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I'm looking for a package that will let me use a gamepad as a mouse for a PC getting hooked up to a tv. Does anyone have any good recommendations?

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[–] parpol@programming.dev 9 points 10 months ago

AntiMicroX. I use it for the same reason.

If you have a mic, also consider using Talon to navigate with voice. Saying "talon wake" and "open freetube" instead of navigating with a controller saves a lot of time.

[–] ClipperDefiance@lemmy.world 5 points 10 months ago

I think you can do that with AntiMicroX.

[–] 0xf@lemmy.ml 4 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

Use steam, setup a desktop profile in settings while in desktop. https://docs.bazzite.gg/Handheld_and_HTPC_edition/Handheld_Wiki/ search for desktop controls.

[–] helix@feddit.org 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

SteamOS does this when Steam is running somehow.

Maybe https://qjoypad.sourceforge.net/ still works?

[–] Hozerkiller@lemmy.ca 3 points 10 months ago

It wouldn't be the end of the world to reimage it but I've got it set up with bazzite already.

[–] kayky@thelemmy.club 0 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Try using a PS4 controller. The touchpad works as a mouse.

I'd also recommend getting a wireless keyboard + mouse combo.

[–] data1701d@startrek.website 1 points 10 months ago

PS5 controller also works.