Linux Kernel: Gaming Controllers and Touch Fixes
Today we're diving into a focused input subsystem update merged by Linus himself! We've got exciting new gaming controller support including the BETOP BTP-KP50B/C and Razer Wolverine V3 Pro, plus important fixes for touch controllers and laptop keyboards. It's a perfect example of how the kernel continuously evolves to support the hardware we actually use.
Duration: PT3M51S
Episode overview
This episode is a short developer briefing from Linux Kernel.
It explains recent repository work in plain language.
- Show: Linux Kernel
- Published: 2026-04-05T10:03:08Z
- Audio duration: PT3M51S
Transcript excerpt
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Hey there, developers! Welcome back to another episode of the Linux Kernel podcast. I'm your host, and wow, do I have some fun stuff to share with you today. Grab your favorite beverage because we're talking about something that hits close to home for a lot of us - gaming controllers, touchpads, and all those input…
So here's what happened on April 5th, 2026. Linus pulled in a collection of input fixes from Dmitry Torokhov, and while it might look like a small update on the surface, there's actually some really cool stuff happening here that shows how the kernel adapts to real-world hardware needs.
Let's start with the gaming side of things, because honestly, this made me smile. The xpad driver just got support for two more controllers - the BETOP BTP-KP50B/C in wireless mode and the Razer Wolverine V3 Pro. Now, if you've ever tried to use a gaming controller on Linux and had it just... not work, you know how…
What I love about these controller additions is they show how community-driven Linux development really is. Someone out there bought one of these controllers, probably got annoyed that it didn't work out of the box, did the detective work to figure out what needed to change,…
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