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

I don't recall getting a dongle with it, I used Bluetooth before I think

[–] Thassodar@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

If it's the Pro2 the dongle should be in the charging base under a little flap. When I get home I can take a pic if needed. To be clear: I am not running Linux but I had this issue attempting to use the controller Bluetooth without using the dongle.

EDIT: I am using the Ultimate 2, not the Pro2, this may not apply. I apologize.

[–] actionjbone@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 week ago

Yeah, I was gonna say. I use the Pro2 with Bazzite via Bluetooth. There is no dongle, it's just a Bluetooth controller.