This is the receiver I have: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00ZB7W4QU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
And this is the controller I have: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B08DF26MXW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
If I try to connect the controller using bluetooth my deck can see the controller but can’t establish a connection. Is there an addon I can install so that I can use the usb receiver I currently have?
You may need to upgrade your controller firmware using an Xbox console or Windows.
Updating the firmware did the trick. Thanks for the suggestion!
Iirc, you need the
xone-dkmsandxone-dongle-firmwarepackagesFound this while searching how to do so. Copy/pasting here for future reference once that site goes up in flames.
I assembled a rerunnable bash script based on the original post and a few comments in this thread that can be used to install or update xone. I ran it after updating to SteamOS 3.4.2 earlier today and my controllers are working like a charm with the wireless dongle. Here it is in a public gist on GitHub (will try to update this in the future if changes are needed to keep it working!):
Install or update xone driver for Steam Deck desktop shortcut and bash script
Like others have mentioned, make sure you set a password via the passwd command and unplug the wireless dongle before running.
Save the .sh file anywhere on your Deck in Desktop mode. Make sure it has executable permissions (Right-click it -> Properties -> Permissions -> Check “Is Executable”). To run it: Right-click it, and select “Run In Konsole”. The xone repo will be cloned to “/home/deck/repos/xone” by default, but you can change that near the top of the script to a different location if you prefer.
https://www.reddit.com/r/SteamDeck/comments/yr248o/comment/j1crgti/
