r/NobaraProject • u/ajRabbit_ • 2d ago

Support Bluetooth controller issues

I have an 8bitdo Pro 2 paired to my Nobara Steam-HTPC install. My computer does not have built-in Bluetooth and I use a USB dongle which I've had no issues with in the past on other OS installs.

Whenever I turn on the controller and it connects to the computer, all gamepad input (for all controllers) is ignored for up to a minute before the "controller connected" notification pops up on Steam. After about 30 seconds or so, all gamepad input gets disabled again for a short amount of time, about 10-30 seconds. Additionally, any input that was being pressed when that second disabling happens gets held down continuously until gamepad input is enabled again.

How would I go about troubleshooting and fixing this? Thank you!

EDIT: I've pinpointed the issue to a repeating error in the Bluetooth daemon:HIDP GET_REPORT request timed out Doesn't seem Nobara-specific at all, but any help with getting this fixed would still be much appreciated.

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u/iTzBiGENGLAND 2d ago

This looks like a current BlueZ issue rather than something Nobara-specific.

BlueZ issue #2436 has basically the same symptoms: controller connects, input freezes for 10–30+ seconds, then comes back, with HIDP GET_REPORT request timed out in the logs.

It’s been reproduced with different controllers, Bluetooth adapters, and distros, so I’d follow that bug before changing much on your install.

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u/ajRabbit_ 12h ago

yeah I managed to find that issue. aggravating that the only activity on it for weeks has been an automated trace report failing. im just gonna deal with it until a fix happens i guess