u don't need an original, but it'll have better life span. i have an original ps4 controller that I've had for 6+ years now and with a slight drift in right stick can be fixed easily
If you want a controller with the ps5 layout, some backpedals, mouse button triggers, plan to spend 150-250 USD. Aim controllers done with the custom builder are the best option imo.
All possible options are in this video. This channel is the goto for controllers.
https://youtu.be/jo2tLMavZwc
Hell yes! I was using a dualshock 4 for years and recently switched to a dualsense. Sony has made the best controllers, IMO, since the original dualshock.
The sticks are the same size as the Xbox One/Series controllers and the DS4 (probably Dualsense too, but can't confirm as I don't have one). The sticks are all interchangeable between the Pro 2, DS4 and Xbox One/Series controllers.
Hey, I just had my ds3 give up on me so I'm looking for a new one as well and saw 8bitdo mentioned a lot in the past.
I'm hesitating between a dualsense, a new ds3 or the Pro 2. Do you, or anyone else maybe, have experience with both joys and give a small rundown of pros and cons?
Would you recommend [this version](https://www.amazon.de/6922621505051/dp/B0CSPHXJYM/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=3PNO9295JUYQV&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.7FWXGwDaAgn-AYiZY6eAp04RtKAedQVYcs5oMrr1wPkipdjbq9Re0xGCoP97YlUNXh9akpwDJr1cgRH5jvuWfQWxlImQ-IUeIkDXDXj3KrCD3qQROgE_6XgxHJYtMHI9tXMCOcMoAfr0pQTI3GZZgGs3r1blBe0yYG_3sQtygsrWvM2kqEOgG5gjB8iStrM2SoVFDOrZ2LSMXV7Vns53GA.TnQWgrbKSo0l3JErR5P37429LA8w6jnV34uKqzxrv2I&dib_tag=se&keywords=8bitdo+pro+2&qid=1718475830&sprefix=8bit%2Caps%2C490&sr=8-3) of the pro 2? I don't know what hall effect is but I assume it's good and this is an updated model of the original, yeah?
Yeah, that's literally an updated version of the one I have. Hall effect isn't something you'll notice in terms of accuracy or feel, it's just an internal change to help prevent stick drift in the long term.
~~Unless you want gyro and analog triggers at the same time.~~
~~I'll never buy an 8bitdo until they have a mode that allows for using every bit of tech in the controller at the same time. Can't play games with racing and aiming like GTA with only one or the other.~~
I was told wrong and I'm now very much considering an 8bitdo. Thanks community!
Apparently I've been told wrong and I'm glad to find that out, thank you! Their products have seemed really quality but this misconception has kept me from buying.
Do you know another controller, which allows to do this?
Their support is very friendly and forthcoming. I've contacted them to add additional unique button support to the back buttons, but their reply was some standard boilerplate "we'll see" (but friendly).
The DualShock (PS4) and DualSense (PS5) both allow analog triggers and gyro use. I just don't understand their decision to make the gyro a Switch mode only feature, which turns the triggers into either on/off buttons, and they haven't changed it at any point in making controls so far. Maybe I'll reach out just to see.
Did you have to do anything to get the Bluetooth working on your controller/PC or do you use USB? I had a tricky time with my Bluetooth and couldn't find much info about it.
Not sure, both my last two motherboards have had Wifi/Bluetooth built into them, so I've never had any issues given my bluetooth has a big feckoff antenna
But to confirm, yeah, I basically always use the Pro 2 wirelessly
The existance of drivers does not imply pnp does not work. Sometimes they're just better in some way. Could just be manging the leds remapping buttons idk.
The rubber on the analog stick for mine got worn out when I started using it for Street Fighter 5, but it still works perfectly fine. It's definitely not for everyone, but it's a well built controller for sure
Logitech F310. I didn't have much previous controller experience but they are clearly well built. Mine dropped a lot of times and is in perfect condition. Too small if you have big hands imo, otherwise idk best cost/benefit
I've used this controller for 14 years and it is still going strong. One day I dropped it and it stopped working. I tried a few different ports and none of them would power it back up so I bought a new one. The day the new one came I happened to reboot my machine and the old one started working. Turns out the USB driver and the pad were in a disagreement about the initialization state of the device (roughly speaking, the syslog messages were pretty cryptic). So now I have a spare ready to go for the next 14+ years. Safe to say my gaming will end before I run out of these :)
I have this controller too. I originally bought it years ago when I was on Windows 7. When I built a new PC with Linux, I just plugged it in without really thinking about it and it just worked as I would expect.
It's wireless but you can use it with USB also and yes plug and play. I just had to do a firmware update before start, but nothing too complicated. All info on their website.
Linux. https://www.gulikit.com/newsinfo/887152.html
Basically you need to have the controller plugged in. Download the file and copy it to the connected USB. If you type gulkit kk3 pro there is also a short video with clear instructions
Xbox via Bluetooth, but I don't recommend it, because not only will you need to update the firmware via Windows, but connectivity is strongly dependent on the Bluetooth controller. (TP-Link Bluetooth 4.0 Nano USB Adapter is great)
Ps5 controller is the best you can get without going for niche brands. You get some room to tinker and a touch pad/accelerometer that can be used to control the mouse from the couch.
DualShock 4
8BitDo SN30 Pro for retro games
Keyboards for everything else
You need to check if your game and controller both supports Analog triggers when needed.
Gulijit king Kong pro 2. I really like it. Though some mold marks on the buttons made them stuck sometimes. Filing them solved the issue and now I'm really happy with it.
Mine started to stick too. They use mechanical switches, so I opened it up and put silicone grease in them. Now, they're smooth again. Then, one analog trigger started squeaking. I had to grease that up too. It's a nice controller, but it's a bit like owning an antique machine.
