No control works on linux

[akaelover]

I have tried several xbox, sony and generic controllers and none of them work.

[captainys]

Do you see /dev/js0? Or /dev/input/js0?

[akaelover]

Mine is /dev/input/js0

[Ardend]

Using the linux version on the steam deck, the controls don't work but the touch screen does interact with games if that helps. Is there a fix for the linux version planned?

[anonyme-x22]

Hi,

Yes, it seems that no controller works. Tried a GameCube one. Also i would be nice to have the possibility to set the joypad button, sort of gui for the different joystick type. Anyway seems there is no way to use it on linux actually except with keyboard.

[captainys]

I want to fix it, but my problem is it works with no issue on my Linux on VirtualBox. I need to take time and set up a computer that runs Linux natively to see if I can re-produce the problem in my environment. I'll get it fixed as soon as I can re-create the control issue.

[tnibert]

I've been experiencing this issue on Arch Linux and have had some success today.

I tried three different controllers:

• Gravis Gamepad Pro - Worked without any trouble.
• 8BitDo M30 (plugged in via usb) - Initially, the buttons worked but the D-pad did not. I fixed by launching Tsugaru_CUI with the option -GAMEPORT0 ANA0 to specify analog input. If you experience button input working but joystick/d-pad input is not, it is likely that your gamepad has an analog joystick/d-pad and Tsugaru is handling it as digital. I have a suspicion that this may be the issue @Ardend experienced on the steam deck.
• Gamecube controller with Mayflash adapter - Initially did not work at all. I realized there is a toggle on the back of the Mayflash adapter to switch between Wii mode and PC mode. When I switched to PC mode and launched with option -GAMEPORT0 ANA0, the controller worked perfectly with Tsugaru. Note that Dolphin requires the adapter to be in Wii mode, so if your controller is working with Dolphin, you need to flick the switch.