If you are unsure whether your controller actually uses the SZA1008 chipset, you can verify its hardware signature.

Surprisingly, the SZA1008 works better on Linux. The kernel’s hid-generic driver handles the chipset natively. On Steam Deck, the controller is usually plug-and-play, though you may need to reorder controllers in Quick Settings.

When you plug one of these controllers into a Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC, the operating system may not recognize the specific brand name. Consequently, it falls back on a generic driver labeled , often with the hardware ID USB\VID_0079&PID_0006 or similar variations linked to the SZA1008 firmware.