There's a long standing bug in the nintendo-hid kernel module where the King Kong2 wont pair properly in Nintendo Switch mode. Affects a lot of 3rd party switch controllers. There are kernel patches to fix it though if you know how to do that. Fortunately the KongKong2 has Xbox mode which works perfectly, and is generally better because the triggers become analog.
It's trouble for me because I like to emulate Switch games and KingKong2 is a perfect fit since Switch mode enables the gyro.
Yeah, it is great. I game on it regularly. Connects well, with both the 2.4 and switch mode. But if you want to remap the keys/change the lighting, you will have to borrow someones machine or do it in a VM because the flydigi software is only for windows
I had a Xbox One USB Controller, worked perfectly under Linux/Steam, but to my chagrin it died within only a year, the right analog stick croaked. Didn't even use it that much. Very disappointed. My ages old Xbox 360 controllers still work perfectly as comparison. Seems this happens quite a lot for the newer gen gamepads from Microsoft.
So I bought a 8BitDo Xbox controller with HallEffect analog sticks. Looks identical to the MS one, but 1/2 price of the Microsoft Xbox One controller and works PERFECTLY with Linux and Steam.
Already used it for a month in quite a few games and it works and behaves exactly like the original. And hopefully lasts longer. Quality/build wise identical, feels solid.
One thing to note: For Linux, I needed to hold the B button down while plugging it in to a USB port until it rumbles once, to set it to "Android" mode, before that it would not be detected at all. But only had to do that once. I updated the firmware of the controller too on my Windows PC, but should only be necessary if using it under Windows itself as far as I read in the release notes.
Link: [8BitDo Xbox controller with Hall Effect Analog Sticks](https://shop.8bitdo.com/products/8bitdo-ultimate-wired-controller-for-xbox-and-windows)
Any controller works, but as someone that has used PS4 PS3 controllers extensively and some cheap knockoffs.
Xbox controllers are the best due to how long they last without having to stay connected. Just need to swap your batteries every once in a while.
Playstation controller are a glorified battery drain no offense meant here. But their features are 99% useless to someone that doesn't own a PS or just use it for PC. My xbox controller can last a week playing it every day.
For Linux its not that hard to do with either anyway, just a matter of preference
You can buy a charging station for literally 5€ and forget about charging it since it will be always charged. Its features are also pretty awesome like the adaptive triggers in The Last of Us. If you have the time you can check Flick Stick.
DualSense and DualSense Edge
I already have them for PS4/PS5, they are plug and play, no point in buying another controller when you already own the best built controller on the market, and has the most features too (touchpad, precise gyro, etc)
Xbox series X wireless controller
Had to install something additionally to configure it on Ubuntu, though I don't remember what lol
But once I got it working, it's been great
Yes, it works great with Steam ! Actually, it’s even better than on PS5, you can map any key / game action to the back buttons, and even the function buttons (which are not remappable on PlayStation)
On PS5 the back buttons can only be remapped to something else on the controller, which has a very limited use.
as much as it pains me I'm using a Xbox controller and switch joycons. the joycons don't work well as they are pain to pair and get working on my system but I'm playing split controls Celeste with a friend and a split controller is required. the Xbox is fine but it dosnt have motion and the rumble broke years ago
My go to is a PS5 or wired 360 controller but I also have a switch (GameCube layout), Wii, and Wiiu tablet for the emulators on my HTPC. Also have a wired 8bitdo SNES, PS1 to USB, and others in the TV stand for when I have more then 2 people over.
PS3-5 are plug and play, wii and Wiiu take some work but plenty of forums out there to help.
360 and ps4 work great, the ps4 requires bluetooth, the 360 requires an adapter and AAs but is more confortable, i like the ps4 more.
The 360 bumper failed after abou 6~7 years, but its a very easy controller to fix and mod.
Also had an ipega, it stopped working with a few years, and is harder to fix then the 360.
PS5 controller is pretty solid. I have a basic sony PS5 controller and the fancy Xbox elite controller. I personally like the PS5 one better even tho it's half the price. Before that I was using "Razer wolverine ultimate Xbox one controller" back when it was $150 ,now it's literally $60 on Amazon. But very very solid. Liked it better than the newer editions of the Razer controllers
Xbox but I have some PS3 controllers too
unfortunately idk how to make em wireless on windows
it was so easy on Linux like why can't windows do the same thing
Edit: I just realized this is a Linux sub lmao
I don't use Linux so I don't know much about how plug and play works. On Windows, xbox controllers will just work with everything because of xinput but I assume Linux is different.
If you care about gyro, dualsense has the best according to basically everyone in the gyro gaming communities. It also has much better potential for keybinds because of the touchpad. Steam can easily be configured to get you 4 more keybinds (split the pad into 4 sections) than the xbox controller, although they aren't as easy to access as the face buttons.
If you really care about back buttons and are okay with some simple modding, extremerate rise4 kit with a dualsense is way cheaper than something like scuf controllers.
If you don't wanna mod, but care about back buttons, the vader 3 pro is great although seeing as rewasd isn't supported on Linux, you have to use flydigi's software, which I'm not sure is even supported. I assume Linux has better remapping tools for this stuff than Windows so you could probably get it working, but if you just want an out of the box experience, the extra face buttons and back buttons will likely do nothing.
Anything and everything I tested has worked, both on my Linux PC and on my Deck: a generic WiiU Pro controller, a 8bitdo N30, ton of Xbox controllers wireless and wired, Dual Shock 3 and 4 (cabled, wireless and with dongle) DualSenses (regular and Edge), 2-Joycons as a single controller (side-buttons included), and leaving the best for last, the Steam Controllers.
Everything worked just fine under SteamOS just as they have worked since years ago with Linux. All of the aforementioned controllers can be mapped through the Steam Controller UI (yes, including the Edge Fn buttons and grips, and the joycons side buttons).
