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submitted 4 months ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago) by Chiivo@lemmy.world to c/linux_gaming@lemmy.world

i want to update the firmware on my dualsense controller and installed the necessary app on a vm. it opens but when i plug in the controller the app seems to crash. i tried uninstalling and reinstalling and rebooting but it keeps crashing. does anyone have any potential fixes?

Edit: I accidentally solved the issue when I had to install VC runtime 140 for something else. The app started working without issue.

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[-] Chiivo@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago

just setup a fresh windows 10 vm with qemu. unfortunately im having the exact same issue. it opens, i connect the controller, it closes/crashes

[-] vividspecter@aussie.zone 1 points 4 months ago

Try passing through a whole USB controller (chipset) instead of using USB emulation.

I'd try passing through a single USB port first though, as the above has some requirements to work that your system may not meet, but it's the best solution if you need it regularly.

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