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The Linux 7.3-rc7 kernel includes updated device ID additions to the XPad driver, enabling support for Corsair Novablade Pro and 8BitDo Pro 2 controllers.

LinuxCultureTechnologyOct 11, 2026score 0.432 posts · 0 replies across 2 instances
The thread discusses the addition of support for Corsair Novablade Pro and 8BitDo Pro 2 controllers in Linux 7.3-rc7, highlighting improvements in gaming controller compatibility under Linux. This is significant for Linux users who rely on gaming peripherals.

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The Linux 7.3-rc7 kernel includes updated device ID additions to the XPad driver, enabling support for Corsair Novablade Pro and 8BitDo Pro 2 controllers.
Parent: LinuxEntity: Linux kernelSub-entity: Linux 7.3-rc7Impact: positiveDate: Oct 11, 2026Target: Linux kernel's compatibility with gaming controllers

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Corsair Novablade Pro & 8BitDo Pro 2 Controllers To Be Supported With Linux 7.3-rc7 Sent out today as part of this week's input subsystem fixes are device ID additions to the XPad driver for enabling two more gaming controllers to work nicely under Linux... https://www.phoronix.com/news/Corsair-Novablade-Pro-Linux-7.3
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Corsair Novablade Pro & 8BitDo Pro 2 Controllers To Be Supported With Linux 7.3-rc7 https://www.phoronix.com/news/Corsair-Novablade-Pro-Linux-7.3
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