Questions about game controllers (which, unlike the more generic peripherals, are used to control games).
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Why is my cordless rumblepad 2 gamepad not being detected?
I have cordless rumblepad 2 and I want to play with it in tomb raider. But the problem is that although I can perform actions like jumping and play with it the tutorial shows the keyboard and mouse ...
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360 controller battery doesn't hold charge after unplugging Play & Charge Kit
Several of my Xbox 360 Plug & Charge Kits aren't holding charges anymore—they will turn on and connect if linked with the wire/cord/cable, but will turn off once the cord is unplugged. This ...
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Has anyone else noticed springy controls in Battlefield 3 (PS3)?
Playing Battlefield 3 on my PS3, the controls feel very springy. When I, for example, quickly rotate right with the left analog stick, my character also rotates a bit to the left when the analog stick ...
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Why in snes9x (on Ubuntu), if the joystick is disconnected it isn't recognized again?
SNES9x works with my USB joystick alright, but if I need disconnect this joystick (even with the ROM paused), when I connect it again it doesn't work anymore.
Why?
How can it be fixed?
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Can I use an Xbox controller with a Mac?
Has anybody got any experience using an Xbox controller with a Mac? I know you can run the firmware on a PC. If not, cheap controller recommendations would be welcome!
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New Xbox 360 controller won't turn on with official charge pack but will with batteries?
I have an official charge pack kit from Microsoft and I recently bought a (supposed to be) genuine Microsoft controller off of eBay (from a high rep seller), the controller looks pretty good if it's a ...
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On a dual-screen setup (TV + screen), can I play a full-screen game on one screen while another user uses the other screen?
We're about to buy a new family computer with a beefy CPU (for future-proofing) and a beefy GPU (for me). The computer's near the TV, so passing an HDMI cable for couch gaming shouldn't be a problem, ...
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Does Dead Space 3 for PC support the Xbox 360 Controller?
I'm trying to decide which version of Dead Space 3 I should buy. I'd rather have it for PC, but only if I can use an Xbox 360 Controller natively. I'm not interested in using mapping software. Does ...
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XBox 360 wireless controller for windows
I have a Windows 7 pc, and i installed the driver of microsoft Xbox controller. If I only use 1 controller can i use it without the receiver?
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Using a ps3 controller for the PC version of Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga
I'm trying to use a SIXAXIS PS3 Controller on my PC for the game, I've downloaded, installed and successfully started the DS3 Tool and configured my controller and all that (Everything works while in ...
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Using a Wii/PS3 guitar heroes guitar on a PS3/Wii console
I'd like to know if there's any way to use a Wii guitar (drumset, etc.) on a PS3 - or a PS3 guitar on a Wii.
Do I need any adapters?
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Can you run an application with a Nostromo n52?
I know this is an old piece of hardware, but is it possible to execute a file, such as an exe or bat file, with the Belkin nostromo n52? For example, pressing button 1 would bring up notepad, and ...
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What software do I need to use a Playstation DualShock 2 pad on OS X?
So I've got a DualShock 2 pad and a USB adapter, and I want to use it with a Mac. What software do I need to install for it to work?
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Xbox 360 Wireless Controller Won't sync under Mac
I have a genuine Xbox 360 wireless controller and a gaming receiver. I have downloaded the latest driver from Tattiebogle.net and installed successfully.
I have MacOSX Lion installed and under System ...
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Does DiRT 1 have USB game controller support, and if so how can I activate it?
I am playing DiRT 1.
Since it's a racing game, I'd like to use my (pretty old) plug n play gamepad - it's a Microsoft Sidewinder of some kind.
However, I cannot seem to find a way to select a ...
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MOMO Racing Force Feedback Wheel power unit
I recently bought Shift 2 and my MOMO Wheel was revived from the basement, but I'm missing the power unit (I do have it in probably my power units box) but the thing is that, I have no idea what is ...
