Plug in your XBox360 (or compatible) controller to have it automatically recognized with the xpad kernel module. The below method makes use of x360ce.exe, which basically provides Dinput codes for Wine to communicate with a game (Note that your XBox controller still sends Xinput controls). No root permissions needed for installation and operation. This is an update to existing answers for a way to get an XBox360 controller working in Wine >= 1.7, including Steam games in Wine on Ubuntu >= 13.10. This will ensure xboxdrv is started on boot. If you're making a dedicated machine or want to ensure that xboxdrv is loaded on startup you can do this:įirst create an upstart job: sudoedit /etc/init/nfĪnd in there add the following contents: start on filesystem You will be able now to use your Xbox 360 controller to play games under Ubuntu.
Note If your controller is not listed, try to click the "Refresh" button.Ī new window will pop-up which will help you calibrate your gaming controller, remap the buttons of your game controller (changing the order of axis and buttons), etc.Īfter you finish your configuration, save your new settings and close the window. In the window that shows up, select your controller (Microsoft X-Box 360 pad, Generic X-Box pad, etc.) and click Properties: Sudo rmmod xpad # unload module if already loadedĬonnect now your game controller to your PC via USB (wired) or connect your XBOX 360 PC wireless gaming receiver for your wireless controller, then run this command to start the configuration: jstest-gtk You also need to ensure that xpad is not getting loaded: echo "blacklist xpad" | sudo tee -a /etc/modprobe.d/nf Open the terminal and run this command: sudo apt-get install -install-recommends jstest* joystick xboxdrv
To be able to use your Xbox 360 wired/wireless controller under Ubuntu 12.04 (Precise Pangolin), you need first to install some required packages. These instructions are workable for both wired or wireless X-Box 360 controllers. If you find difficulties running your XBOX 360 controller, then this will help you install it on a computer running Ubuntu, and also show you how to configure it.
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