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12 results, 21 hits for PROTON_PREFER_SDL=1

Xbox controller works in Big Picture but not in-game using Proton version > 9.0-4 protonopenRegression

#8917 · 20 comments · updated 2026-01-29 · 5 matching
comment by thecookie94 · 2025-10-26 · view · github
@MyNamesTee have you tried the whole `PROTON_PREFER_SDL=1` thing with steam input disabled?
comment by thecookie94 · 2025-09-30 · view · github
... Attached are 3 logs, proton 9.0-4 without PROTON_PREFER_SDL=1 for reference (working), proton 10.0-2 ...
comment by gdaroch · 2025-12-12 · view · github
... in Proton 10 and Proton Experimental (over Bluetooth): `PROTON_PREFER_SDL=1 SDL_GAMECONTROLLER_IGNORE_DEVICES_EXCEPT=0x045e/0x0b13 %command%` Note: VID/PID values ...

[Regression] Proton Experimental/11.x: PROTON_PREFER_SDL=1 fails to enumerate DualSense & breaks audio in "The Saboteur" (Error 1726 & DSOUND 8-channel) protonclosed

#10021 · 2 comments · updated 2026-07-31 · 1 matching
issue by mbtns · 2026-07-31 · view · github
... Set launch option: `PROTON_PREFER_SDL=1`. 4. Connect DualSense via USB. 5. **Result:** Game launches, but controller is dead ...

Plans to enable a native wayland driver protonopenFeature Request

#4638 · 112 comments · updated 2026-04-27 · 2 matching
comment by CNR0706 · 2026-01-26 · view · github
... com/DeedleFake) Try `PROTON_DISABLE_HIDRAW=1` or `PROTON_PREFER_SDL=1` (Proton-GE). `PROTON_PREFER_SDL=1` did indeed make my DualSense controller ...
comment by Anuskuss · 2025-12-05 · view · github
... a controller with has to be played through gamescope @DeedleFake Try `PROTON_DISABLE_HIDRAW=1` or `PROTON_PREFER_SDL=1` (Proton-GE).

[Regression] Proton 11.2+/Experimental: DualSense controller not detected across multiple titles (Works in 11-1) protonclosed

#10026 · 1 comments · updated 2026-08-02 · 1 matching
issue by mbtns · 2026-08-01 · view · github
... 1. **Without `PROTON_PREFER_SDL=1`:** Controller is not detected at all. 2. **With `PROTON_PREFER_SDL=1`:** Controller is still not ...

Medieval Dynasty appid 1129580 2 threads, 1 open 1 matching

Medieval Dynasty protonopenGame compatibility - UnofficialRegressionXAudio2

#4219 · 10 comments · updated 2025-12-11 · 1 matching
comment by Markvis · 2025-12-11 · view · github
... Controller also didnt work but when I set `PROTON_PREFER_SDL=1` the issues went away. the controller and the ...

Controllers don't work in game anymore protonopen

#8681 · 14 comments · updated 2026-04-24 · 2 matching
comment by arbaes · 2025-12-01 · view · github
Hi, I just ran into the same issue myself with CachyOS, `PROTON_PREFER_SDL=1` seems to solve the issue ...
comment by hamid-elaosta · 2025-11-22 · view · github
... Both Bluetooth and wired controllers work on Proton 10 and variants with `PROTON_PREFER_SDL=1`: https://github.com/ValveSoftware ...

Switch 2 Pro Controller inputs not registering in steam steamclosedDistro Family: ArchGeneral controller / Steam Input

#12667 · 10 comments · updated 2026-07-23 · 1 matching
issue by zachmeyner · 2026-01-24 · view · github
... This behavior is the same on `PROTON_PREFER_SDL=0` and `PROTON_PREFER_SDL=1`. #### Steps for reproducing this issue: 1. Plug ...

ARMORED CORE VI appid 1888160 4 threads, 1 open 2 matching

ARMORED CORE™ VI FIRES OF RUBICON™ Not Detecting Controller protonclosed

#9390 · 1 comments · updated 2026-01-11 · 1 matching
issue by ashtonx · 2026-01-11 · view · github
... disable steam input - tried verifying files, rebooting, passing `PROTON_PREFER_SDL=1 SDL_GAMECONTROLLER_IGNORE_DEVICES_EXCEPT=0x054C/0x0CE6` - tried latest proton-ge and ...

ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON protonopenGame compatibility - UnofficialXAudio2

#7045 · 90 comments · updated 2026-07-23 · 1 matching
comment by kisak-valvemaintainer · 2026-01-11 · view · github
... disable steam input - tried verifying files, rebooting, passing `PROTON_PREFER_SDL=1 SDL_GAMECONTROLLER_IGNORE_DEVICES_EXCEPT=0x054C/0x0CE6` - tried latest proton-ge and ...

FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE appid 3920610 1 threads, 1 open 1 matching

FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE protonopenGame compatibility - UnofficialXAudio2

#9567 · 16 comments · updated 2026-03-24 · 1 matching
comment by simifor · 2026-03-24 · view · github
... tell whether this will help, but maybe running the game with `PROTON_DISABLE_HIDRAW=1` or `PROTON_PREFER_SDL=1` might help

Heavy Rain appid 960910 2 threads, 1 open 3 matching

Heavy Rain protonopenGame compatibility - UnofficialXAudio2

#4044 · 15 comments · updated 2026-04-27 · 3 matching
comment by simifor · 2026-02-04 · view · github
@Florararie what was your full launch parameter? you need `PROTON_PREFER_SDL=1 %command%`, if you don't specify %command ...
comment by Florararie · 2026-02-04 · view · github
Tried a fresh prefix on Proton 9 using the `PROTON_PREFER_SDL=1` launch option, no change in behavior on ...

The Saboteur appid 24880 1 threads, 1 open 1 matching

The Saboteur protonopenGame compatibility - Unofficial

#8496 · 1 comments · updated 2026-07-31 · 1 matching
comment by kisak-valvemaintainer · 2026-07-31 · view · github
... Set launch option: `PROTON_PREFER_SDL=1`. 4. Connect DualSense via USB. 5. **Result:** Game launches, but controller is dead ...

Proton 11 regression: Win32_PnPEntity appears to expose WINEXINPUT identities that break DirectInput/XInput deduplication protonopen

#9900 · 3 comments · updated 2026-08-15 · 1 matching
issue by Kurobac · 2026-06-23 · view · github
... DualSense and DualShock 4 fail over both USB and Bluetooth, while Xbox controllers work. `PROTON_PREFER_SDL=1` also works ...