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Steam Controller bluetooth + Legion Go 2 3.8.12 issues

steamopen Steam controllerDistro Family: SteamOS
ValveSoftware/steam-for-linux#13383 · opened 2026-07-03 by Anatharias · updated 2026-07-12 · 4 comments · github
AAnatharias 2026-07-03 github

Your system information

  • Steam client version:
  • SteamOS version: 3.8.12
  • Opted into Steam client beta?: No
  • Opted into SteamOS beta?: No
  • Have you checked for updates in Settings > System?: Yes

Please describe your issue in as much detail as possible:

This is solely regarding the 2026 Steam Controller:
Push B + RB + Steam button on Steam Controller to enable bluetooth pairing
Controller chimes and double blinks blue
pairs easily with LegionGo 2
after the controller is being turned off, it never reconnects once turned on
need to delete the bluetooth controller
need to re-pair
each time

No issues with the reconnecting of a Sony DualSense controller (however no wake from sleep)

Kkisak-valve maintainer 2026-07-03 github
AAnatharias 2026-07-03 github

Possible duplicate of ValveSoftware/SteamOS#992 [#13136](https://github.com/ValveSoftware/steam-for-linux/issues/13136).

I disagree, the issue that I bring forward is tied to the ability for the controller to reconnect to SteamOS after being disconnected.
I tried the following, see if this would help, and it did not change anything:

  • Forced Low Energy Mode: I added in /etc/bluetooth/main.conf : ControllerMode = le
  • Disabled MAC Address Rotation: edited /etc/bluetooth/main.conf with Privacy = off and AddressResolution = false

Once the controller is disconnected, it never reconnects

Llonsdaleite 2026-07-05 github

Same problem on Asus ROG Xbox Ally X

AAnatharias 2026-07-12 github

I reinstalled SteamOS 3.8.14 and while improving the stabilty, apps would not relaunch after exiting properly, it also solved the Steam controller not reconnecting issue.
I made a clone of the drive before wiping it, so if you need files from both intalls, I can provide for your troubleshooting.