Steam input does not passthrough rumble to Xbox controllers.

[Bitwolfies]

Your system information

• Steam client version (build number or date): May 14th
• Distribution (e.g. Ubuntu): Arch
• Opted into Steam client beta?: Yes
• Have you checked for system updates?: Yes

Please describe your issue in as much detail as possible:

When using Steam input on non Steam input native games with a Xbox controller, rumble is not transmitted.

Steps for reproducing this issue:

1. Play a game that does not support steam input natively.
2. Using an xbox controller, force it on.
3. Notice how any rumble actions no longer work.

[man-stein]

Same here on Kubuntu 22.04 with xpadneo 9.3.
Xbox Series Controller connected with Bluetooth.

[deathxxx123]

Just reinstall xnadneo. This is happen when you get kernel update.
And reconnect again.

[Bitwolfies]

Just reinstall xnadneo. This is happen when you get kernel update. And reconnect again.

Good idea, expect I use Xone, and this issue happens on Windows too.

[man-stein]

Just reinstall xnadneo. This is happen when you get kernel update. And reconnect again.

Rumble is working with native linux games (without Steam), fftest and with Steam games, but not working with Steam Input.
So it is not a driver or kernel issue.

[deathxxx123]

Rumble on BT connection is working only with xpadneo driver.

[man-stein]

Rumble on BT connection is working only with xpadneo driver.

Yes, I'm aware of it. As I wrote, I'm using it.

[Bitwolfies]

Should be noted this issue is even starting to extend to the Deck, with digital foundry complaining that rumble failed when using an external controller, I really hope this is resolved soon. https://youtu.be/UZKBSf3aLf4?t=810

Keep in mind this is an issue that affects Windows, SteamOS Holo, and other Linux installs.

[EwokExile]

Yeah, right now the only "solution" to this is to disable steam input, but I've run into quite a few games recently that don't detect a controller at all if steam input is disabled (God of War, Horizon Zero Dawn, Tales of Arise). So it's not really a great solution. To reproduce you have to install Xone (dongle) or Xpadneo (Bluetooth) for wireless controller support, then launch one of the aforementioned games. Easy to compare with something that does work with steam input disabled also, like Stray most recently

[Bitwolfies]

Stray actually worked fine for me with steam input (it’s even required to be enabled to get PlayStation icons for some unholy reason. Game has native PS support but forces you to emulate an Xbox controller to get the icons.)

Can’t remember if rumble worked however, regardless it’s still an issue with steam input.

[EwokExile]

My experience with Stray (using Xbox 1914 controller with latest firmware and Xpadneo) is that steam input did work, mappings were fine and all that, but no rumble. Disabling steam input everything worked as expected, including rumble.