Apps that work well with Plasma Bigscreen, the revived TV interface for Linux.
https://plasma-bigscreen.org
It is still in early stages so expect bugs and incomplete things!
Note: many apps on this list are not yet tested.
Plasma Bigscreen is an open-source user interface for TV's. Running on top of a Linux distribution, Plasma Bigscreen turns your TV or setup-box into a fully hackable device. A big launcher giving you easy access to any installed apps and skills.
Facilitates device communication, enabling notifications, SMS replies, file sharing, and remote control across multiple operating systems.
Your remote control from the phone!
Open-source media player supporting Linux to iOS, highly customizable with plug-ins, supports 4K and diverse formats, privacy-centric and ad-free.
Kinda outdated and can be its own session and UI, but it technically works
VacuumTube is an unofficial wrapper of YouTube Leanback (the console and Smart TV version of YouTube) for the desktop, with a built-in adblocker and minor enhancements.
Experimental open-source emulator for Nintendo Switch, multi-platform, supporting AArch64/x86_64, advanced userspace emulation, and controller compatibility.
Nintendo Switch emulator with controller support!
Dolphin is an emulator for two recent Nintendo video game consoles: the GameCube and the Wii. It allows PC gamers to enjoy games for these two consoles in full HD (1080p) with several enhancements: compatibility with all PC controllers, turbo speed, networked multiplayer, and...
Not tested
You might need this to fix controller support
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This list is obviously very short, add more linux apps for TV or with controller input support here!