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Linux 6.15 Adds Support For Several More Gaming Controllers


Merged today to Linux Git ahead of the Linux 6.15-rc6 release is support for several more gaming controllers.

Given the trivial changes without risking existing hardware support, the new product IDs for enabling these controllers were fine for sending in at this late Linux 6.15 stage. The controller support was part of these input updates for Linux 6.15-rc6 that also include switching the Synaptics touchpad on multiple laptops from PS/2 to SMBus mode. Plus that pull also fixes the XPad driver to properly handle the "Share" button on some controllers.About The AuthorMichael Larabel is the principal author of Phoronix.com and founded the site in 2004 with a focus on enriching the Linux hardware experience.

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