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Re:Moving the Linux desktop to another reality by larrik on Tuesday July 30, 2019 @03:01PM (#20568039)
I love the Link, I use it all the time. I even bought a spare.
Re:Moving the Linux desktop to another reality by logosmonkey on Tuesday July 30, 2019 @04:06PM (#20568585)
Yeah, I bought an extra one when they discounted them to near nothing after they announced they were discontinuing them. It's nice to be able to play games on my bedroom TV when I'm going to bed :)
Re:Moving the Linux desktop to another reality by vijayr02 on Tuesday July 30, 2019 @04:43PM (#20568922)
My issue with the steam link has been the steam controller (I know it's not the only option, but I got the bundle). I just can't get the hang of it. What have other people experienced on this? Does it get better with practice?
Re:Moving the Linux desktop to another reality by larrik on Wednesday July 31, 2019 @08:53AM (#20573995)
I generally use a XBox 360 controller with one of the wireless dongles plugged into the Link. It generally works very well, even for multiple controllers.

I never got a hold of the Steam Controller either. It never seems to do what it's supposed to. I'd love to be able to switch between Controller mode and K/M mode from the controller itself, but it never works. I also hate that it can't seem to just map itself to act like an XBox controller. Generally what happens is the game has no idea what to do with it, and I'm stuck until I get up and go to the computer itself.

I probably don't know enough about it, but I've had it for years and I just can't be bothered.

Re:Moving the Linux desktop to another reality by davidandgoliath on Tuesday July 30, 2019 @06:56PM (#20570078)
Playstation, xbox 360 / xbone, & more all work with it. Use those!
Re:Moving the Linux desktop to another reality by taude on Tuesday July 30, 2019 @04:56PM (#20569063)
i have two of the controllers. I definitely don't like them, either....