Re: [PATCH 0/1] Input: xpad - add disable_xboxone module parameter

[Dmitry Torokhov]

Hi Apoorv,

On Sat, May 17, 2025 at 03:50:44AM -0700, Apoorv Parle wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> This patch adds a `disable_xboxone` module parameter to the xpad driver,
> allowing users to prevent xpad from binding to Xbox One and Series X|S
> devices (XTYPE_XBOXONE). This is especially useful for users who wish to
> use the out-of-tree `xone` driver (https://github.com/dlundqvist/xone) .
> 
> Currently, there is no in-tree driver that supports Xbox wireless dongles;
> the only option is the out-of-tree `xone` project which implements the GIP
> protocol. The `xone` project itself, or similar functionality  cannot be
> easily upstreamed due to the unclear legality of redistributing the
> required Microsoft firmware. This patch lets users avoid device conflicts
> and run both drivers side by side, without having to patch or fork xpad
> (eg: https://github.com/medusalix/xpad-noone) for each kernel update.

I believe this can be achieved from userspace by unbinding the original
xbox driver and binding the alternative driver via sysfs, no kernel
changes needed.

Thanks.

-- 
Dmitry