ValveSoftware / ValveSoftware/Proton

Replace/link to SDL_GameControllerDB maintained by Gabriel Jacobo instead of the game provided one

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Feature Request
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Description

Feature Request

I confirm:

  • that I haven't found another request for this feature.
  • that I have checked whether there are updates for my system available that
    contain this feature already.

Description

Using Gabriel Jacobo's maintained SDL_GameControllerDB I think it'll improve/fix controller support for some games. https://github.com/gabomdq/SDL_GameControllerDB

Justification [optional]

Better out of the box controller support for more games.

Risks [optional]

Dropin I think with hopefully no regressions over any game included one.

References [optional]

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First steps

  1. Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by locating where Proton currently obtains or links the game-provided SDL_GameControllerDB, then compare that integration with Gabriel Jacobo's maintained SDL_GameControllerDB. Done means Proton uses the maintained database or links to it, with controller support checked for regressions.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
game-dev
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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