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The 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller is a top premium-feeling controller
22 May 2025 at 11:18 pm UTC
I have a Pro 2. Out of curiosity I installed their software on Windows to test the back buttons and I was surprised they didn't worked all that well on some games. Looks like Steam Input don't like 8bitdo software, so for example, L4D2 didn't recognized the back buttons.

I hope on Linux the situation improves with time, although the back buttons seems more useful for FPS gaems and for those, I have a Steam Controller, which is better for that type of game.
NVIDIA release fresh details on their current Wayland support and future plans
21 May 2025 at 11:29 pm UTC
With the current Windows drivers riddled with bugs, don't expect Nvidia to care much about Wayland on Linux. Unless is something AI related, they probably will not put in the list of priorities to fix.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy Enhanced Edition announced with Steam Deck support
14 May 2025 at 4:40 pm UTC Likes: 1
Judging by not being compatible with the older games saves nor mods, I would think those are on a new engine.

Now comes the question: are they as bugged as the originals? Because those are notorious for the amount of bugs they have.
Linux GPU Control Application (LACT) gets a new fan control UI, automatic fan mode threshold on Nvidia
14 May 2025 at 12:48 pm UTC
I've been using LACT for a month or two now to underclock my Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 Super (which is a factory overclocked card) and it's been a fantastic experience
I do a similar thing on my RX 6700 XT. It is a original AMD model that looks great, but have a subpar cooler. I undervolt it and limit the TPD for less 9W, so its junction temperature don't exceed 100°C.
ZOTAC GAMING ZONE Handheld getting a Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 prototype with a Manjaro Linux-based OS
14 May 2025 at 11:54 am UTC Likes: 1
They just need to copy the Steam Deck control layout for touchpads. Those are in a really awful location. Or better yet: make the first portable with customizable controls, a-la the Thrustmaster ESWAP or the Turtlebeach Victrix Pro.
Steam Deck sales still going strong over three years later
12 May 2025 at 3:45 pm UTC Likes: 2
It could have sold even more if Valve expanded its sales to the entire world, instead of only in selected markets. Here in Brazil, for example, you cold only get one in the grey market. But we can get a Asus or Lenovo portable from official resellers if we want. But, you know, they are not a Steam Deck.
8BitDo Ultimate 2 is getting full Steam Input support for more buttons
30 Apr 2025 at 10:32 pm UTC
I have a Pro 2 and out of curiosity I tested it on Windows to play with the back buttons. To my surprise, not every game supports them. In fact, I left very disappointed with the experience. I thought it would just work, but nope.

Lets see if things improve now.
A-RED Walking Robot is a 3D physics puzzle-platformer where you control a wind-up toy
23 Apr 2025 at 5:30 pm UTC
This looks interesting. Will test it ASAP. I'm always after games that try something new.
Ubuntu 25.04 upgrades halted due to Kubuntu users getting a broken desktop
18 Apr 2025 at 9:49 pm UTC Likes: 2
I learned from Windows to always do a fresh install. This is why I would never be affected by something like this.
Linux GPU Control Application (LACT) v0.7.3 brings configurable charts, improvements for AMD RDNA3
7 Apr 2025 at 12:45 pm UTC Likes: 4
I use LACT for my gaming PC. I have a original AMD RX 6700 XT with their subpar cooler, so I use LACT to undervolt it and limit the TPD in less 9W. That way the card doesn't overheat in a hot climate without air-conditioning. The impact in performance is negligible, so I can increase the longevity of the card without resorting to more drastic (and expensive) measures.