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XOW Xbox One Controller Driver: Solving the High CPU Usage Issue

BY Ekianjo March 30, 2022 Leave a Comment

Not too long ago I explained why the Xbox One gamepad is one of the greatest gamepads available right now – and I alluded to the fact that it works very nicely with the xow driver when using the USB… Continue Reading →

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Steam Link: Streaming to Your Smartphone with a Dual Shock 4 as Controller

BY Ekianjo February 21, 2022 Leave a Comment

The Steam Deck is going to be out in a few days for the ones that were quick to order. What to do if you have to wait much longer, while eager for some serious handheld gaming? You have a… Continue Reading →

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Xbox One Controller: A Perfected Xbox 360 Gamepad

BY Ekianjo December 19, 2021 1 Comment

At home, I am mainly using Xbox360 gamepads (I must have 5 of them) and a Dual Shock 4 with my Linux PCs. And a Steam Controller, of course! Recently, I decided to purchase an Xbox One Controller. I had… Continue Reading →

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The Most Popular Gamepads with Linux Gamers in 2021

BY Ekianjo October 17, 2021 Leave a Comment

During the last survey we had the chance to ask about the favorites gamepads used for gaming. We decided to split the market between major brands and “others” as it would be impractical to cover all existing gamepads by brand… Continue Reading →

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Configure DualSense LEDs with This Utility

BY markd January 8, 2021 Leave a Comment
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The DualSense from Sony is a $70 piece of plastic manufactured in China that never ceases to amaze me. Less than a month after the controller’s release in the US, Valve added enhanced functionality to the controller in the Steam… Continue Reading →

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The DualSense Is Making Even More Sense

BY markd November 26, 2020 5 Comments
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As reported earlier this month, the DualSense controller from Sony was already working great out of the box on Linux. However, it wasn’t long after that that Valve added support for the more advanced features of the device. Starting November… Continue Reading →

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The Series X Controller on Linux: A Bit of a Hassle

BY markd November 17, 2020 9 Comments

Wow. After unboxing the Series X controller, I realized I might be a bit of a controller freak: The names Microsoft gives to their products is a bit confusing. First, you have the Xbox One, then the Xbox One X,… Continue Reading →

Hardware, Controller

Testing the New Xbox Series X Controller on Linux

BY Ekianjo November 11, 2020 6 Comments

After his recent tribulations with the new Dual Sense Controller (for the Playstation 5) on Linux, cow_killer takes on the latest controller from Microsoft made for the new Xbox Series X. The unboxing and the first few results can be… Continue Reading →

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Testing the Dual Sense Controller on Linux (Video)

BY Ekianjo November 6, 2020 Leave a Comment

Following cow_killer‘s recent article on the Dual Sense Controller (for the upcoming PS5 console), he has prepared a full video to show how the controller performs hands-on in different games, despite the current limitations of the driver support. Check it… Continue Reading →

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DualSense Controller on Linux: Works Well with Some Limitations

BY markd November 4, 2020 4 Comments
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UPDATE (11/05): Added a video showcasing the playability of the DualSense: Do you ever get that impulse to buy that new, shiny electronic device on a whim? Just get in the car and drive the fifteen or thirty minutes to… Continue Reading →

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