Create the file /etc/udev/rules.d/99-ps2-adapter.rules :
Note the and Product ID (PID) . Most PS2 adapters use chips from GreenAsia (0e8f) or Shenzhen (0079) . Step 2: Initialize the controller Run the utility with root privileges: usbutil ps2
Plug it in, and... nothing. Or worse, the buttons are scrambled. This is where the unsung hero usbutil ps2 comes into play. usbutil ps2 is a command-line utility found in the usbutils package on Linux (alongside the famous lsusb ). It is specifically designed to query, configure, and initialize PS2 controller to USB adapters that use the HID (Human Interface Device) protocol but often misreport their capabilities. Create the file /etc/udev/rules
Have a stubborn adapter that usbutil ps2 can't fix? Check the lsusb -v output for your device and consult the linux-usb mailing list. Happy gaming. Do you use a PS2 controller on Linux? Let me know your adapter model in the comments below. nothing
October 26, 2023 | Category: Retro Gaming, Linux Hardware
Reviving Old Iron: A Guide to usbutil ps2 for PS2 Controller Adapters on Linux