I need a wireless controller for my linux laptop (Kubuntu 23.04).

I don’t care how it connects (bluetooth dongle). I just want one that works. The most intense game I play is stardew valley.

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8BitDo SN30 Pro works great. I’m using the Xbox edition that’s meant to only work on Android with Game Pass thanks to xpadneo drivers

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The new 8bitdo one with hall effect joysticks is very nice. Has both Bluetooth and a wireless dongle and there’s a hardware switch on the back so you can switch between them on the fly (meaning you can connect two devices and easily switch between)

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8bitdo Ultimate 2.4 Ghz, it connects with a dongle, but if you update the firmware you can use Bluetooth as well, even though they don’t advertise it. You can also go with the Ultimate C 2.4 Ghz which doesn’t have the back buttons or mappable buttons (I don’t even know if 8bitdo’s Ultimate software works on Linux) to save some money.

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I like the dualsense5 controllers for the PS5. The trackpad is a handy feature to have.

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The Xbox one is good and it’s the standard layout on PC, so this is probably your pick.

I love my Steam Controller since is very customizable and a pretty unique hardware, but it may require config steps.

8bitdo stuff is usually good but pay attention on layout buttons.

Never tested a PS controller on PC but Steam should allow to play some game with the PS buttons on screen.

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