I have an 8BitDo Pro 2 controller I’ve used a bunch without issue on Windows, now I’m moving to Linux (Mint specifically) and I’m having trouble getting the controller to work. It’s supposed to work with Linux, but I can’t get it to work. Steam doesn’t detect the controller in its settings.

    • ssillyssadass@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
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      23 days ago

      I’m not sure I’m quite technical enough for this, what exactly is the uinput I need to put into the file from step 4?

      • scoot@programming.devEnglish
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        23 days ago

        Its literally just the word uinput.

        So you can do

        sudo echo 'uinput' > /etc/modules-load.d/uinput.conf

        Which just tells your system to load the uinput module on startup.

    • scoot@programming.devEnglish
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      24 days ago

      Just to tag on to this, I only needed to enable the uinput module to fix my issue (steam suddenly stopped seeing my 8BitDo controller when it previously could). Didn’t have to do anything with udev rules.

  • MightyLordJason@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    24 days ago

    Are you using the flatpak version of Steam, and if so does it require a bit of permission-fiddling to see controllers?

  • ISolox@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    24 days ago

    That’s odd. I’ve used a variety of 8BitDo controllers on a few distros through the years with no issues. I don’t have specifically the Pro 2 though.

      • Thassodar@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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        24 days ago

        Are you using the dongle that came with the controller? Bluetooth via direct connection doesn’t work for these controllers, you have to use the dongle. The Bluetooth direct (no dongle) only works for mobile devices.

        • snooggums@piefed.worldEnglish
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          24 days ago

          I use an 8bit duo2 with Bluetooth in Windows, but am planning on switching to Linux by the end of the year after doing a proper data backup.

          Just to be clear, the Bluetooth in Linux doesn’t work with these controllers and requires the dongle?

          • Thassodar@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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            24 days ago

            ~~TBH I am not using Linux and am using a Pro 2 like OP, however I was attempting to connect to my laptop (Win 10) via Bluetooth only, and it wouldn’t work.

            That’s when I discovered Bluetooth to Bluetooth only works with mobile, and to connect to a PC you have to have the USB dongle that came with it. If OP is saying it works fine direct connection I’m recommending they try the dongle.~~

            EDIT: I am using the Ultimate 2, not the Pro2, this may not apply. I apologize.

            • snooggums@piefed.worldEnglish
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              24 days ago

              I have been using my 8bitdo pro2 with the Bluetooth built into my Win11 desktop PC motherboard for at least a year. Mine didn’t come with a dangle, but I could have purchased it separately. It was the old chunky style dangle iirc.

              Dongle is a good suggestion though as that should work out of the box.

          • Thassodar@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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            24 days ago

            If it’s the Pro2 the dongle should be in the charging base under a little flap. When I get home I can take a pic if needed. To be clear: I am not running Linux but I had this issue attempting to use the controller Bluetooth without using the dongle.

            EDIT: I am using the Ultimate 2, not the Pro2, this may not apply. I apologize.

            • actionjbone@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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              24 days ago

              Yeah, I was gonna say. I use the Pro2 with Bazzite via Bluetooth. There is no dongle, it’s just a Bluetooth controller.

  • Lycist@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    24 days ago

    I use a pro 2 on Fedora and it works. I had to install steam from the distributor though, nothing worked via flatpaks

  • loppy@fedia.io
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    24 days ago

    I’ve had an issue with controllers before because Steam’s udev rules straight up give the wrong permissions to the device files they create. Check Steam logs, there’s one specifically for controllers if I remember correctly (or maybe it was a generic “console” log) and it should be very clear if this is the issue because there will be a permission error recorded.

  • oopsallnaps@piefed.caEnglish
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    24 days ago

    Worth moving the usb cable or wireless dongle to a different usb port. I found my DAC needed an entire usb controllers worth of bandwidth.

    After that it showed up without issue.