Setup Keyboard and Gamepad input on Bazzite desktop environment (KDE Plasma 6.4.2)

Ways to improve integration of the on-screen keyboard and gamepad functionality in desktop mode?

-Bazzite 42
-KDE Plasma 6.4.2
-ROG Ally X

This is my first time using linux in any significant manner. I find having to use the "Steam Button" + X shortcut for every text field is a little clunky, and I'd like to know if theres a more natural way to integrate it. Gamepad functionality I find is also non-existent, unless I missed some settings. I was hoping to achieve similar functionality to Win11 gamepad integration, such as:

  • scrolling through menu options using the joysticks/dpads
    -using Gamepad buttons to select items, perform various functions/actions
    -Controlling the mouse with the joystick
I'd also like to improve the touch interface. Its a bit challenging to navigate through the menus as my taps are always registered as clicks, so I tend to drag files around rather than scroll through the page.

Thanks
Solution
desktop control with a controller on bazzite is handled by steam input as far as I know
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