Not really, Xpad driver on Linux picks up a bunch of controllers as Generic Xbox Pads, so it will probably run out of the box with at least base support.
"We've Heard About Stick Drift and We've Experienced It Ourselves": The Big Steam Controller Interview
Oliver talks to Valve's Pierre-Loup Griffais and Jeff Mucha.www.digitalfoundry.net
Kinda surprised that Linux has a more usefull "baseline support" - whatever that means- without Steam running.
What sucks about this is that my current obsession (Final Fantasy XI) doesn't work with the Steam overlay, because Steam launches the launcher then the launcher launches the game (at which point it falls out of Steam's control). Big ol bummer.
"We've Heard About Stick Drift and We've Experienced It Ourselves": The Big Steam Controller Interview
Oliver talks to Valve's Pierre-Loup Griffais and Jeff Mucha.
Kinda surprised that Linux has a more usefull "baseline support" - whatever that means- without Steam running.
Did you try to add secondary exe to steam and see what that does?
Check Durin's post in post 746, one of those might work for you
I did, it won't launch because the launcher actually does the external account validation and passes a token to the client EXE itself.
Will do. I'm 100% getting the Steam Controller (even took off work Monday so I can properly F5 that bastard) and will definitely be trying what I can to make it work with Final Fantasy XI.
I have one that lasted quite a while, but 2 others had drift issues in just a few months. And the power light that probably can't be turned off. Don't know what I'll decide to get...
Gamesir Nova Lite, maybe?So I'm having issues with my xbox controller, drift and some buttons not pressing right sometimes.
I'm not sure I want to buy a xbox controller again, because I had several ones and there's always something
I'm really not sure what else to get though.
All third party controllers have some gimmicks I don't care about and I'm afraid would get in the way.
They seem to ALL have back buttons / paddles, and I wouldn't have any usage for these at all, I'm afraid they would make the hold feel uncomfortable. Same for the additional bumper / trigger that many controllers have, I don't think I would ever need them and they would probably just get in the way.
I also don't like when controllers have a bright led on them, I find it distracting. With the Xbox Series controller I thankfully found a trick online to disable them on windows.
I'd just like some kind of improved xbox controller with hall effect / tmr sticks, and better buttons, but that doesn't exist
I also looked at the 8bitdo and I'm afraid the shape wouldn't feel ergonomic, it's too square-ish. The upcoming Ultimate 3e seems to slightly improve this, and also lets you pick between silicone or micro-switch button, and tmr stick... That one seems nice, even if I'm still worried about the back buttons and the R4 / L4 shoulder buttons
Yes, I know I'm annoying and picky, sorry
gamesir.com
Hmmm maybe, I'll look more into it. The plastic gives me a bit cheaper impression on picture, but you can't have everythingGamesir Nova Lite, maybe?
GameSir Nova Lite Multiplatform Controller
GameSir Nova Lite equips Hall Effect sticks, ensuring a long lifespan of the controller, say goodbye to stick drift. Featuring analog triggers, 20Hz Turbo function,
No frills, no LED lighting, no back or extra buttons. Essentially just a standard Xbox-style wireless controller with Hall effect sticks and better buttons.
Never used it myself so not sure how it holds, maybe others can chime in. Here's a comparison shot with it (upper right), the Logitech F310 (upper left), and the 8bitdo Ultimate (bottom):
Thank you for the suggestion.I'm used to wired so it can be wired, I don't mind it.
Yeah, unfortunately everything I'm aware of on the market that's more expensive with a higher build quality also has back buttons and LEDs everywhere.I'm not particularly looking for the cheapest models, I wouldn't mind paying a bit extra if it's a controller that I really liked, but it seems like the more expensive it is, the more things I don't like it will have
Oh wait really??? I knew the sticks could be disabled, but I didn't think you could turn off the led light around the Xbox button! That's a great thing for me if we actually can.
Again not totally sure on that. It looks like they took away the ability to do that with the 2C (for some dumb reason) but my Ultimate 2 I can toggle that light by pressing the "Star" button then up/down on the d-pad to change the brightness (down to nothing). So - maybe.
I kinda had the same thought as you, until I used the Ultimate 2. Out of the box the back buttons literally do nothing when clicked in - you have to go into the software and tell it "I want this left back button to be the same as pressing A". If you don't do that, it's literally just an extra little thing you can pop all the time without consequence.
crkd.gg
Never heard about this brand before, there is really a lot of optionsYou might also check out the upcoming CRKD Ult Pro
ULT PRO Wireless Gaming Controller with Zero Drift • CRKD
Next-gen wireless gaming controller with zero drift TMR thumbsticks, ultra-low latency, and pro-level control for Switch™ 2 | 1, PC, and mobile.
The only light is a charging indicator in the middle of the controller. It's got a bunch of remappable buttons too though, but again these can be remapped to literally do nothing when pressed.
That's a very old school looking one right thereWell, like said gamesir and 8bitdo have several cheaper models that are super standard/plain/have no fluff like back buttons and leds but at least the basic upgrade of hall effect sticks and/or triggers. Go to an eshop, sort by price ascending and check out the cheaper stuff that don't add such fluff.