And still, nothing beats the Deck itself. Maybe the DS Edge is on par (in number of inputs), but damn this device is comfortable.
I've been using Flydigi Direwolf 2 every day for 3 months and for my purposes it's pretty great so far (action games). I also used Logitech F710 before that and while it's basically unbreakable, the ergonomics is bottom tier. My hands literally started hurting because everything was so hard to press. I also owned and own a few 8bitdo controllers: top ergonomics for me, but they may not be as durable in rough handling all day every day. I love them when I'm not mashing buttons.
Overall I prefer controllers with their own USB dongle, because they are plug and play zero problems under Linux and have no BT lag.
I have used XBone, PS3, PS4, and Steam controllers. I currently use the XBone controller.
My experience is that all the PS and XBox controllers work easily if you plug them in. If you want to use them wirelessly then you might have to screw around with some Bluetooth config. The Steam controller uses a custom USB dongle for wireless rather than standard Bluetooth, which is easier to get working but wastes a USB port.
I got a PS5 controller on amazon, I don't even have a playstation, but I thought they looked very nice to use. It felt extremely better built than my near 100$ Xbox One controller that I bought back around 2020.
In the past I've use different controllers from 8bitdo to switch to all Xbox Controller. I was like everyone else who thinks DualSense sucks. Because I don't like to be like everyone else I got myself a DualSense. Men let me tell you that it's probably the best controller I've owned.
I still have my 8bitdo and Hori laying around and sold all my Xbox controllers. Only DualSense is my daily driver. It's much easier to hold and somehow less strain for a longer gaming session.
Using Guilikit KK2Pro, Switch Pro Controller, Dual Sense, Hori Fighting Commander (switch version) and HautePad T16. All of these work fine ootb except the hori fightpad. Had to install xpad-noone in addition to the already installed xpad-neo and xone. Using Nobara 40
The PlayStation controllers are all natively supported, including the touchpad on the newest ones, but an upstream Linux driver maintained by Sony. You probably won’t get better compatibility than that, plus it just runs over Bluetooth.
I've just been using my Series X controller the very few times I use one. I have been seeing a lot about those 8bitduo controllers so I'm tempted to get one for my PC and Steam Deck.
Depends on the game
Normal PC games I prefer DualSense, Xbox controller if the prompts don't work
For Nintendo emulation I try to use controllers that have the original design (I have a 8bitdo sn30 for SNES/nes games and I use it for Gameboy games, and a generic N64 and GameCube controller that works over USB).
I have the 8bitdo Sega controller too. Other than that, I'll use the Xbox controller or DualSense for PS and Xbox games since they're pretty similar already.
A Nacon PS4 gamepad. They are quite cheap and work out of the box. I had a 8bit do pro 2 before.
Xbox One / Series S gamepads are a hit or miss, especially 3rd party gamepads have issues here.
HORI Horipad Mini are nice too, especially for small hands and retro games, but they don't have rumble. They work out of the box as well :)
xbox 360 wired, xone wireless and dongle, bitdo pro, hyperkin xenon (have to reconnect it after wake). All working. I prefer the og xbox 360 controller with the saturn dpad. Heavenly.
Xbox Elite 2, 2 xbox one controllers and 1 xbox series X controller with the old gen xbox dongle(Xbox one dongle).
Fedora Bazzite
Plug and play for bazzite
Dear god is bluetooth a freaking cancer for controllers mate. If I ever use a non standard xbox controller im getting something with a rf dongle like the gulikit etc.
Official PS4/5 controllers are plug and play with wire and bluetooth. Official Xbox controllers are plug and play wired but you'll need to jump through some hoops to get the bluetooth working if you don't have an Xbox or Windows PC handy to update the firmware.
KB+Mouse ;-)
Recently I got the 8bitdo Pro 2 Hall Edition to replace my SC. It's software works fine in Android (or a Windows VM).
I used the Steam Controller but it is discontinued. I needed to repair mine already (the joystick, and one of the shoulder buttons broke).
Nearly all controllers are plug&play? However, if they have some "extra" features, like programmable buttons, you might need a Windows software for that. For example, 8bitdo will work OOTB but you can not set HW deadzones, profiles, or use the back buttons (except, buy chance / oversight / bug, in the android mode they will work as c and z buttons).
I use pair of Logitech F710s. Bought them in 2017, still working great. Supported by 99% of the games. (The other 1% are really niche). P.S. Rechargeable batteries and a charging device will make your life much better
I use either my switch pro controller or my PS4 controller if I'm using the switch controller with the switch. They're both plug and play, and both work through bluetooth and wired connection. Neither have remappable buttons though to my knowledge.
Steam controller. The best controller ever made, and not just because of large iterative improvements, but a complete paradigm shift. Somehow no one else has realised how overpowered dual trackpads + dual stage triggers + bumpers/grips/gyro is. I never want to use the face buttons on a controller again, and ideally won't need to.
I am using a Gaminja MG25Z controller, it is a generic controller that I bought on Aliexpress, surprisingly it works excellent on Linux, it has support for Playstation 3 and 4, Xbox One, NSwitch, Windows and obviously Linux...
If you can buy something better, do it, I personally bought it because it cost me 150 Mexican pesos, which is about 8 dollars.
8bitdo controllers is really good, but if you need multiple (for for example splitscreen multiplayer), xbox 360 controllers are really cheap 2nd hand and works great on linux! Just remember to buy a pc receiver...
i am using an xbox one elite controller V1 from when it first released, using the official xbox wireless adapter too, everything was plug and play on my distro, not sure if many other distros would have the drivers preinstalled
PS5, Xbox one and steam controller. I like the DualSense but I find the Xbox easier and more supported on most titles. I just don't like the dpad on the newest Xbox controller. It's too clicky.
