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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

Distributions include the Linux kernel and supporting system software and libraries, many of which are provided by the GNU Project. Many Linux distributions use the word "Linux" in their name, but the Free Software Foundation uses the name GNU/Linux to emphasize the importance of GNU software, causing some controversy.

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Valve's plan to bring SteamOS to more devices is a promising sign if you want to stop gaming on Windows (www.pcguide.com)

submitted 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) by penquin@lemm.ee to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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Even gamers nexus' Steve today said that they're about to start doing Linux games performance testing soon. It's happening, y'all, the year of the Linux desktop is upon us. ᕕ(ᐛ)ᕗ

Edit: just wanted to clarify that Steve from GN didn't precisely say they're starting to test soon, he said they will start WHEN the steam OS releases and is adopted. Sorry about that.

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[–] Patariki@feddit.nl 13 points 7 months ago (21 children)

I just build a new gaming/creative pc, decided to make the jump to linux mint while i was setting up something new. And I honestly expected more hickups than i got, nothing which a quick search didn't fix except for one. My xbox controller won't connect over Bluetooth, it works when connected through a cable though. But I also noticed some stick drift, so I'm tossing it and order an 8bitdo which has those magentic sticks (forgot the name) and linux compatibility.

[–] majestictechie@lemmy.fosshost.com 5 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (15 children)

I have an 8bitdo controller. It's ace:

no issues with connection because it's dongle (but does support BT)
turns itself off with PC (always flakey on Xbox controller)
hall effect joysticks so stick drift shouldn't be an issue
it's detected as an Xbox controller so it works with most games

[–] TwiddleTwaddle@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Seconding the other person asking which model you've got. I don't see Linux compatibility listed on the web pages for the few models I just looked at. I also didnt see them list an included dongle, but thats something I'd be very interested in. Also do they all detect as Xbox controllers, or only the Xbox style ones?

[–] majestictechie@lemmy.fosshost.com 2 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

I run Fedora, No issues with dongle. All are detected as Xbox controller (atleast by Steam). This is the one I got: https://shop.8bitdo.com/products/8bitdo-ultimate-2-4g-controller-with-charging-dock-hall-effect-joysticks

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