Edit: lol even the cheapest gamesir has back buttons, dang they're VFM. Editedit: 8bitdo extra shoulder buttons (?!) too (2C). Just don't use them, lol. The controller market seems to be living its best life right now, like geometrically opposite to every other gaming hardware thing being a ripoff
And they still have better hw features than standard first party stuff which used to be the only real option for decent build quality, but no more.
Looks like a mix between older dualshock and snes.
I have a CRKD Nitro Deck for the Switch (1) and their Gibson guitar controller, and I've been incredibly happy with both. Great build quality. In fact, the company was started by ex-Activision guys who worked there during the Guitar Hero era designing custom controllers. Was personally planning on picking up the Ult Pro, but Valve kinda showed up out of nowhere to take away my "new controller budget" money.Never heard about this brand before, there is really a lot of options
I hope the ultimate 3e will have the same light options as the ultimate 2, would be nice.
How do you feel about the shape of the ultimate 2, compared to xbox?
It does seem to be a little too subtle yeah... Wish they increased the curvature even more to be more in line with the Xbox controller (or even the Dualsense which is also more curved than that).
Yes Engadget confirmed the $150 price tag on the 3E which definitely stingsIt does seem to be a little too subtle yeah... Wish they increased the curvature even more to be more in line with the Xbox controller (or even the Dualsense which is also more curved than that).
Well, I'll look around and keep thinking about it... I'm terrible when it comes to changing something
There's still no date for the Ultimate 3e right? Also I can't find any prices, but I read that it will be quite expensive, I saw some people mentioning 150$, which starts to sting.
www.engadget.com
Dang, that's quite a lot compared to all the other options I see around.Yes Engadget confirmed the $150 price tag on the 3E which definitely stings
8BitDo's Ultimate 3E gamepad for Xbox offers swappable button modules and joysticks - Engadget
The upcoming Ultimate 3E gamepad by 8BitDo is modular in nearly every way. Players can swap out joysticks, the D-pad and buttons.
Only thing they mentioned at CES is "Q2 2026"
Try GuliKit ES Pro + Gulikit Hyperlink 2 Adapter.So I'm having issues with my xbox controller, drift and some buttons not pressing right sometimes.
I'm not sure I want to buy a xbox controller again, because I had several ones and there's always something
I'm really not sure what else to get though.
All third party controllers have some gimmicks I don't care about and I'm afraid would get in the way.
They seem to ALL have back buttons / paddles, and I wouldn't have any usage for these at all, I'm afraid they would make the hold feel uncomfortable. Same for the additional bumper / trigger that many controllers have, I don't think I would ever need them and they would probably just get in the way.
I also don't like when controllers have a bright led on them, I find it distracting. With the Xbox Series controller I thankfully found a trick online to disable them on windows.
I'd just like some kind of improved xbox controller with hall effect / tmr sticks, and better buttons, but that doesn't exist
I also looked at the 8bitdo and I'm afraid the shape wouldn't feel ergonomic, it's too square-ish. The upcoming Ultimate 3e seems to slightly improve this, and also lets you pick between silicone or micro-switch button, and tmr stick... That one seems nice, even if I'm still worried about the back buttons and the R4 / L4 shoulder buttons
Yes, I know I'm annoying and picky, sorry
gamepadla.com
That seems like a decent option too, are gulikit controllers good in general? It does look really cheap, build / plastic wise, on the picture at least, but it's on the cheap price range too.Try GuliKit ES Pro + Gulikit Hyperlink 2 Adapter.
No back paddles buttons, no additional bumper buttons.
TMRs. 1000Hz wired, 750Hz over BT via Hyperlink 2 adapter plus you can use it for other first party BT controllers.
You can try it without adapter too first.
It will probably work without their BT adapter but I had to just buy one, lmao. If it won't work just go wired and see if you like it at first.
It's a bit budget model, so it's extra cheap.
But don't expect some crazy ass quality, like officially licenced third party controllers.
But I bought one at release date and gave one to my friend when his Xbox controller broke so we could play No Rest for The Wicked again and it is still going strong and it didn't break, lmao.
I think I grabbed it more than my G7 Pro because of better stick linearity in the past. So its pretty good budget model.
Tests:
Gulikit ES Pro
Input lag testing of Gulikit ES Pro gamepad. Compatible with: android, linux, pc and switch. Conducted 2 tests with connection by: bluetooth and cable.
I also have TT Max and mine is fine, so was my ES Pro which is still going strong at my friends.That seems like a decent option too, are gulikit controllers good in general? It does look really cheap, build / plastic wise, on the picture at least, but it's on the cheap price range too.
Another one added to the list of controllers to think about, thanks
yet_another_alt
had issues with back paddles though on TT Max.
I also have TT Max and mine is fine, so was my ES Pro which is still going strong at my friends.
Post in thread 'Controllers |OT| It's the Hall-Effect Life!' https://www.neogaf.com/threads/controllers-ot-its-the-hall-effect-life.1689789/post-271209988
So it's tough to say.
I also had KK3 Pro I think and I've busted that one but it was on me, lmao. I wanted to remove additional springs in bumpers so the switch would only bounce back and not switch plus spring and it didn't like live through it. I tried to like put it back together but Hall effect triggers didn't work well after that. Like sensor broke or smth.
Edit: I may still have KK3 Pro DualSense Edge style back buttons, I think I'm gonna try those on TT Max, I like those more than back paddles anyways.