I tend to use the PS5 or Steam controller when streaming to my TV due to the trackpad functionality.
[https://www.8bitdo.com/pro2-wired-controller-for-xbox/](https://www.8bitdo.com/pro2-wired-controller-for-xbox/) i picked up one of these as i prefer the Dualshock stick layout, but wanted hall effect sticks and Xbox button glyphs. It's honestly been one of the best controllers i've ever used.
If you need wireless, there's an alternate version, but it only comes with Nintendo glyphs
I am on windows rn but I have tested both my Xbox One X era Bluetooth and Dualsense Controllers in Linux and they’re both great. I prefer Xbox style but you can’t go wrong with a DS4 or Dualsense
Many ppl suggest the ps5 controller (which has a great Linux driver support) but the reality is that in-game messages will be a mess with anything different than the xyab layout. There is a very small amount of games that support Steam Input to fix that problem. KK3 is by far the best controller you can find which is fully functional with Linux:
- Bluetooth support
- No need for extra drivers
- Gyro support
- OS independent firmware update
- Nice grip. Doesn’t look or feel ship
- Software free programmable back paddles
https://www.gulikit.com/productinfo/1130420.html
I looked a LOT and didn’t find anything else that checks all the boxes above. If somebody knows another brand with the same features please let me know.
I love my Steam Controller. Otherwise, I use my Beitong Zeus (Miku Edition). Can't get the mapping program to work on Linux tho. Have to use Windows for that (though I read someone else got it working with a VM).
I got a free Google Stadia controller years ago, and it's held up hardware-wise. It really is a nice controller.
I can't recommend it though, because the bluetooth mode google put out is buggy as hell and sometimes just straight up crashes the kde bluetooth manager if you try to turn off the controller.
As a pure wired experience though, it's pretty good
ps3/4/5 controllers are plug and play
Yea i been thinking of a custom ps5 like aim control but so expensive
u don't need an original, but it'll have better life span. i have an original ps4 controller that I've had for 6+ years now and with a slight drift in right stick can be fixed easily
If you want a controller with the ps5 layout, some backpedals, mouse button triggers, plan to spend 150-250 USD. Aim controllers done with the custom builder are the best option imo. All possible options are in this video. This channel is the goto for controllers. https://youtu.be/jo2tLMavZwc
I just saw this vid like 3 hours ago wtf he is talkig like 300$ crazy expensive
yes it is, but this is the market right now for ps5 layout sadly.
My custom Xbox elite series 2 was a drunken purchase
[удалено]
Yeah. It's nice and it'll last me for a long time, or until the internal battery starts to fail.
Hell yes! I was using a dualshock 4 for years and recently switched to a dualsense. Sony has made the best controllers, IMO, since the original dualshock.
Are they? I have my PS4 controller and when connected via bluetooth Steam doesn't detect it.
Had this problem too. Had to install ds4drv for steam to actually pick it up but works fine after that apart from the touchpad not working.
That worked perfectly. Thanks so much. Touchpad seems to work fine for me tho with that.
well, I said \*\*plug\*\* and play... Jokes aside I didn't know DS4 could have problems
Lol. But the ds4drv thing fixed it instantly for me actually, even has gyro and touchpad controls just fine.
8bitdo Pro 2, best controller currently in production IMO
I love my pro2, but those small sticks aren't gonna be good for OP's Apex Legends use case.
The sticks are the same size as the Xbox One/Series controllers and the DS4 (probably Dualsense too, but can't confirm as I don't have one). The sticks are all interchangeable between the Pro 2, DS4 and Xbox One/Series controllers.
Hey, I just had my ds3 give up on me so I'm looking for a new one as well and saw 8bitdo mentioned a lot in the past. I'm hesitating between a dualsense, a new ds3 or the Pro 2. Do you, or anyone else maybe, have experience with both joys and give a small rundown of pros and cons?
Would you recommend [this version](https://www.amazon.de/6922621505051/dp/B0CSPHXJYM/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=3PNO9295JUYQV&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.7FWXGwDaAgn-AYiZY6eAp04RtKAedQVYcs5oMrr1wPkipdjbq9Re0xGCoP97YlUNXh9akpwDJr1cgRH5jvuWfQWxlImQ-IUeIkDXDXj3KrCD3qQROgE_6XgxHJYtMHI9tXMCOcMoAfr0pQTI3GZZgGs3r1blBe0yYG_3sQtygsrWvM2kqEOgG5gjB8iStrM2SoVFDOrZ2LSMXV7Vns53GA.TnQWgrbKSo0l3JErR5P37429LA8w6jnV34uKqzxrv2I&dib_tag=se&keywords=8bitdo+pro+2&qid=1718475830&sprefix=8bit%2Caps%2C490&sr=8-3) of the pro 2? I don't know what hall effect is but I assume it's good and this is an updated model of the original, yeah?
Yeah, that's literally an updated version of the one I have. Hall effect isn't something you'll notice in terms of accuracy or feel, it's just an internal change to help prevent stick drift in the long term.
I had this one too, unfortunately the right trigger went to shit for me :( Otherwise, it's a good pad.
~~Unless you want gyro and analog triggers at the same time.~~ ~~I'll never buy an 8bitdo until they have a mode that allows for using every bit of tech in the controller at the same time. Can't play games with racing and aiming like GTA with only one or the other.~~ I was told wrong and I'm now very much considering an 8bitdo. Thanks community!
You sure you don't just have a broken one? I've never had any issues with using the triggers and gyro at the same time.
Apparently I've been told wrong and I'm glad to find that out, thank you! Their products have seemed really quality but this misconception has kept me from buying.
Do you know another controller, which allows to do this? Their support is very friendly and forthcoming. I've contacted them to add additional unique button support to the back buttons, but their reply was some standard boilerplate "we'll see" (but friendly).
