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[SOLVED] having trouble running the playstation accessories app on vm (lemmy.world)
submitted 10 months ago by [B] to c/linux_gaming@lemmy.world
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i want to update the firmware on my dualsense controller and installed the necessary app on a vm. it opens but when i plug in the controller the app seems to crash. i tried uninstalling and reinstalling and rebooting but it keeps crashing. does anyone have any potential fixes?

Edit: I accidentally solved the issue when I had to install VC runtime 140 for something else. The app started working without issue.

the image is of the app before connecting my controller. after connecting, the app closes without any message and will not reopen until after i disconnect the controller.
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[–] 14 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (2 children)

I suggest using QEMU/KVM with automatic USB redirection, I updated my Dualsense yesterday that way with no problems. iirc automatic USB redirection is available on VirtualBox too.

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  • [–] [S, B] 1 point 10 months ago (1 child)

    just setup a fresh windows 10 vm with qemu. unfortunately im having the exact same issue. it opens, i connect the controller, it closes/crashes

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  • [–] 1 point 10 months ago

    Try passing through a whole USB controller (chipset) instead of using USB emulation.

    I'd try passing through a single USB port first though, as the above has some requirements to work that your system may not meet, but it's the best solution if you need it regularly.

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