Bug 515952

Summary: Mouse control with game controller doesn't work while systemsettings is open
Product: [Applications] systemsettings Reporter: Ángel Navarro <jesusnavarrojr188>
Component: generalAssignee: Plasma Bugs List <plasma-bugs-null>
Status: REPORTED ---    
Severity: normal    
Priority: NOR    
Version First Reported In: master   
Target Milestone: ---   
Platform: Arch Linux   
OS: Linux   
Latest Commit: Version Fixed/Implemented In:
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Attachments: Mouse control with game controller doesn't work while systemsettings is open

Description Ángel Navarro 2026-02-13 15:51:48 UTC
Created attachment 189533 [details]
Mouse control with game controller doesn't work while systemsettings is open

SUMMARY
The newly added Game Controller plugin is incompatible with current systemsettings as its game controller kcm grabs the controller focus even when such KCM is not open, making it impossible to use systemsettings with a game controller as mouse.

STEPS TO REPRODUCE
1. Have gamecontrollerEnabled=true on kwinrc
2. Open systemsettings

OBSERVED RESULT
Mouse control with controller stops working

EXPECTED RESULT
Mouse control should work as usual even while systemsettings is open

SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS
Windows: 
macOS: 
(available in the Info Center app, or by running `kinfo` in a terminal window)
Linux/KDE Plasma: Arch Linux
KDE Plasma Version: Git Master
KDE Frameworks Version: Git Master
Qt Version: 6.10.2

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Additionally, a way to exit the gamecontroller KCM with a controller should be provided. Long press start? Pressing the Home button 3 times?