The DualShock (PS4) and DualSense (PS5) both allow analog triggers and gyro use. I just don't understand their decision to make the gyro a Switch mode only feature, which turns the triggers into either on/off buttons, and they haven't changed it at any point in making controls so far. Maybe I'll reach out just to see.
My Pro 2 basically lives in XInput mode, and gyro works fine
How did you get it to work with Gyro in Xinput mode? It doesn't work on my Steamdeck nor my Arch PC Are you using it wired or wireless?
Did you have to do anything to get the Bluetooth working on your controller/PC or do you use USB? I had a tricky time with my Bluetooth and couldn't find much info about it.
Not sure, both my last two motherboards have had Wifi/Bluetooth built into them, so I've never had any issues given my bluetooth has a big feckoff antenna But to confirm, yeah, I basically always use the Pro 2 wirelessly
8bitdo Bluetooth pro with hall effect
Xbox one controller
Same, GitHub medusalix/xone drivers
Really? I don't have drivers for mine and it works fine.
The existance of drivers does not imply pnp does not work. Sometimes they're just better in some way. Could just be manging the leds remapping buttons idk.
What is pnp?
Plug-N'-Play, i.e. you plug a device into your computer and it works without manual configuration.
Plug-n-play
Plug N Play
Ah, makes sense, thanks for letting me know
Xbox controllers work perfectly over USB, but using bluetooth or the wireless dongle is not supported by the in-tree driver.
Ah, yeah I was too lazy to set up Bluetooth it's just plugged in like an early 2000s console
Yup, mine has the wireless dongle, hence separate driver :)
I play with mine using Bluetooth and it works out of the box. Dunno if Nobara has those drivers installed by default.
do you play it plugged in or use it wirelessly?
Someone said it doesn't work wirelessly without the drivers. And yes plugged in
It just fits my hands perfectly. That's the only reason I use it even for ps2 emulation :D
Dualsense
still using my Steam Controller
The rubber on the analog stick for mine got worn out when I started using it for Street Fighter 5, but it still works perfectly fine. It's definitely not for everyone, but it's a well built controller for sure
it is so hard for me to get used to this one. the shape is a bit too... wiggly, and the d-pad is a bit too imprecise. i really tried with it :(
Logitech F310. I didn't have much previous controller experience but they are clearly well built. Mine dropped a lot of times and is in perfect condition. Too small if you have big hands imo, otherwise idk best cost/benefit
I've used this controller for 14 years and it is still going strong. One day I dropped it and it stopped working. I tried a few different ports and none of them would power it back up so I bought a new one. The day the new one came I happened to reboot my machine and the old one started working. Turns out the USB driver and the pad were in a disagreement about the initialization state of the device (roughly speaking, the syslog messages were pretty cryptic). So now I have a spare ready to go for the next 14+ years. Safe to say my gaming will end before I run out of these :)
I have this controller too. I originally bought it years ago when I was on Windows 7. When I built a new PC with Linux, I just plugged it in without really thinking about it and it just worked as I would expect.
part of the f310 club, myself. f310 8bitdo m30 t-flight hotas
Xbox elite with the wireless dongle. Plug and play in Fedora
Ohh will check it out
This is what I use but it's only plug and play if you install the drivers. Xone works great though.
stock fedora or nobara?
Bazzite. So atomic fedora
Specifically Bazzite though because the actual drivers are not upstream yet.
That’s good to know. I was struggling to get the dongle to work.
Ahhh good point. I shouldn’t have assumed it was plug and play for Fedora.
An Xbox one controller
Gulkit KK pro3. Works great on arch Linux
This - I use it for PC and Switch alike and they work flawlessly on Windows, Linux and Switch. I have 4 Pro 2s and 1 Pro 3.
Plug and play?
It's wireless but you can use it with USB also and yes plug and play. I just had to do a firmware update before start, but nothing too complicated. All info on their website.
You do the firmware update on windows or linux fam?
Linux. https://www.gulikit.com/newsinfo/887152.html Basically you need to have the controller plugged in. Download the file and copy it to the connected USB. If you type gulkit kk3 pro there is also a short video with clear instructions
Do you have to use custom driver for it to work on arch?
Nope. Just that firmware update. And it will be detected automatically by the OS
8BitDo Ultimate 2.4GHz controller turned out to be perfect for my use case. I keep an 8bit pro 2 controller as a backup controller.
The original Steam Controller.
Xbox via Bluetooth, but I don't recommend it, because not only will you need to update the firmware via Windows, but connectivity is strongly dependent on the Bluetooth controller. (TP-Link Bluetooth 4.0 Nano USB Adapter is great)
I have the same brand 5.0 and works on my linux system
I also have a ASUS USB-BT500 Bluetooth 5.0 and it is very annoying with my XBox controller. Disconnects every 10-15 minutes.
I’m using one of the RF adapters for mine. Seems to have lower input latency than Bluetooth.
Ps5 controller is the best you can get without going for niche brands. You get some room to tinker and a touch pad/accelerometer that can be used to control the mouse from the couch.
I got a ps5 dualsense the other week, it works pretty well
Steam
that one logitech controller
Pretty sure those are meant for steering submarines.
DualShock 4 8BitDo SN30 Pro for retro games Keyboards for everything else You need to check if your game and controller both supports Analog triggers when needed.
DualSense.
Gulijit king Kong pro 2. I really like it. Though some mold marks on the buttons made them stuck sometimes. Filing them solved the issue and now I'm really happy with it.
Mine started to stick too. They use mechanical switches, so I opened it up and put silicone grease in them. Now, they're smooth again. Then, one analog trigger started squeaking. I had to grease that up too. It's a nice controller, but it's a bit like owning an antique machine.
