If you are one of those who plays in a Linux PC, something completely doable, soon you will 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
El use of Playstation and Xbox controllers on computerss and other devices has already been commonplace. 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 controller, it is better to do it in these if you do not already have them.
Despite this, you must also be aware that the integration with the different operating systems is not always the same. Due to driver issues, support may be affected and not all the options they offer can be enjoyed in the same way. Although if you are a linux user and you had thought about use the new DualSense, now you will have it easier.
Sony has released a new official driver called hid playstation with whom they are going to improve the use of this game controller in the operating system open source. A proposal that will improve with respect to the previous controller hid sony since it will also support other Playstation brand accessories.
However, returning to the DualSense theme, with this controller compatibility will improve both using USB and Bluetooth modes and will support elements such as the LED bar, motion sensors, the touch panel, vibration and the management of the battery -which is always good to know how it works-.
What does stay outside and eat something exclusive to Playstation 5 is the 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 since they also depend on support in the games from 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
For the moment, the new Driver released by Sony is not available for download by any Linux user. As usual, it is currently in the validation process. Although if you have some knowledge about compilation, you will be able to download the patches and under your own responsibility begin to test how well it behaves.
If this is not the case, but you use Linux on a PC to enjoy, for example, what platforms like Steam, etc. offer, you will have to wait a little longer to also be able to use your Playstation 5 controller. Although our advice is that, If you don't have the Sony console, don't go buying the new controller just to play on your Linux PC. It still pays you much more to buy one from PS4 or Xbox, which for many are better due to ergonomics. But of course, the latter is personal opinion, it is possible that your tastes are different.