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Gamepad for linux (lemm.ee)
submitted 2 weeks ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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Hello lemmings, I'd like to buy some sort of gamepad I can use on my PC (running opensuse tumbleweed linux).

Since my youth I'm a die hard keyboard & mouse player, but since I'd like to try co-op with my wife I'd need second device. What is currently considered a good buy? Should be good in terms of price/quality ratio. I don't want to spend a lot on a thing with questionable future, might as well end up being ultimate dust collector. On the other hand I don't want to buy ultra cheap POS that would have terrible build and insta drifting joypads.

Wireless is a plus, but should have its own USB receiver (box PC without bluetooth).

Last thing: I'm based in EU, so should be available there.

Thank you very much!

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[–] [email protected] 12 points 2 weeks ago (4 children)

The boring answer is going to be an Xbox controller – as that’s what most PC games and Steam have mappings for. I assume those play nice with Linux?

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Yep they work great and they're ubiquitous. Xbox360 gamepad might be cheaper than one from a newer console model. I finished Elden Ring with one 100% on Linux.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago

I'm using a PS4 controller since my Xbox controllers are an older design that doesn't use Bluetooth. With Steam mapping the controls across in everything from UI symbols to functionality, it works spectacularly.

[–] sylver_dragon 2 points 2 weeks ago

This is what I am using. I have a cheap USB bluetooth dongle and use an xbox controller. Playing Lords of the Fallen with it and it's been perfect. It really is a "it just work" situation.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

The slightly less boring answer is an Xbox series x/s controller with an armor x pro or just the armor x strikepack.

The "strikepack" slots into the battery door slot and has a usb-c rechargeable 1300mah battery, four programmable rear buttons, and the ability to function as an xbox, playstation or switch controller.

The pro version also has a gyroscope input for playstation and switch controller modes or can be set to convert onboard gyro to joystick input (with lots of manual settings you can tweak if needed) so you can use gyro to aim or steer in games that don't support it/xbox.

My only gripe is the usb dongle needs decent line of sight with the controller.

https://shop.bigbigwon.com/products/bigbigwon-armorx-pro-wireless-back-button-for-xbox-series-x-s-controller

[–] [email protected] -1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Can't speak to Xbox Series controllers, but Xbox One controllers on Linux are a mess in terms of the drivers situation. Running 'em over USB with xpad, the default kernel driver is fine, but you might need to install xone or xow to get them working wirelessly with the dongle, or xpadneo for Bluetooth. Maybe other people have had a better time but it's a total fucking headache IME.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I've been using an Xbox one controller on pop os and never had any issues personally. I just use a regular USB Bluetooth receiver. Sometimes it takes a bit to connect when I turn it on but that's about it.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago

Yeah I figured I was just unlucky (I might've fucked something up by messing around too much)