Options for a controller for steam deck
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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.
