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PS5 Bluetooth Controller Connectivity issues to PC 🎮 (self.linux_gaming)
submitted 6 months ago by Sunny to c/linux_gaming@lemmy.world
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Hey, Recently bought 2 new PS5 controllers to play on PC(BazziteOS), that's connected to a TV. I have the controllers connected to my network card (TP-Link Archer TX50E), that supports Bluetooth 5.0. However, while the PC is only 3 meters away from the TV and the couch, the controllers keep falling out due to bad connectivity. The PC is hardwired to Ethernet, and so are all other devices around, so struggling to think there can be wireless connections interrupting it.

Would really like to be able to play games on the TV. I also have an Nvidia Pro Shield connected to the TV(when the PC is not connected), but not able to think of a method I can have the controllers connected to the Shield instead, while still playing via the PC. Do I need to buy another, stronger Bluetooth adapter?

Anyone got any tips for the situation? Please share your setups/experiences regarding this, if you have.

Have a nice day 🌻

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[–] breakcore@discuss.tchncs.de 5 points 6 months ago (1 children)

I have had a bunch of problems with PS5 controllers recently.

I am noy sure you are experiencing drop outs due to physical limitations, rather due to (as I recall) recent restructuring of the kernel code handling connections to the controller and regressions introduced herein.

One way to rule out physical limitations, would be to stand next to the PC and see how it fares. What is your experience like then?

[–] Sunny 4 points 6 months ago

Works completely fine when I sit next to the computer and play on my monitor instead of the TV. It only occurs when I sit away from the PC, by 3 meters, roughly. I also have a Bluetooth headset I use from time to time, and that works flawlessly connected to the PC, even if I go to other rooms in the house. So pretty sure the network card itself works fine…