There's a long standing bug in the nintendo-hid kernel module where the King Kong2 wont pair properly in Nintendo Switch mode. Affects a lot of 3rd party switch controllers. There are kernel patches to fix it though if you know how to do that. Fortunately the KongKong2 has Xbox mode which works perfectly, and is generally better because the triggers become analog. It's trouble for me because I like to emulate Switch games and KingKong2 is a perfect fit since Switch mode enables the gyro.
dual shock 4 in the living room, switch pro in the office for now
Vader 3 pro
Good on linux yea? Thats the one i bought
Yeah, it is great. I game on it regularly. Connects well, with both the 2.4 and switch mode. But if you want to remap the keys/change the lighting, you will have to borrow someones machine or do it in a VM because the flydigi software is only for windows
I have an old Dualshock 2 with an adapter that just keeps going.
Switch pro controller
A candy con
I had a Xbox One USB Controller, worked perfectly under Linux/Steam, but to my chagrin it died within only a year, the right analog stick croaked. Didn't even use it that much. Very disappointed. My ages old Xbox 360 controllers still work perfectly as comparison. Seems this happens quite a lot for the newer gen gamepads from Microsoft. So I bought a 8BitDo Xbox controller with HallEffect analog sticks. Looks identical to the MS one, but 1/2 price of the Microsoft Xbox One controller and works PERFECTLY with Linux and Steam. Already used it for a month in quite a few games and it works and behaves exactly like the original. And hopefully lasts longer. Quality/build wise identical, feels solid. One thing to note: For Linux, I needed to hold the B button down while plugging it in to a USB port until it rumbles once, to set it to "Android" mode, before that it would not be detected at all. But only had to do that once. I updated the firmware of the controller too on my Windows PC, but should only be necessary if using it under Windows itself as far as I read in the release notes. Link: [8BitDo Xbox controller with Hall Effect Analog Sticks](https://shop.8bitdo.com/products/8bitdo-ultimate-wired-controller-for-xbox-and-windows)
Logitech F710 and an Xbox 360 controller. I like 360 more, but it's wired and F710 is wireless.
Logitech f310 but I am a cheap bastard. I have also used an 8-bitdo sn-80pro and a PS4 controller. All were plug and play on Linux mint 21.3
Wireless Xbox 360 anyone?
Any controller works, but as someone that has used PS4 PS3 controllers extensively and some cheap knockoffs. Xbox controllers are the best due to how long they last without having to stay connected. Just need to swap your batteries every once in a while. Playstation controller are a glorified battery drain no offense meant here. But their features are 99% useless to someone that doesn't own a PS or just use it for PC. My xbox controller can last a week playing it every day. For Linux its not that hard to do with either anyway, just a matter of preference
You can buy a charging station for literally 5€ and forget about charging it since it will be always charged. Its features are also pretty awesome like the adaptive triggers in The Last of Us. If you have the time you can check Flick Stick.
I use xbox pdp controller and some barracuda 1234 controller i bought in local supermarket for 5 bucks with usb of course
DualSense and DualSense Edge I already have them for PS4/PS5, they are plug and play, no point in buying another controller when you already own the best built controller on the market, and has the most features too (touchpad, precise gyro, etc)
Xbox series X wireless controller Had to install something additionally to configure it on Ubuntu, though I don't remember what lol But once I got it working, it's been great
DualSense Edge ! Lots of programmable buttons, super comfortable, and it has fancy vibration if you can get it to work on Linux (which I can’t…)
Is the buttons programmable?
Back buttons
Yes, it works great with Steam ! Actually, it’s even better than on PS5, you can map any key / game action to the back buttons, and even the function buttons (which are not remappable on PlayStation) On PS5 the back buttons can only be remapped to something else on the controller, which has a very limited use.
XBox 360 Controllers with the PC adapter are plug and play. Been using them for years now.
as much as it pains me I'm using a Xbox controller and switch joycons. the joycons don't work well as they are pain to pair and get working on my system but I'm playing split controls Celeste with a friend and a split controller is required. the Xbox is fine but it dosnt have motion and the rumble broke years ago
ps5 just works tho as I used to use one
My go to is a PS5 or wired 360 controller but I also have a switch (GameCube layout), Wii, and Wiiu tablet for the emulators on my HTPC. Also have a wired 8bitdo SNES, PS1 to USB, and others in the TV stand for when I have more then 2 people over. PS3-5 are plug and play, wii and Wiiu take some work but plenty of forums out there to help.
360 and ps4 work great, the ps4 requires bluetooth, the 360 requires an adapter and AAs but is more confortable, i like the ps4 more. The 360 bumper failed after abou 6~7 years, but its a very easy controller to fix and mod. Also had an ipega, it stopped working with a few years, and is harder to fix then the 360.
Bluetooth converted Stadia controllers. No issues at all.
An 8bitdo ultimate 2.4 for normal gaming and a nyxi warrior (GameCube style controller) for emulation.
Dual sense. Been using it over Bluetooth, but might try wired to see if it helps with gameplay issues
PS5 controller is pretty solid. I have a basic sony PS5 controller and the fancy Xbox elite controller. I personally like the PS5 one better even tho it's half the price. Before that I was using "Razer wolverine ultimate Xbox one controller" back when it was $150 ,now it's literally $60 on Amazon. But very very solid. Liked it better than the newer editions of the Razer controllers
I've used basic bitch Logitech F310s for many years, except when I had Wii U Pro controllers, those were amazing.
Xbox but I have some PS3 controllers too unfortunately idk how to make em wireless on windows it was so easy on Linux like why can't windows do the same thing Edit: I just realized this is a Linux sub lmao
https://github.com/nefarius/DsHidMini I use this on Windows for ds3
oh awesome
Gulikit KK3
XBOX wireless controller, I first had to update the firmware through some Windows app for the Bluetooth to work properly though.
The controller that came with my PS4.
