly. The normal buttons on the Steam Deck felt too mushy for me so the clicky upgrade kit was a no brainer. Great price too.