Sony's PlayStation 5 Controller Now Works With Linux

Sony has released an official Linux driver for its PlayStation 5 DualSense controller. The driver allows using the controller to play Linux games, which is good news for Linux gaming enthusiasts.  

The new Linux kernel driver fully supports Sony's PlayStation 5 DualSense controller's key functionality, including the gamepad, touchpad, and motion-sensing both in USB and Bluetooth modes, reports Phoronix. At the same time, the driver doesn't yet support the advanced capabilities of the new controller, such as Adaptive Triggers and the VCM-based haptics. 

Sony's PlayStation consoles have long been known to be Linux friendly, and for years activist Linux users installed this operating system on their PlayStation machines. Therefore, it is not surprising that the PlayStation 5 DualSense controller is now supported by Linux. It will take some time before someone installs Linux on PS5, but enabling the controller supports the first step.    

For Linux gamers, added support for PlayStation 5 DualSense controller means that they can use it for gaming and expect Sony to make other PS5 peripherals compatible with the platform. 

Anton Shilov
Contributing Writer

Anton Shilov is a contributing writer at Tom’s Hardware. Over the past couple of decades, he has covered everything from CPUs and GPUs to supercomputers and from modern process technologies and latest fab tools to high-tech industry trends.

Latest in Controllers and Gamepads
Logitech MX Creative Console
Logitech launches MX Creative Console — a Stream Deck alternative with a dial for creatives
Neuralink BCI plays CS2
Counter-Strike 2 gaming using Neuralink is 'insane' claims second human brain computer interface implant patient
OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush shows off Logitech F710 game controller used to control Titan submersible
Cheap Logitech F710 controller may have contributed to Titan submersible implosion, lawsuit alleges
Real Deals
GameSir's Kaleid gaming controller is on sale for $47 — Hall Effect joysticks eliminate stick drift
PS5 DualSense controllers
Intel Bluetooth driver update alleviates PS5 DualSense controller connectivity issues
Full and Partial Support with PlayStation controllers now in Steam
Steam finally adds official support for DualShock and DualSense controllers, lists specific controller support for games
Latest in News
TSMC building
TSMC to reportedly speed up fab building in the US, third fab to begin construction this year
Intel
Ex-Intel CEO Gelsinger warns TSMC's $165B investment will not restore U.S. semiconductor leadership
ReFS in Windows 11 preview build installer
New Windows file system option supports up to 35 petabyte volumes — ReFS appears in latest Insider build
New Windows 11 Game Bar Update
Microsoft updates the Windows Game Bar to be more user friendly with PC Handhelds
Raspberry Pi
Raspberry Pi Pico fightstick randomly mashes buttons for fighting game combos
The world's first color e-paper display over 30-inches
Mass production of 'world's first' color e-paper display over 30-inches begins
  • hotaru251
    IDK why Sony doesnt just make drivers for windows and linux from day 1.

    I personally love their controllers and disliek XB ones.

    It wouldnt harm them any and would actually increase their sales most likely.
    Reply
  • jkflipflop98
    Great news for all 13 Linux gamers out there!
    Reply