Briefing Findings · If you’re on Linux gaming
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Issue: stuttering Games may stutter after switching Proton versions
Suggested fix Clear your shader cache to address stuttering
Controller affected 8BitDo Ultimate 2C analog stick eats inputs in Proton
Repro detail Issue occurs in Proton; tested with another controller and it doesn’t happen
What to Watch
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If you switch Proton versions and see stutters, try clearing shader cache and compare performance afterward.
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For analog-stick input problems, test another controller to isolate whether the issue is Proton- or controller-specific.
What Changed
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Whenever I use the analog stick on any steam game through proton it keeps eating my inputs(Only happens in proton with 8bitdo ultimate 2c I tested with another controller and this doesn't happen)
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PSA: Clear your shader cache if games start stuttering after switching proton versions
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