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Life & fun · September 10, 2016

Simple C library for an XBox Controller (Linux) for easy use in games

An interface that interacts with an XBox One controller via the usb stream. With simple methods for object or camera control (i.e. for OpenGL contexts). - MauriceGit/XBox_Controller_Linux_Interface

Simple C library for an XBox Controller (Linux) for easy use in games launched on September 10, 2016 with 36 votes, #1,570 of 3,743 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 10 years on.

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This C library enables Linux developers to integrate Xbox controller support into games with minimal complexity. It provides straightforward access to controller input for game development projects. The library was designed specifically for developers building games on Linux who need uncomplicated Xbox controller handling without extensive configuration or complex API calls.

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