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8BitDo controllers? (lemmy.world)
submitted 1 week 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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[–] mwhj28@lemmy.zip 4 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Mine works on PopOS which is also Debian/Ubuntu like Mint. There are some instructions here that may help. https://www.8bitdo.com/steam/#pro2-popup

[–] ArchmageAzor@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago

The only thing in that guide that worked was the tip to connect it by cable