Sent out this morning were a big batch of input subsystem fixes ahead of the Linux 7.3-rc4 kernel releasing later today. Alongside many bug fixes to different drivers is also expanding the range of supported gaming controllers by the XPad driver.

First up is adding support for the PDP Victrix Pro BFG wired controller to the XPad driver. This USB-wired gaming controller doesn't work under Linux but with simply adding the new device ID will then work as an Xbox One compatible gaming controller.

The XPad driver also has initial support for Azeron branded controllers once that vendor ID and associated device IDs are present. The initial enablement includes enabling Azeron's Cyro, Cyborg, Classic/Compact, Cyro Lefty, Cyborg II and Keyzen controllers.

The Azeron Keyzen is a 32 fully mappable key gamepad with 360 degree hall-effect joystick. The Keyzen retails for around $269 USD from the likes of Amazon (affiliate link).

In addition to those PDP Victrix Pro BFG and Azeron device additions to the XPad driver for Linux support, there are also various bug fixes. Some of the notable input bug fixes this week include quirks for the built-in keyboards on the Acer Aspire Go 15 AG15-42P and Xiaomi Redmi Book Pro 16 2026 so they remain functional. The Synaptics PS/2 touchpad driver also has a quirk for the Lenovo ThinkPad T440p (board ID 2722) so the touchpad and TrackPoint respond immediately at boot.

The full list of input changes for the week can be found via this pull and will be part of Linux 7.3-rc4 due out later today.