Linuxraw in Ubuntu MATE 24.04 identifies Sony DualSense and Sony Dualshock 4 v2, but not Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
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Description
Description
- Linuxraw in Ubuntu MATE 23.04, and 22.04 identifies all three controllers.
- Linuxraw in Ubuntu MATE 24.04 identifies Sony DualSense and Sony Dualshock 4 v2, but not Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
Expected behavior
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller should be identified
Actual behavior
Steps to reproduce the bug
- Run Ubuntu MATE 24.04 in live mode or ideally install it[1]
- Change the controller profile directory so you can use "Save Controller Profile" later.
- Navigate to Settings -> Drivers -> Controller, and select "linuxraw".
- Connect a Nintendo Switch Pro Controller via USB[2]
- Restart RetroArch to apply the new setting.
- Go to Settings -> Input -> RetroPad Binds -> Port 1 Controls, and click on "Save Controller Profile".
1: The Flatpak package cannot be installed in live mode, and linuxraw cannot be used as virtual machine by QEMU
2: I could not connect it over Bluetooth in Ubuntu MATE 24.04 in live mode, even if this was possible in Ubuntu MATE 23.04, and 22.04.
Version/Commit
- RetroArch: 1.19.1
Environment information
- OS: Ubuntu MATE 24.04
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Research direction
Start by reproducing the controller profile flow in Ubuntu MATE 24.04: select Settings → Drivers → Controller → linuxraw, connect the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller by USB, restart RetroArch, and save the Port 1 controller profile. Compare the result with Ubuntu MATE 22.04 or 23.04; done means the Nintendo controller is identified and its profile can be saved.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- c, linux, ubuntu
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- operating-systems
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 42/100