If you are one of those who plays on a PC with Linux , something completely feasible, you will soon be able to do it in a more satisfactory way using the new Playstation 5 controller . All this thanks to the new Driver for DualSense and other Playstation accessories that Sony has published for users of this open source system.
Sony does not forget Linux with its DualSense
The use of the Playstation and Xbox controls on computers and other devices has become common. First, because many users who play on PC also have one of these consoles. And second, because they are very comfortable controls and with a very high build quality. So before investing in another type of control, it is better to do it in these if you do not already have them.
Despite this, we must also be aware that integration with different operating systems is not always the same. Due to driver issues, support may be affected and not all the options offered can be enjoyed in the same way. Although if you are a Linux user and you had thought about using the new DualSense , now you will have it easier.
Sony has released a new official driver called hid-playstation with which they will improve the use of this game controller in the open source operating system . A proposal that will improve with respect to the previous hid-sony controller since it will also support other accessories of the Playstation brand.
However, returning to the issue of DualSense, with this controller the compatibility will improve both by making use of the USB mode and Bluetooth and will support elements such as the LED bar, motion sensors, touch panel, vibration and the management of the battery – which is always good to know how it works.
What is left out and as something exclusive to Playstation 5 is haptic vibration and the use of adaptive triggers . These two functions, which logically add a lot of value to the gaming experience, are understood to be limited as it also depends on support in the games by the developers. And adding it when it is developed for PS5 is logical, but not when it is a version for PC or another platform. At least until now if the technology does not expand in a similar way.
How to download the new Dualsense Driver for Linux
At the moment, the new Driver released by Sony is not available for download by any Linux user. As usually happens, it is currently in the validation process. Although if you have certain knowledge about compilation, you will be able to download the patches and at your own risk start testing how it behaves.
If not, but you use Linux on a PC to enjoy, for example, what platforms such as Steam, etc. offer, you will have to wait a little longer to be able to use your Playstation 5 controller as well. Although our advice is that, If you don’t have the Sony console, don’t go buy the new controller just to play games on your Linux PC. Likewise, it pays much more for you to buy a PS4 or Xbox ones, which for many are better for ergonomics issues. But of course, the latter is personal opinion, it is possible that your tastes are different.
