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