Razer Wolverine V3 Pro & Betop KP50 Controllers Gain Linux 7.0 Support

Linux 7.0 is set to bring native support for two popular gaming controllers, the Razer Wolverine V3 Pro and Betop KP50 series, as part of the latest input driver updates. The changes, merged ahead of the Linux 7.0-rc7 kernel release, add new device IDs and quirks to handle these controllers seamlessly under the XPad driver.

The Razer Wolverine V3 Pro, a high-end gaming controller priced around $199 USD, will work with Linux 7.0 in both wired and 2.4GHz wireless dongle modes. Since it uses the Xbox 360 protocol, the integration was straightforward—developers simply needed to add the necessary device IDs to the XPad driver. This means Linux gamers can now use this premium controller without relying on third-party tools or workarounds.

Similarly, the BETOP BTP-KP50B and BETOP BTP-KP50C controllers are also gaining native support. These controllers, part of the Betop Kunpeng 50 series, will function out of the box with Linux 7.0 after the required IDs were added to the XPad driver. This is great news for Linux users who prefer these budget-friendly yet capable controllers.

Beyond controller support, Linux 7.0 includes a critical fix for the TUXEDO InfinityBook Max 16 Gen10 AMD laptop. Some users reported issues with the internal keyboard disappearing after waking from suspend, causing subsequent suspend attempts to fail instantly. The i8042 input driver now includes a quirk to address this problem, ensuring smoother operation for this AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370-powered laptop from TUXEDO Computers.

The full list of input changes for Linux 7.0-rc7 can be found in the official kernel merge. With these updates, Linux continues to improve its compatibility with gaming hardware, making it an even more viable platform for gamers and enthusiasts.