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Using iPhone as a game controller for Mac for 3d games
I'd like to be able to play Minecraft on my MacBook when there is no room for a mouse (eg on a train). I know that there are apps that let you use an iPhone as a game controller, but they seem aimed ...
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Get Indigo Prophecy (Fahrenheit) to recognise my xbox 360 controller
I got Indigo Prophecy (Fahrenheit) from steam and need to play it with a controller (not keyboard and mouse, due to RSI).
But was disappointed that it doesn't work with the xbox 360 controller - ...
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Is the XBox 360 wired headset compatible with Rock Band 3?
we just got Rock Band 3 for XBox 360 and we're trying to use the wired headset attached to the vocalist (wireless) controller as a mic. This work in Rock Band 1 and 2, but it's not working in 3.
Is ...
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PS3 controller shutting down during Lair of the Shadow Broker
I am having trouble trying to finish the "Lair of the Shadow Broker" in the Mass Effect Trilogy on the PS3. I am up to the part of chasing down Vasir in the transports, where you have to hold down the ...
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How do I map my gamepad to Half-Life?
So I tried mapping my Xbox 360 controller to the original Half-Life, and no good. Must I use a third party software to map the keys?
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Adjusting in-cockpit view
I have issue with in-cockpit look around using the hat-switch on Logitech G940 HOTAS controls in War Thunder. If I use the mouse-look (default: press and hold C key while moving mouse), I can see ...
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Retrolink SNES USB controller not working
The Retrolink SNES USB Controller says that it works without drivers or anything, but then doesn't seem to work with any of my SNES emulators. Here's a link to it.
i tried it with snes9x and ...
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How can I use my gamepad trackball with Crysis 2 and Xpadder
I've recently installed Crysis 2 in my PC (Win7 x64bit). I wanted to use my joystick (a gamepad like the ones for the PlayStation) with the game.
So I've installed Xpadder to make the joystick ...
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Best controller setup in Killzone 2
I recently purchased Killzone 2 and I'm bit new to console gaming, specially FPS. I have trouble with aiming and moving/turning sideways. The sensitivity of the right thumb stick doesn't fit very well ...
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My joystick is not working in FIFA 11 when playing
My vinyson joystick not working when I am trying to play the match, but it works outside of the game when I am selecting menu etc.
I think I am doing something wrong. I am very new to this joystick ...
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In todays sport games: How much is the use of a game pad superior to the keyboard?
My favorite kind of video game is a sports game (FIFA, PES, NHL, ...).
However I never gotten around to use game pads for those games and always sticked to the old school keyboard. My question now is:
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Xbox Controllers on Windows
I'm getting seriously confused with this. I don't own an Xbox, but I have started to play games on Steam a lot more, and some of them really need a controller. The Xbox one seems to be the ...
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Can I use a wired “Xbox360 gamepad for Windows” on an Xbox360?
I currently own a "Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller for Windows". This is obviously the exact same gamepad in its shape as the ones which come with the Xbox console.
My question is: can I use it on an ...
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How do I get my DualShock 2 controller to work as an XBOX 360 controller for Skyrim?
Recently I bought a PS2 to PC adapter (the blue one that allows two controllers to be plugged into) and it works fine.
I tried a program called xPadder and it works, but it doesn't have an XBOX 360 ...
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[How] Can I use alternate controllers for Rock Band on my PS3? (*i.e.*, my guitar-hero controllers.) [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Do Guitar Hero peripherals work with Rock Band and vice versa?
Subject pretty much says it all. I've got PS3 + Rock Band, and would like to use Guitar-hero controllers. ...
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What can cause the left analog stick to drift on relatively new controller [closed]
My gamepad started malfunctioning after just three months of use. First, the left analog stick would slowly return to zero after being tilted to the topmost position, but only if it's tilted far ...
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Steering wheel vs Gamepad - angle of wheels
When using a keyboard to play racing games, you press the right or left arrow key, and the wheels turn all the way to the left or right, and when you release the key, they move to their original ...