Dualsense
Dualshock 4 and Gulikit Kingkong Pro 2
Xbox series x controller
Dualsense all the way
PS5 controller is the best choice right now.
Xbox controller, looks legit but it was cheap so probably a convincing knockoff lol
Dualsense is pretty cool for haptic feedback and others features.
I don't use Linux so I don't know much about how plug and play works. On Windows, xbox controllers will just work with everything because of xinput but I assume Linux is different. If you care about gyro, dualsense has the best according to basically everyone in the gyro gaming communities. It also has much better potential for keybinds because of the touchpad. Steam can easily be configured to get you 4 more keybinds (split the pad into 4 sections) than the xbox controller, although they aren't as easy to access as the face buttons. If you really care about back buttons and are okay with some simple modding, extremerate rise4 kit with a dualsense is way cheaper than something like scuf controllers. If you don't wanna mod, but care about back buttons, the vader 3 pro is great although seeing as rewasd isn't supported on Linux, you have to use flydigi's software, which I'm not sure is even supported. I assume Linux has better remapping tools for this stuff than Windows so you could probably get it working, but if you just want an out of the box experience, the extra face buttons and back buttons will likely do nothing.
Anything and everything I tested has worked, both on my Linux PC and on my Deck: a generic WiiU Pro controller, a 8bitdo N30, ton of Xbox controllers wireless and wired, Dual Shock 3 and 4 (cabled, wireless and with dongle) DualSenses (regular and Edge), 2-Joycons as a single controller (side-buttons included), and leaving the best for last, the Steam Controllers. Everything worked just fine under SteamOS just as they have worked since years ago with Linux. All of the aforementioned controllers can be mapped through the Steam Controller UI (yes, including the Edge Fn buttons and grips, and the joycons side buttons). And still, nothing beats the Deck itself. Maybe the DS Edge is on par (in number of inputs), but damn this device is comfortable.
Xbox One and Google Stadia controller
xbox is the best for pc
I've been using Flydigi Direwolf 2 every day for 3 months and for my purposes it's pretty great so far (action games). I also used Logitech F710 before that and while it's basically unbreakable, the ergonomics is bottom tier. My hands literally started hurting because everything was so hard to press. I also owned and own a few 8bitdo controllers: top ergonomics for me, but they may not be as durable in rough handling all day every day. I love them when I'm not mashing buttons. Overall I prefer controllers with their own USB dongle, because they are plug and play zero problems under Linux and have no BT lag.
Xbox Series controller
Stadia controllers!
I have used XBone, PS3, PS4, and Steam controllers. I currently use the XBone controller. My experience is that all the PS and XBox controllers work easily if you plug them in. If you want to use them wirelessly then you might have to screw around with some Bluetooth config. The Steam controller uses a custom USB dongle for wireless rather than standard Bluetooth, which is easier to get working but wastes a USB port.
STEAM Controller.
An iPega controller with a 2.4GHz adapter. It's actually not too terrible but the dpad is a bit stiff.
I’ve been using a PS4 controller for a while now.
I use one of my Series X gamepads, it's fine.
Old Xbox one s controller. Plug and play
I got a PS5 controller on amazon, I don't even have a playstation, but I thought they looked very nice to use. It felt extremely better built than my near 100$ Xbox One controller that I bought back around 2020.
In the past I've use different controllers from 8bitdo to switch to all Xbox Controller. I was like everyone else who thinks DualSense sucks. Because I don't like to be like everyone else I got myself a DualSense. Men let me tell you that it's probably the best controller I've owned. I still have my 8bitdo and Hori laying around and sold all my Xbox controllers. Only DualSense is my daily driver. It's much easier to hold and somehow less strain for a longer gaming session.
Using Guilikit KK2Pro, Switch Pro Controller, Dual Sense, Hori Fighting Commander (switch version) and HautePad T16. All of these work fine ootb except the hori fightpad. Had to install xpad-noone in addition to the already installed xpad-neo and xone. Using Nobara 40
Wired official XBox360 controller. It Just Works.
8bitdo Ultimate C, Dualschok3 and GameSir Nova Lite, which is my favourite one
Guilikit King Kong 3 pro rocks.
PS4 Controller
8bitdo ultimate bluetooth, the one with hall effect sensors, it's amazing.
Third party DS4 controller ( 1:1 replica ) , it works just fine including gyro feature.
DualShock 4 8bitdo ultimate
The PlayStation controllers are all natively supported, including the touchpad on the newest ones, but an upstream Linux driver maintained by Sony. You probably won’t get better compatibility than that, plus it just runs over Bluetooth.
a chinese controller for xbox one
I’ve got three Stadia controllers in my desk that I’ve converted to Bluetooth. They’ve been absolutely fantastic for the most part.
I've just been using my Series X controller the very few times I use one. I have been seeing a lot about those 8bitduo controllers so I'm tempted to get one for my PC and Steam Deck.
PS5 Controller
Dualsense
Xbox elite series 2 and a dualshock 4
Im using xbox (series x) one and its working great out of the box (Bluetooth connection on arch)
I've got a Wired Nacon PS4 dualshock controller. Plug 'n play. Works like a charm.
Depends on the game Normal PC games I prefer DualSense, Xbox controller if the prompts don't work For Nintendo emulation I try to use controllers that have the original design (I have a 8bitdo sn30 for SNES/nes games and I use it for Gameboy games, and a generic N64 and GameCube controller that works over USB). I have the 8bitdo Sega controller too. Other than that, I'll use the Xbox controller or DualSense for PS and Xbox games since they're pretty similar already.
