Options for a controller for steam deck
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I have my steam deck mostly in my dock on my big screen but I been needing a controller for it.
Does anybody know a good brand that's not Xbox or PlayStation or Nintendo that supports Linux and there software for there controller works on the steam deck to be able to adjust the settings on the controller?
Preferably with holo joystick and can work wirelessly or wired with back buttons like a steam deck.
I thought about 8bitdo buy there software don't work on Linux.
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I have my steam deck mostly in my dock on my big screen but I been needing a controller for it.
Does anybody know a good brand that's not Xbox or PlayStation or Nintendo that supports Linux and there software for there controller works on the steam deck to be able to adjust the settings on the controller?
Preferably with holo joystick and can work wirelessly or wired with back buttons like a steam deck.
I thought about 8bitdo buy there software don't work on Linux.
I use a Gulikit King Kong Pro 2, it's got the hall effect sticks and works flawlessly on my Linux gaming PC. It doesn't have back buttons though which sucks obviously but other than that
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I have my steam deck mostly in my dock on my big screen but I been needing a controller for it.
Does anybody know a good brand that's not Xbox or PlayStation or Nintendo that supports Linux and there software for there controller works on the steam deck to be able to adjust the settings on the controller?
Preferably with holo joystick and can work wirelessly or wired with back buttons like a steam deck.
I thought about 8bitdo buy there software don't work on Linux.
Love my 8bitdo ultimate 2. Fwiw, they're supposedly adding support for it in steamos, but it hasn't shipped yet
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I have my steam deck mostly in my dock on my big screen but I been needing a controller for it.
Does anybody know a good brand that's not Xbox or PlayStation or Nintendo that supports Linux and there software for there controller works on the steam deck to be able to adjust the settings on the controller?
Preferably with holo joystick and can work wirelessly or wired with back buttons like a steam deck.
I thought about 8bitdo buy there software don't work on Linux.
unfortunately most controllers with back buttons don't let you re-bind them in the host OS, with the Dualsense Edge being a notable exception. I've bought a Dualsense Edge, and, unfortunately, I can't recommend it. You're paying $80 too much just for 4 extra buttons.
my controller of choice is a pre-owned Sony Dualshock 4 (like $30 on ebay) plus this $30 DIY Back Buttons kit from eXtremeRate. This new and improved kit allows you to save up to 6 different "profiles", so you can have different mappings for different games. the mappings are saved on the controller itself, however, it won't sync them with Steam. and they don't function as "function buttons", they're limited to acting as a "clone" of another button on the controller.
at first I was unsatisfied with this -- what's the point, if I can't use all eight face buttons and both stick clicks and four more back buttons, all at the same time, right? except... in hours of playtime, I've never run into a situation where that mattered. Most games either keep your thumbs on the sticks, in which case you can have the back buttons act as ABXY, or else you keep your thumbs on the face buttons, in which case the stick clicks and trigger clicks are available. plus you have the touchpad click, which really is a separate button that Steam recognizes.
I've never had any problems using this controller with linux. as far as the OS is concerned, it's just a ps4 controller, and the support for those is quite good.
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I have my steam deck mostly in my dock on my big screen but I been needing a controller for it.
Does anybody know a good brand that's not Xbox or PlayStation or Nintendo that supports Linux and there software for there controller works on the steam deck to be able to adjust the settings on the controller?
Preferably with holo joystick and can work wirelessly or wired with back buttons like a steam deck.
I thought about 8bitdo buy there software don't work on Linux.
Whats wrong with Xbox and PS?
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unfortunately most controllers with back buttons don't let you re-bind them in the host OS, with the Dualsense Edge being a notable exception. I've bought a Dualsense Edge, and, unfortunately, I can't recommend it. You're paying $80 too much just for 4 extra buttons.
my controller of choice is a pre-owned Sony Dualshock 4 (like $30 on ebay) plus this $30 DIY Back Buttons kit from eXtremeRate. This new and improved kit allows you to save up to 6 different "profiles", so you can have different mappings for different games. the mappings are saved on the controller itself, however, it won't sync them with Steam. and they don't function as "function buttons", they're limited to acting as a "clone" of another button on the controller.
at first I was unsatisfied with this -- what's the point, if I can't use all eight face buttons and both stick clicks and four more back buttons, all at the same time, right? except... in hours of playtime, I've never run into a situation where that mattered. Most games either keep your thumbs on the sticks, in which case you can have the back buttons act as ABXY, or else you keep your thumbs on the face buttons, in which case the stick clicks and trigger clicks are available. plus you have the touchpad click, which really is a separate button that Steam recognizes.
I've never had any problems using this controller with linux. as far as the OS is concerned, it's just a ps4 controller, and the support for those is quite good.
