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This is not ideal and I am seeking to upgrade. I wanted to wait for a Steam controller but I don't knom if I can wait that long.
So what is everyone using as a controller? (I mean, besides your mouse and keyboard; I want to use a console style controller). Here are my requirements:
1. Must be wired (I have no bluetooth)
2. Should be recognized by Linux as a gamepad/joystick. I am assuming that narrows it down to Xbox controllers but I could be wrong?
Thanks in advance for your feedback!
Imo, the GC controller is the best controller ever made, comfort wise.
This adapter works OOTB on Linux with rumble and everything and can be used with most games.
That said, most games have hardcoded Xbox Controller mappings without any way to change them and in those cases this won't be a good choice since the axis and button mappings differs.
Also, you should be able to use your PS3 controller as a controller.
I've been playing Smash Bros through Dolphin on my computer with me using GC controller, and friends using PS3 and Xbox Controllers.
The PS3 controller worked OOTB, but you had to press the PS logo button on the controller in order for it to be usable.
I use the Logitech F710! Linux Support, two input modes, tiny USB 2.0 dongle, amazing battery life, and it's recognized as a controller. It's wireless VIA USB so it shouldn't be a problem with your Bluetooth dilemma. The only downside is that the back triggers detect the amount of pressure being applied, and mine lingers at 0.02%, which angers some games.