The HID subsystem updates have been submitted for the ongoing Linux 6.5 merge window. Most notable is NVIDIA contributing a Linux kernel driver six years late for their SHIELD controller.
A few months ago a NVIDIA engineer began working on an upstream-focused Linux driver for their 2017 SHIELD controller. The driver initially supports the NVIDIA “Thunderstrike” SHIELD (2017) controller with the thinking that other SHIELD peripherals could also be supported by this driver in the future.
For Linux gamers relying on Microsoft Xbox controllers, the upcoming Linux 6.5 kernel will enable rumble support for several newer controller models.
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NVIDIA Article here: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-6.5-HID
XBox Rumble Article here: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-6.5-Xbox-More-Rumble
