Which wireless controller for SteamOS/Linux

[IAmAndre]

Hi,

 

I'm looking for a new controller for my Linux laptop, and I can't seem to find any information on the Steam website. Valve is so vague about it, and it seems like the Steam controller is the only controller that is compatible!

I currently have a original Xbox One controller, but it doesn't work on my Linux installation, even with the cable. I've read that it should be supported if I upgrade it. For now, it seems like the wired 360 controller is the way to go, unless I go for a Logitech one, but I don't like these.

So I'd like to know if there's a Bluetooth wireless controller that is officially supported by SteamOS, and one that would possibly be compatible with Android devices.

[The_Denks]

Well, the Steam Machine uses SteamOS, which is a modified version of Linux

That means, provided you get a correct version of Linux / Linux Add On, it should in theory work, but no gaurantees

[Scruffy90]

The steam controller, when on sale. While not the best, it does offer a great degree of flexibility despite its learning curve

[NoobCase]

Could'find it myself so got an oem license for win10 pro on kinguin  from a German reseller  (its legal i  German to selv oems) 

 

Less hassel and steam big picture mode workshop just the same

[IAmAndre]

3 minutes ago, NoobCase said:

Could'find it myself so got an oem license for win10 pro on kinguin  from a German reseller  (its legal i  German to selv oems) 

 

Less hassel and steam big picture mode workshop just the same

I just don't like Windows. In the worst case I'll just get a new 360 controller since they are getting cheaper now and are 100% compatible.

[NoobCase]

2 minutes ago, IAmAndre said:

I just don't like Windows. In the worst case I'll just get a new 360 controller since they are getting cheaper now and are 100% compatible.

Already had those...  But my couch is too long from the htpc so I needed wireless. The Steamos community is surprisingly small. Would be easier to find a cookie cutter guide o  how to get it working on Ubuntu.

[fjdhdhcyfhf]

10 minutes ago, NoobCase said:

Could'find it myself so got an oem license for win10 pro on kinguin  from a German reseller  (its legal i  German to selv oems) 

 

Less hassel and steam big picture mode workshop just the same

kinguin does not sell licenses they sell activation keys.

27 minutes ago, IAmAndre said:

Hi,

 

I'm looking for a new controller for my Linux laptop, and I can't seem to find any information on the Steam website. Valve is so vague about it, and it seems like the Steam controller is the only controller that is compatible!

I currently have a original Xbox One controller, but it doesn't work on my Linux installation, even with the cable. I've read that it should be supported if I upgrade it. For now, it seems like the wired 360 controller is the way to go, unless I go for a Logitech one, but I don't like these.

So I'd like to know if there's a Bluetooth wireless controller that is officially supported by SteamOS, and one that would possibly be compatible with Android devices.

all i know that works is the xbox and steam controller works but ps4 controller and Nvidia sheild controller requires button remapping. have a look at the archwiki section on controllers https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Gamepad#Specific_devices

 

[NoobCase]

4 minutes ago, SCHISCHKA said:

kinguin does not sell licenses they sell activation keys.

all i know that works is the xbox and steam controller works but ps4 controller and Nvidia sheild controller requires button remapping. have a look at the archwiki section on controllers https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Gamepad#Specific_devices

 

True I stand corrected. Using the correct term is def not irrelevant here

[fjdhdhcyfhf]

1 minute ago, NoobCase said:

True I stand corrected. Using the correct term is def not irrelevant here

dont hand over money for activation keys. its like paying to download from tpb

[NoobCase]

8 minutes ago, SCHISCHKA said:

dont hand over money for activation keys. its like paying to download from tpb

Really? Care to elaborate? (seriously not meant in any negative way)

[IAmAndre]

13 minutes ago, SCHISCHKA said:

kinguin does not sell licenses they sell activation keys.

all i know that works is the xbox and steam controller works but ps4 controller and Nvidia sheild controller requires button remapping. have a look at the archwiki section on controllers https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Gamepad#Specific_devices

 

Thanks for the link. The Shield controller isn't mentioned though, which makes sense because it doesn't use Bluetooth but WiFi. The best solution seems to be 360 controller (wired or wireless).

[fjdhdhcyfhf]

13 minutes ago, IAmAndre said:

Thanks for the link. The Shield controller isn't mentioned though, which makes sense because it doesn't use Bluetooth but WiFi. The best solution seems to be 360 controller (wired or wireless).

no its not mentioned there but i have the sheild controller and im still failing to get it to work in rocket league. it does work but not perfectly

14 minutes ago, NoobCase said:

Really? Care to elaborate? (seriously not meant in any negative way)

youre not getting a license, youre just paying to bypass activation. Why pay for that? Either get the thing youre suppose to get or break copyright law, but dont hand over money just to bypass copyright protections! the scam is people dont know what they are paying for. If someone approaches you to buy a stolen bicycle do you pay for the bicycle or do you take it for a test ride and ride off with it? are they going to call the police and say someone stole my stolen bicycle? only chumps give money to criminals