So... I connected my Duke to my Steamdeck

[KenaiPhoenix]

I give in to my impulse thoughts and order an OG Xbox controll port to USB adapter and connected my Duke to my Steam deck, it worked at first try, no issues. I even connected it to my desktop Linux computer and it also was just plug and play as you can see:
(Pardon me for linking my X old post, I just dont know how to host videos, and Im sure this web store is better spent in better ways)

https://twitter.com/x/status/1953868774613885030

I got this controller a couple of months ago and I love it, it is so silly, stupid and it even numbs my fingers if I play too much with its triggers. It is really nice for fighting games tho, the withe and black buttons are really handy.

If anyone wants to give it a try, this is the adapter I bought:

Amazon.com: Mcbazel Replacement Xbox Controller to PC USB Adapter Cable [NOT for Xbox 360 or Xbox One] : Video Games

Amazon.com: Mcbazel Replacement Xbox Controller to PC USB Adapter Cable [NOT for Xbox 360 or Xbox One] : Video Games

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[TacoMeister]

I had a Duke back in the day, I remember I really liked it.
I have no idea if I would still like it nowadays but if I ever see one on sale I might pick it up and see if it still feels as good as I remember...

 

[Bakuma1997]

Hot Take: tried once, never again

I am so used to Select Start being in the middle that i could never press them there, also the black and white buttons could be used as L1 and R1

 

[prnzoDraGoonZweiOrta]

I already have 3 Xbox OG controllers (jncluding the no-smaLL-hands-anti-ergonomix original model) n a Steam Deck. should I invest in this if those pads are no-issues for me?

 

[The_Real_Thing]

Yeah, old Xbox controllers have support baked into modern linux kernels. It's nice.

If you don't want to get an adapter, you can just mod the cable to have a USB-A plug and it'll just work. You crack open the plug end of the controller cable (2 halves) and drill a USB cable sized hole in one half. Then take a random USB-A cable (only the plug type is important, any cheapy is fine), cut it to desired length, run the cut end through the hole in the plug, strip it back a bit and solder colors to colors (super easy soldering btw). Should just snap back together.

Can use on linux systems and an Xbox this way, and no adapter. It can also work on Windows, but will require drivers like Xb2Xinput. I use a type S done like this with Batocera. Old Xbox controllers were plain old USB with a silly proprietary plug.