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Controller boot into gaming (lemmy.world)
submitted 1 day ago by Squizzy@lemmy.world to c/linux_gaming@lemmy.world
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Hi All,

I am looking at starting a project and was wondering if there was a way to make it so a controller type changed boot conditions. I want to move to linux for my home entertainment and would like to have a ps5 controller boot Lutris and a different controller boot into something like KDE plasma.

Is this a possibility or nonsense?

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[–] Squizzy@lemmy.world 2 points 20 hours ago (1 children)

I am trying to move my entertainment system to a single machine. I want to be able to access my plex, streaming services and games launchers from this. It is replace the playstation and smart tv.

My problem is family tech ties, I want to ensure it is fool proof and not a barrier to enjoying the living area.

[–] Willdrick@lemmy.world 1 points 17 hours ago

Get an HDMI-CEC adapter, have your machine boot straight into big picture mode and pin Plex/jellyfin to your favorites so its the first thing you see.

Alternatively, get a Chromecast and only switch to that HDMI for media, and leave the PC for gaming. Heck, if CEC works all right in both ways, you might be able to navigate on your PC with the Chromecast remote.

I'm definitely not a fan of Google myself, but I can't deny the ease of use for less savvy ppl to just press "ON" on the little white remote and have it turn on the TV, switch to the correct input and turn on the soundbar.