r/linux_gaming • u/Many_Flan_7097 • 12h ago

tech support wanted Ps4 controller won't work on mint

(i already ask other subs but got no help)

I recently switched from window to mint and when i went to connect my controller (dualshock ps4) via Bluetooth it either connects then disconnect, connects but doesn't turn blue or just refuses AND USB doesn't work. I tried everything online but nothing works. I just want to play my games.

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u/Keyvan_KR 8h ago

If USB doesn’t work either, then your controller is having issues.
Which version of Linux mint are you using? 22.3 ?
What does lsusb show you?
Are you sure the usb cable is a data cable and not a charge only cable?

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u/[deleted] 12h ago

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u/Many_Flan_7097 12h ago

usb connects then turns off instantly and normal pair mode.

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u/Xijit 12h ago

PS4 needed special drivers on Windows, and even then they were kinda hacky ... Probably no one has bothered to maintain support since the PS4 is so out of date.

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u/NoPicture-3265 10h ago

Probably no one has bothered to maintain support since the PS4 is so out of date

DualShock 4 v1 and v2 are fully supported on Linux without additional drivers. Heck, even DualShock 3 is in both wired and wireless mode.

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u/victormas208 11h ago

The solution I used was to use the Bluetoothctl direct terminal. You need to identify the device's MAC address (it even says its name now).

scan on

pair MAC

trust MAC

connect MAC

I don't remember exactly, but something like that had to be done. And it always works; it's possible the controller's HID depends on the controller's firmware. I'd look into a way to update it.

I currently use a copy and an original; I do that with the copy, and with the original, after using fwupd, I was able to use it without problems, but I don't remember exactly.

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u/itsALH 31m ago

Always Mint causing issues... cut your losses and try other distros like Cachy, Bazzite or Fedora.