Had to install this app which then made me sign in (using my work PC) to update the firmware on my damn controller. Wish there was a way to do this in Linux. I’m so over Microsoft’s crap.

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    15 days ago

    Why does a game controller need updates??? I’m stuck on PS3 knowledge, someome help me out here.

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      15 days ago

      Well, I can tell you trying to use the Xbox controllers I have on Linux, with Bluetooth was a nightmare until their firmware was updated.

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        15 days ago

        You can avoid that by not using MS controllers in Linux, or using old controllers with a cable. My Retropie has xbox 360 controller support compiled in and every controller works OOB.

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      Its called surveillance capitalism.

      Microsoft is first and foremost a company that aims to profit on the data it can gather.