I’ve got a small backlog of games on my laptop (running Arch Linux with KDE) through Lutris. I usually play with a keyboard and a mouse, but since I sit pretty close to my screen (ik bad habit), it starts getting uncomfortable after a while. So I’ve been thinking about picking up a gamepad for some more relaxed, couch style gaming.

I’ve never actually owned a gamepad or a console before, so this would be my first time. From what I’ve seen on Reddit, a lot of people seem to have good experiences using Xbox controllers on Linux. I just wanted to get some more insight before buying one to make sure I’m making the right choice.

I’m also planning to grab a second controller so my girlfriend and I can play some local multiplayer games together.

  • Holytimes@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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    21 hours ago

    Dualsense controllers are likely the best controllers you can buy for PC gaming.

    Fully supported feature set, including microvibrations the pressure triggers and even the mic and speaker. The touch pad is a god send for PC gaming too.

    • Link@rentadrunk.orgEnglish
      1·
      13 hours ago

      Haptic vibrations aren’t supported over Bluetooth and aren’t supported in all games when using Proton even though it works correctly on Windows.

    • prole@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
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      15 hours ago

      DualSense are just the best controllers out there, in terms of features, period.

      I think I prefer the feel and layout of XBone controller though