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Linux 7.3 merge adds HID updates and initial Steam Controller driver
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The HID subsystem updates were merged during the Linux 7.3 kernel merge window, including initial driver support for Valve's 2026 Steam Controller.
Kernel-level driver support lets the 2026 Steam Controller operate without custom user-space hacks on Linux systems. Engineers can rely on the standard HID stack for basic input handling, simplifying integration and testing. The change lays groundwork for future feature expansion within the kernel.
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HID subsystem updates were merged into the Linux 7.3 kernel.
The merge includes initial kernel driver support for the 2026 Valve Steam Controller.
Support arrives as part of the ongoing Linux 7.3 merge window.
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