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

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.

First, I only installed the dpad tactile button mod, which is the critical one. Not that much of a fan of ABXY button mods as no controllers afaik have clicky (tactile) buttons, but it's there if I need it. The dpad mod makes the dpad feel much better, mushiness is gone and the diagonals respond perfectly. The dpad does require more pressure to activate than before and this will take some getting used to. What is really special about this kit is what they give you. They give you a huge assortment of replacement torx screws, and a few extra springs (I believe bumper and trigger) which is a very nice touch, since it is very easy to lose a spring since if a spring hits a hard floor, it can bounce deceptively anywhere. And they even give you *two* membrane pads for each side (dpad and buttons), so you have one pad and a spare replacement. I never knew those would ever wear out but it's really nice to have an extra. You also get an extra dpad protective layer as well. Really pleased and happy with the attention to detail here, and most kits you buy only give you what you purchased and absolutely nothing else. As for longevity, we'll see. The one thing about the 'stock' capacitive layer is that those things basically last forever (until the contacts wear out, if they ever do). Note that you do have to peel off the stock capacitive layer from the original button board(s), and it's not clear whether (even if you protect the adhesive) the original can be re-used after being bent (you can see bends in the pads after removal), so it's recommended that you buy a spare button and dpad board from ifixit just in case you need something to go back to. *Edit* After seeing some of the posts here and in the extremerate subreddit, I decided to take apart my dpad section (3 months later) and checked the membrane, and the membrane looked flawless. There was no damage that I could see. Maybe the cover for the dpad has something to do with that, but I went ahead and put on another membrane that I had already applied tiny cutout squares of kapton tape to, inside of the dimples, just for good measure. I have not done the button mod at all, as I find clicky buttons a bit strange (only the menu button, which is part of the dpad set itself, is a clicker), but I can see the ABXY long button travel combining with the small hard clicky microswitches causing issues for anyone there. I am rather sure that applying kapton tape inside the button membrane dimples would help preserve the membranes-kapton tape is very resilient (it's used for high temp solder applications). But the dpad part of this kit is flawless and is a must do for anyone who hates the stock dpad. But the button section needs extra attention. Extremerate mentioned on their reddit that they were looking into a fix for this, so you can ask there for any redesigned membranes for the button section.

I just installed this kit today, everything fit as described. One thing of note, though, is that if you follow the instructions in the provided video precisely, your ABXY will rattle, because it doesn't have a PTFE spacer behind it like the DPad does. What I did on my installation, was since it comes with two of the PTFE dpad backing rings, I cut out the circles from each corner of the spare, and stuck them inside the ABXY buttons. Snapped everything back together, now there is no rattle and all the buttons feel very nice. I have seen the reviews that pointed out the flaw with the pads, but given that the PTFE pads I put on should cushion it from the button frames, I feel pretty confident that mine won't have that issue, at least not as bad or quickly as others had it, due to the PTFE surface dampening the impact of the thin frame that normally pushes in to the pad. The buttons are nice and tactile, a bit loud but not too bad, and all register as they should with far less travel. Also makes the DPad more usable, I'm able to hit the 8-way corners much more easily on it with these buttons behind it. Time will tell how my opinion ages for this.

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!

These “clicky buttons” are essentially a sticker you replace that the steam deck uses to register your button inputs. They have actual little buttons on them and are super easy to replace. Didn’t even need the heat gun/hair blower because the original sticker was easy to pull off and left virtually no residue. As some have mentioned these will make your buttons audibly louder and can be a problem if you play in bed with a sleeping partner who is extremely sensitive to sounds so just be aware of that. My only other complaint really is just how extremerate bunches up all the different screws into one small bag making it a nightmare to differentiate between them. Otherwise this is a great little upgrade if you hate the Deck’s mushy buttons.

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.

Good clicky sound!!