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Install ConsoleMouse on Linux
Short answer: ConsoleMouse is coming soon to Steam on Steam. Wishlist it now. Then install it from Steam on a 64-bit desktop Linux. It reads your mouse and keyboard with evdev, as your normal user.
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What you need
An older computer is enough, because the app only forwards your input. PC Play may need more.
- A 64-bit (x86-64) desktop Linux with Steam.
- X11 or Wayland. Sound through PipeWire, PulseAudio or ALSA.
- A mouse and keyboard plugged into the computer. Your user can read them.
- Your own PS5 or Xbox on the same home network.
Install
- Open Steam and find ConsoleMouse in your library.
- Click Install.
- Start ConsoleMouse. The Steam edition runs on Steam Linux Runtime 4.0.
- Choose Let’s go and follow the setup.
Mouse and keyboard access
ConsoleMouse reads your devices through evdev. It runs as your normal user. It does not change permissions and installs no privileged service. Your desktop must let your logged-in user read your mouse and keyboard.
Wayland and X11
In PC Play, ConsoleMouse shows the picture in its own window. Wayland has no global hotkeys, so keep that window in front while you play.
The keys on Linux
- F10 turns control on and off.
- Ctrl + Alt + Backspace is the emergency key. It lets go of everything.
- In PC Play, hold F1 to see the keys for the current situation. Shift + F1 pins the view.
- F11 switches the PC Play window to fullscreen.
Frequently asked questions
ConsoleMouse shows no mouse or keyboard. What now?
Your user can’t read the input devices. Check your desktop’s seat and udev policy.
Which sound systems does it use?
PipeWire, PulseAudio or ALSA.
Does it work on Wayland?
Yes. Keep the ConsoleMouse window in front while you play.