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8BitDo controllers? (lemmy.world)
submitted 11 months ago by 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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[–] 1 point 11 months ago (2 children)

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?

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  • [–] 1 point 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 child)

    ~~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.

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  • [–] 2 points 11 months 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.

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