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8BitDo controllers? (lemmy.world)
submitted 2 weeks ago by ArchmageAzor@lemmy.world to c/linux_gaming@lemmy.world
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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.

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[–] loppy@fedia.io 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

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.

[–] ArchmageAzor@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Where are those logs?

[–] loppy@fedia.io 1 points 2 weeks ago

Should be Steam/logs, with Steam your Steam folder where e.g. steamapps is.