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Could someone explain what this is for? I have an XSX wireless controller. I use it over BT with my Linux machines and it works out of the box with all games and the desktop. What functionality does this add?
If you use the wireless adapter this is required. I mainly use Linux but sometimes boot into Windows. Hence it’s easier to use the adapter and have it paired with the singular thing, than to re-pair it with Linux/Windows each switch.
Ah. I just use BT so that makes sense
Some of the original model controllers do not have bluetooth and must be paired via adapter.
My xbone controllers don't have BT so I use this for the wireless dongle.
It's for the official wireless dongle. It has lower latency and longer range than bluetooth, and you can move the dongle between PCs without having to re-pair the controller.
I was getting terrible and inconsistent input lag with an XSX controller. Something about it not correctly reporting its polling rate over BT. Switching to the dongle fixed it.
Glad yours works, but not everyone is so lucky.
I use it because the default driver would not work with my Thrustmaster controller that uses the Xbox controller standard.