Very happy with a PS5 controller, works out of the box either wired/bluetooth and steam picks it up straight away
I just use a PS3 controller
A Nacon PS4 gamepad. They are quite cheap and work out of the box. I had a 8bit do pro 2 before. Xbox One / Series S gamepads are a hit or miss, especially 3rd party gamepads have issues here. HORI Horipad Mini are nice too, especially for small hands and retro games, but they don't have rumble. They work out of the box as well :)
xbox 360 wired, xone wireless and dongle, bitdo pro, hyperkin xenon (have to reconnect it after wake). All working. I prefer the og xbox 360 controller with the saturn dpad. Heavenly.
Xbox Elite 2, 2 xbox one controllers and 1 xbox series X controller with the old gen xbox dongle(Xbox one dongle). Fedora Bazzite Plug and play for bazzite Dear god is bluetooth a freaking cancer for controllers mate. If I ever use a non standard xbox controller im getting something with a rf dongle like the gulikit etc.
SCUF PS5 controller, worked over Bluetooth straight away.
Official PS4/5 controllers are plug and play with wire and bluetooth. Official Xbox controllers are plug and play wired but you'll need to jump through some hoops to get the bluetooth working if you don't have an Xbox or Windows PC handy to update the firmware.
Xbox Series X, works great both wired and wireless.
Stadia controllers for comfy, PS5 controllers for features (adaptive triggers, touchpad)
KB+Mouse ;-) Recently I got the 8bitdo Pro 2 Hall Edition to replace my SC. It's software works fine in Android (or a Windows VM). I used the Steam Controller but it is discontinued. I needed to repair mine already (the joystick, and one of the shoulder buttons broke). Nearly all controllers are plug&play? However, if they have some "extra" features, like programmable buttons, you might need a Windows software for that. For example, 8bitdo will work OOTB but you can not set HW deadzones, profiles, or use the back buttons (except, buy chance / oversight / bug, in the android mode they will work as c and z buttons).
I use pair of Logitech F710s. Bought them in 2017, still working great. Supported by 99% of the games. (The other 1% are really niche). P.S. Rechargeable batteries and a charging device will make your life much better
I use either my switch pro controller or my PS4 controller if I'm using the switch controller with the switch. They're both plug and play, and both work through bluetooth and wired connection. Neither have remappable buttons though to my knowledge.
DualShock 4
Steam controller. The best controller ever made, and not just because of large iterative improvements, but a complete paradigm shift. Somehow no one else has realised how overpowered dual trackpads + dual stage triggers + bumpers/grips/gyro is. I never want to use the face buttons on a controller again, and ideally won't need to.
I have a cryptic ps3 controller to play some castlevania and platformers sometimes, or monster hunter on psp
Xbox one
I'm using one Xbox One Cyberpunk Edition controller and an Xbox Series Elite 2 Controller with an xbox one dongle and XOW/Xinput, they run fantastic!
Some Logitech controller from at least 10 years ago that still works perfectly
dont think xbox pro controller works it does have a good dongle that might work
Xbox series X wireless controller with the windows 10 wireless adaptor and xow
I am using a Gaminja MG25Z controller, it is a generic controller that I bought on Aliexpress, surprisingly it works excellent on Linux, it has support for Playstation 3 and 4, Xbox One, NSwitch, Windows and obviously Linux... If you can buy something better, do it, I personally bought it because it cost me 150 Mexican pesos, which is about 8 dollars.
8bitdo controllers is really good, but if you need multiple (for for example splitscreen multiplayer), xbox 360 controllers are really cheap 2nd hand and works great on linux! Just remember to buy a pc receiver...
i am using an xbox one elite controller V1 from when it first released, using the official xbox wireless adapter too, everything was plug and play on my distro, not sure if many other distros would have the drivers preinstalled
PS4 DualShock controller over Bluetooth. The only real issue I have found is some games are hardwired to only show the Xbox buttons. Still works!
Xbox 360 controller is plug and play. I prefer the ergonomics over the PlayStation controller.
PS5, Xbox one and steam controller. I like the DualSense but I find the Xbox easier and more supported on most titles. I just don't like the dpad on the newest Xbox controller. It's too clicky. I tend to use the PS5 or Steam controller when streaming to my TV due to the trackpad functionality.
[https://www.8bitdo.com/pro2-wired-controller-for-xbox/](https://www.8bitdo.com/pro2-wired-controller-for-xbox/) i picked up one of these as i prefer the Dualshock stick layout, but wanted hall effect sticks and Xbox button glyphs. It's honestly been one of the best controllers i've ever used. If you need wireless, there's an alternate version, but it only comes with Nintendo glyphs
I am on windows rn but I have tested both my Xbox One X era Bluetooth and Dualsense Controllers in Linux and they’re both great. I prefer Xbox style but you can’t go wrong with a DS4 or Dualsense
Many ppl suggest the ps5 controller (which has a great Linux driver support) but the reality is that in-game messages will be a mess with anything different than the xyab layout. There is a very small amount of games that support Steam Input to fix that problem. KK3 is by far the best controller you can find which is fully functional with Linux: - Bluetooth support - No need for extra drivers - Gyro support - OS independent firmware update - Nice grip. Doesn’t look or feel ship - Software free programmable back paddles https://www.gulikit.com/productinfo/1130420.html I looked a LOT and didn’t find anything else that checks all the boxes above. If somebody knows another brand with the same features please let me know.
i using 8BitDo Pro 2
Regular Xbox controller with USB-C. Works plug and play.
Xbox controller runs really well on Fedora
I love my Steam Controller. Otherwise, I use my Beitong Zeus (Miku Edition). Can't get the mapping program to work on Linux tho. Have to use Windows for that (though I read someone else got it working with a VM).
I got a free Google Stadia controller years ago, and it's held up hardware-wise. It really is a nice controller. I can't recommend it though, because the bluetooth mode google put out is buggy as hell and sometimes just straight up crashes the kde bluetooth manager if you try to turn off the controller. As a pure wired experience though, it's pretty good