# 2. Download udev rule (from GitHub) wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/xontech/double-shock-controller/main/70-xon-ds-controller.rules sudo cp 70-xon-ds-controller.rules /etc/udev/rules.d/
# 4. Verify jstest /dev/input/js0 # should show all axes/buttons For vibration, ensure ff-memless kernel module is loaded: xon double shock pc usb controller driver download
# 3. Reload udev sudo udevadm control --reload-rules && sudo udevadm trigger Reload udev sudo udevadm control --reload-rules && sudo
Because it is not a mainstream brand (e.g., Microsoft, Logitech, or Sony), the driver support is not automatically supplied by the operating system. Users therefore need to locate, download, and install a specific driver package that enables full functionality (analog sticks, D‑pad, shoulder buttons, vibration, and “X‑Mode” button). | Symptom | Likely Cause | Fix |
sudo modprobe ff-memless If a game uses SDL2, the controller will automatically be recognized as “XON Double‑Shock”. | Symptom | Likely Cause | Fix | |---------|--------------|-----| | Controller not recognized (no entry in Device Manager) | Faulty USB cable, missing driver, or disabled USB port | Try a different cable/port. Re‑install driver with admin rights. | | Buttons work but analog sticks are “dead” | Driver version < 1.3 (sticks not mapped) | Update to the latest driver (v1.4.2). | | No vibration | Using generic HID driver or disabled in Config Utility | Install the full XON driver, enable force‑feedback in the utility. | | Device appears as “Unknown USB Device” | Windows lacks the proper INF file | Manually install the .inf from the extracted driver folder (right‑click → “Install”). | | Game reports “controller not supported” | Game expects XInput (Xbox) profile | Use x360ce (Xbox 360 Controller Emulator) or DS4Windows in “DualShock” mode, then map the XON controller to an XInput profile. | | Linux: “Device not found” after plugging | Missing udev rule or missing permissions | Verify the rule is in /etc/udev/rules.d/ . Run sudo chmod 666 /dev/input/js* for quick testing (not recommended for permanent use). | | macOS: “System Extension Blocked” | Gatekeeper blocks unsigned kernel extension | Re‑download the signed DMG from GitHub, then allow in Security & Privacy . | 5.1 Driver Re‑installation If you suspect a corrupted driver, fully remove it before reinstalling:
Prepared 17 April 2026 1. Introduction The Xon Double‑Shock PC USB controller is a third‑party gamepad/joystick that mimics the layout of Sony’s classic PlayStation® DualShock controllers. It connects to a PC via a standard USB A plug and is marketed mainly to budget‑conscious gamers, arcade‑style enthusiasts, and retro‑gaming communities.
# 1. Install required packages sudo apt install joystick jstest-gtk libhidapi-hidraw0