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.

  • jjjalljs@ttrpg.networkEnglish
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    13 hours ago

    I think that’s the one I have. They don’t make them like they used to. The Logitech controller I had in like 2008 lasted for ten years. The new one’s right shoulder button stopped working after like two.

    The good news is they honored their warranty and sent me a new one for free.

    But then the left joystick stopped going all the way up+left.

    But then honored the warranty again! That one is still kicking.

    So the lesson is: keep your receipt if you buy Logitech.

    Edit: it works fine on Linux (pop!_os) too.