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.
Dualshock 4 is great.
If you're not gonna use it often and want a cheaper one, the Logitech F710 (wireless version of the f310) is great, just don't use it for your submarines
Can't believe Nintendo didn't make these for the switch
you could have had one on each side it's so perfect.
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)
I am using the Xbox One controller. I had to pair it with Windows once to fix a connection problem, but now it's problem-free. I'm pretty sure that the problem and solution was described on Arch Wiki but I can't find it now. Basically it was stuck on disconnecting and connecting again until Windows didn't update its firmware
I like the dualsense5 controllers for the PS5. The trackpad is a handy feature to have.
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
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.
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.
Both the PS5 and Xbox Series X controllers are very good. I've had some incompatibilities on my computers with older bluetooth hardware though. Speaking practically, I'd recommend the Xbox one as it's slightly cheaper, takes regular replaceable batteries. Subjectively, I prefer the PS5 controller (I like the feel, and the trackpad is really handy), but I've already had to replace the lithium ion battery in mine. (Had to do the same with my older PS4 controller too)
