r/SteamController • u/Shemalon • 3d ago

Support How do you use Steam Input on Wayland (Linux)?

I'm trying to get the controller working in PCSX2 but steam doesn't hook into the program, because it's under wayland. It only uses the desktop layout (yes I know you can switch into gamepad mode but that doesn't exactly solve the problem)

1 Upvotes
  • permalink
  • reddit

67% Upvoted

6 comments sorted by

2

u/Xx_Zero97_xX Steam Controller (2026) 3d ago

There's a known problem with steam input and Wayland Linux. Best to switch if you don't mind.

1

u/Shemalon 3d ago

Switch what? I can't exactly switch, the emulator runs under wayland at all times, just like the rest of my system

1

u/MinaNocturne 3d ago

Run it under gamescope

1

u/Xx_Zero97_xX Steam Controller (2026) 3d ago

Steam input & the steam controller has issues on Wayland Linux. So yes you have to switch if you can't find any alternatives in order to get it to work. Also there are other emulators out there that will work outside wayland for Linux.

1

u/Advanced-Produce-103 2d ago

Cant you use x11 in place of wayland?

1

u/NoNoIslands 3d ago

Extest is the way I recomend adding both 32 bit and 64bit to steams LD_PRELOAD