I have a physical Steam Link device, and I'm looking to get sound through the headphone jack on a controller. I've tried multiple controllers, over USB and Bluetooth, and I have had no luck. I downloaded the free version of VirtualHere and it didn't help, but I dont know if that might be something solved with the paid version on Steam. Is that a supported used case of VirtualHere for Steam Link?
I have an Xbox One S controller, an Xbox One X controller, and a Dualshock 4 available to work with. (I could try a Dualsense if that would be a better solution; I dont technically have one that isn't meant for one of my PS5s, but the living room PS5 isn't usually used, so I could snag that one long enough to order another if it solves the problem at hand.)
Right now I'm having to use a Bluetooth headset, but that's far from ideal. It's usually paired with my tablet, so switching is a pain, and there's no battery indicator on the Steam Link to warn me if it's about to run out of power. Not to mention that a long gaming session would mean I can't follow it up with a movie or a long Twitch stream or the like on my tablet. Using the controller would be greatly preferable.
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It should work via virtualhere on the steam link if you use the xbox wireless dongle instead of directly connected.
I don't actually have a…
I don't actually have a dongle, they're ones that came with an Xbox. The One X controller audio works fine over USB directly without needing a dongle.