ValveSoftware / ValveSoftware/Proton

Controller doesn't work in some games when steam started in separate X-server.

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Description

When steam launched with command like xinit /usr/bin/steam -- :1 some games under proton doesn't react to controller input. Steam itself and native games are works fine.

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the controller-input failure with xinit /usr/bin/steam -- :1, comparing affected Proton games with Steam itself and native games. Trace the controller path used when Steam runs on the separate X server; done means controller input works in the affected Proton games without regressing the working cases.

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Assessment

Tech stack
linux
Domain
game-dev, operating-systems
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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