I've personally had 2x DualSence 5 stick drift. And 1x Edge stick drift.... Bought a replacement stick and second stick started drifting lol.
Apparently you can use DualShock-Tools on Chromium to recalibrate. Doesn't support Edge yet.
I wish they related an anniversary edition DS4 with USB C or something.... My old DS4S lasted till the rubber sticks decomposed, never any drift 🥹.
I'm Happy with my new Purple 8-Bitdo Ultimate 2.
Gotta get to Best Buy and have them replace the Edge since I got the coverage plan lol. Sigh.....
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I've personally had 2x DualSence 5 stick drift. And 1x Edge stick drift.... Bought a replacement stick and second stick started drifting lol.
Apparently you can use DualShock-Tools on Chromium to recalibrate. Doesn't support Edge yet.
I wish they related an anniversary edition DS4 with USB C or something.... My old DS4S lasted till the rubber sticks decomposed, never any drift 🥹.
I'm Happy with my new Purple 8-Bitdo Ultimate 2.
Gotta get to Best Buy and have them replace the Edge since I got the coverage plan lol. Sigh.....
the ds4 kit I linked is also a usb-c conversion kit! and eXtremeRate also sells replacement sticks, mine are metal now!
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I have my steam deck mostly in my dock on my big screen but I been needing a controller for it.
Does anybody know a good brand that's not Xbox or PlayStation or Nintendo that supports Linux and there software for there controller works on the steam deck to be able to adjust the settings on the controller?
Preferably with holo joystick and can work wirelessly or wired with back buttons like a steam deck.
I thought about 8bitdo buy there software don't work on Linux.
Curious to know what 8bitdo software exists and doesn't work on Linux. I own two controllers and only ever used them on my Switch and SteamDeck.
So if it has software, it isn't needed, and out of the box it just works.
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Love my 8bitdo ultimate 2. Fwiw, they're supposedly adding support for it in steamos, but it hasn't shipped yet
I have the same controller The back 2 and upper shoulder buttons now work and are remappable at least in No Man's Sky.
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Curious to know what 8bitdo software exists and doesn't work on Linux. I own two controllers and only ever used them on my Switch and SteamDeck.
So if it has software, it isn't needed, and out of the box it just works.
I think I heard it is for allowing the under the controller bumpers to do something on my 8bitdo.
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Whats wrong with Xbox and PS?
I don't think the Xbox controller can be easily used wirelessly on Linux
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I don't think the Xbox controller can be easily used wirelessly on Linux
wrote on last edited by [email protected]It is. I use it every day. You just pair it like any other controller. Bluetooth is an open standard.
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I have my steam deck mostly in my dock on my big screen but I been needing a controller for it.
Does anybody know a good brand that's not Xbox or PlayStation or Nintendo that supports Linux and there software for there controller works on the steam deck to be able to adjust the settings on the controller?
Preferably with holo joystick and can work wirelessly or wired with back buttons like a steam deck.
I thought about 8bitdo buy there software don't work on Linux.
There is the horipad as an option, but I'm not sure if it's available outside Japan yet.
I got one last time I was there and it's pretty good, not perfect but it would fit the parameters you gave.
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It is. I use it every day. You just pair it like any other controller. Bluetooth is an open standard.
Thanks I'll try again. The first results form my search were not really positive, even when filtering for more recent ones.
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I use a Gulikit King Kong Pro 2, it's got the hall effect sticks and works flawlessly on my Linux gaming PC. It doesn't have back buttons though which sucks obviously but other than that
The newer Gulikit KK3 Pro and KK3 Max have the back buttons op is asking for. I also use the KK2 Pro and it's really great. All the adjustments can be done on the controller itself and there is no software needed.
These third party game controllers like Gulikit or EasySMX are miles better then any first party ones -
I have my steam deck mostly in my dock on my big screen but I been needing a controller for it.
Does anybody know a good brand that's not Xbox or PlayStation or Nintendo that supports Linux and there software for there controller works on the steam deck to be able to adjust the settings on the controller?
Preferably with holo joystick and can work wirelessly or wired with back buttons like a steam deck.
I thought about 8bitdo buy there software don't work on Linux.
What is a "holo joystick"?
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The newer Gulikit KK3 Pro and KK3 Max have the back buttons op is asking for. I also use the KK2 Pro and it's really great. All the adjustments can be done on the controller itself and there is no software needed.
These third party game controllers like Gulikit or EasySMX are miles better then any first party onesOh nice! I'm holding out for Steam Controller II or I'd get one right now
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Oh nice! I'm holding out for Steam Controller II or I'd get one right now
Great. I am actually waiting for the same thing. It would be nice to have a second controller and I love Steam Deck's trackpads.
