Input lag with built-in controls?

c/steamdeck · u/fmstrat@lemmy.nowsci.com · 19 points

So, I think I got backwards-deck. I play Rocket League, so input lag is a big deal for me there. However, the issue I have seems opposite of what I see online:

Using deck controls has noticeable lag

Using a wired X-Box controller has noticeable lag

Using a Bluetooth X-Box controller works pretty good

Can anyone think of why I would have such bad lag on the built-in controls?

**EDIT**

So this might be display, not input lag!

Set Gamescope Disable FPS Limiter On

Set Gamescope Allow Tearing On

Set Rocket League Vsync Off

Set Rocket League FPS to 144

The deck works a lot harder, and fans go crazy, but it's playable without an external monitor now. I think in limiting to the didplay's 60hz, the Deck must be doing something else causing display lag.

Comments

u/prole@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 1 points

I dunno. I've never had any issues with input lag so

u/fmstrat@lemmy.nowsci.com · 1 points

Can you turn Steam Input off on the Deck? I did find a partial solution (see edited post)

u/Amanduh@lemm.ee · 3 points

I don't think you understand, maybe Google it for more information? I don't know how else to help you. You somehow think I'm against people having fun or choices, all I'm saying is if you play on switch/deck you're handicapping yourself. If you don't mind playing at a big disadvantage with no gain then go for it buddy lmao

u/Kolanaki@yiffit.net · 2 points

You know they dropped all Linux support for the game when Take 2 took over, right?

u/Virkkunen@fedia.io · -4 points

I bet you use a plain coloured Octane and can't fathom people use other cars, right?

u/Amanduh@lemm.ee · 1 points

No I mean like it's literally unplayable, you're at an immense disadvantage and it sucks.

u/fmstrat@lemmy.nowsci.com · 4 points

So, this got me thinking. I turned off thr FPS limiter and allowed Tearing in Gamescope. Turned off Vsync and set FPS limiter to 144 in Rocket League. Lo and behold, playable. I think this lay have more to do with the display than the controls.

u/Virkkunen@fedia.io · 1 points

God forbid people are having fun with games on their platform of choice

u/fmstrat@lemmy.nowsci.com · 2 points

Oh perfect, see edited post for a partial solution (so far), I will use this game to test my findings.

u/fmstrat@lemmy.nowsci.com · 2 points

No plugins, but see edited post for a partial solution (so far). Thanks!

u/Fubarberry@sopuli.xyz · 5 points

That's really bizarre. A lot of rhythm games have a calibration test you can do for both visual and audio lag, the visual lag test would be a great way to get some time measurements of the lag with different controller types.

Edit: Rift of the Necrodancer has a free demo that includes a visual latency test.

u/PlasticExistence@lemmy.world · 4 points

If you have any plugins installed, I would start by disabling them. I do not get any noticeable lag off the Steam Deck controls, but to be fair I don’t play anything competitively.

Short of user modifications, I would contact Valve. Their support is excellent.

u/kiagam@lemmy.world · 2 points

You said some control works well, so it might not be your case, but i will leave the info here for others too.

Make sure your display is set to low latency like a "game mode", otherwise you get massive input lag

u/prole@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 1 points

Maybe steam input is on when it isn't needed for the game?

u/Amanduh@lemm.ee · 0 points

Rocket league is unplayable on deck/switch. If you're going to play only do it on pc with at least a 144hz monitor