Here’s a story that’s destined to delight Linux fans – and dismay Windows users. Sony has published an official DualSense driver for Linux, allowing the PlayStation 5 pad to be used in both USB and Bluetooth mode with the operating system. It includes the full array of functionality, including rumble, touchpad, the lightbar, and motion sensors – although there’s no mention of the adaptive triggers.
The Japanese giant has released Linux drivers before so this isn’t entirely out of the blue, although this code is written specifically for its next-gen pad. Of course, while Linux is relatively popular, it’s dwarfed by Windows, and many will be hoping that the platform holder extends similar support for Microsoft’s operating system. While you can use the DualSense as a controller on the PC – and Steam even includes a custom configuration designed around it – we’re sure PC players would appreciate an official driver.
[source phoronix.com]
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I can't wait for someordinarygamer to make a video about this and the glory of Linux haha
Awesome! I don't use Linux anymore but support for more systems is always good on my mark. Indeed one of the big reasons for me wanting a PS5 this time is the controller and using it with my PC.
I hope sony release it for windows too since it will be cool to play some indie games with dualsense support like ps5.
Would be nice to see some Windows drivers. DS4Windows was a godsend last gen to be honest. I never understood people at uni who would only have Linux installed and then moan about games not having proper support, that’s exactly what dual booting is for. Linux is brilliant for coding, especially in C, but I wouldn’t ever have a general use PC with Linux installed.
I wonder and this may be a huge stretch but what if this is a way to see how the steam comunity might react . my reason for thinking this is, steamOS is or runes on a version of Linux what if there just testing the waters for something maybe not terribly exciting, but could be something as mundane as adding steam support for the steam link or there support for there VR headsets.
Super cool, I use Windows primarily but I also use Ubuntu and Ubuntu server, it's great to see official support this early. Xbox One S controller worked great once I edited the configs, it's always better if it just works out the box. Sony++ for fast release of DualSense support. I was thinking of getting a Xbox Series controller, maybe I'll get a DualSense. I'm still waiting to think about it.
I'm just going to say it, after getting use to offset sticks the last couple of years I've gone cold on the PS controller. I found myself wishing for the off set playing Demon Souls and if I could I would have used the inferior Xbox controller. Never bothered me before. Maybe it's just my hands getting old.
I have recently switched from Windows 8.1 to Linux (Ubuntu, Xfce GUI) and I'm loving it. Nice to see Sony support.
@wiiware It'll be really good if Gravity Rush 2 gets a PC port as well as a PS5 patch. It'll go a long way to tackle the technical issues experienced in the PS4's version.
Yeah a Windows Version wont happen because...well its Microsoft lol. They already didnt do that for the PS4
Off topic but what the hell, merry Christmas to you all!
And iOS still does not support Dualsense, which is needed for reasonable PS5 remote play. Shame on you, Apple!
This will be great for playing minecraft on my super Linux gaming rig.
This is weird... I mean, it works with Steam, but extended support would be nice on Windows.
This is cool, and I wouldn't worry about Windows - it's generally easier to port stuff between BSD and Linux, and IIRC the PlayStation OS is a BSD derivative, in a similar way to OSX. The market share is with Windows though, so they'll be working on it.
My main hope is that desktop Linux support is a step on the way to full Android support. Then I can play Persona 5 from bed using all Sony hardware (Xperia) and it'll be almost like getting a Vita 2
@Weebleman Same to you
Great! Can we have a driver for Windows now, to remove the Steam dependency? With full support would be nice.
now if it'd only port the remote play app to linux. it already works on PS4, OS/X and android, which are all linux variants.. can't require that much effort.
@TooBarFoo
I prefer Sony’s symmetrical sticks primarily because I still play a lot of 2D games. I like the d-pad being straight across from the action buttons.
If you haven’t tried it give the dual sense a try. It’s larger than the dualshock 4. It actually feels very similar to an Xbox one controller in the hands.
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