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I need a wireless controller for my linux laptop (Kubuntu 23.04).

I don't care how it connects (bluetooth dongle). I just want one that works. The most intense game I play is stardew valley.

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[–] azenyr@lemmy.pt 5 points 11 months ago (17 children)

If you have bluetooth on your PC you can use any Xbox controller (from Xbox One up). They are the perfect standard. Grab some rechargeable double As and the controller will last literally forever and is compatible with everything. Or a battery pack even from third party brands. I know many people complain about it using double As but its actually a great thing, double As last 20x longer than any battery and you can use rechargeable ones and don't worry about your controller dying as it ages.

[–] steal_your_face@lemmy.ml 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I had compatible issues with an Xbox series controller via Bluetooth. Even after installing all the proprietary drivers and such.

[–] azenyr@lemmy.pt 1 points 11 months ago

Well I use one Series X original controller that came with my Xbox series X on my Nobara desktop almost daily. Zero issues. Maybe it depends on the distro or kernel version. I didn't have to install any drivers whatsoever

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