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Codemasters GRID and Driving Wheels
I just recently got a hold of a G27 Racing wheel and been playing F1 2010 with it ever since.
Since F1 2010 is from Codemasters I assumed the older titles like DiRT 1+2 and GRID will also have ...
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Are there any alternative controllers for BlackOps on PS3
I have been continually frustrated by the way controls work on the standard PS3 controller. There is aim assist, but in general the controller "makes you miss". The L3/R3 sticks are woefully ...
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Xbox 360 Wireless Remote batteries - aftermarket or official Microsoft ones? [closed]
I have used a mix between the actual rechargeable battery back, and the 'psyclone gaming' batteries (usually found at Target or Best Buy in the US).
I am starting to get annoyed, because the ...
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Wheel Settings for F1 2012 with Logitech DFGT
I have a Logitech DFGT and I cannot get it setup nicely for use with F1 2012 on the PC. I played F1 2011 on the PS3 with no issues.
It feels like the car just stops turning. I don't get a sense of ...
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Is this Xbox 360 Wireless Gaming Receiver legitimate?
Or is it another knock-off? I know Amazon is reputable but I heard that these receivers were only being produced for sale in a bundle with a 360 controller, not just being sold standalone like this ...
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Is there a PS3 controller emulator for XBOX 360 controller on PC?
I have a XBOX 360 gamepad now I want to use it as PS3 gamepad because I want to make it the most compatible with the game Shin Sangoku Musou 6 Moushouden (dynasty warriors 7) on PC. Is there any ...
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Using a ps3 controller to play Lego Star Wars on PC
I'm trying to use a PS3 controller to play Lego Star Wars The Complete Saga on PC. I managed to use "DS3 Tool" to connect the PS3 controller. As far as I could tell this worked fine; I could bring up ...
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Why do cars “sway” back and forth?
In Codemasters' GRiD, all the cars seem to "sway" back and forth slightly on straightaways, with no control input. Is this normal?
Edit: After more experimenting (I didn't have the game installed ...
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How do I place inventory items to the toolbelt using controller?
I just finished mapping my gamepad to the appropriate keys. Now, I needed to swap items from the toolbelt, to my inventory and vice versa. I can't figure out how to do it aside from going back to my ...
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How do I set a dead zone for my Xbox 360 controller?
How do I set a "dead zone" for my Xbox 360 wired controller (reference image).
Clarification: I meant for use with my PC.
Additional information: The reason I want to do this is because the ...
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What games support the ps3 controller on the mac? [closed]
This isn't a question about how to get the ps3 controller to work on the mac. Its assuming you've already done that. (support is build into Mountain Lion, some people just have issues getting it to ...
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How do I bind a command to two buttons in Shank 2?
I'm using a gamepad for Shank 2. I think the default gamepad controls assign dodge to the sticks, but my pad doesn't have sticks. So I want to bind it as a two-button command, eg. dodge-right == ...
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Can't stop running using Logitech F510 playing Assassin's Creed 3
I'm playing Assassin's Creed 3 with my Logitech Rumble Gamepad F510.
When I start running (hitting RT) I can't stop. This makes it impossible to continue playing, because I can't complete missions ...
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DualShock 3 to PS3 with USB cable and low battery loses connection
When my DualShock 3 controller gets low on battery, I usually just switch over to using the USB cable. After a few minutes of doing this, the controller will suddenly become unresponsive until the ...
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iPega Bluetooth Controller problem
I cannot play Temple Run with this device. Anyone used this? Any idea how to get it work?
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Wii controller mysteriously shut down when setting up the console
I bought the Power Ranger Wii game to play. I put the game in just as I do the other games and proceeded to go thru the steps of setting up the game to play. It said to hook up the nunchucks and ...
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Can I use a second controller to frame my photo mode shots if I'm using a racing wheel?
Title basically says it all. The biggest problem I'm having is controlling the yaw, as in I can't with the racing wheel (the official Microsoft one from a few years back). I also can't control the ...
