11

I know the information page for Alien Swarm does not list it, but from the screenshots it seems like a perfect game to control with the xbox controller.

Did they just forget to add the icon or is it really not possible to use?

I guess I'm asking this question to somebody who has played the game

Improve this question

3 Answers 3

Reset to default
4

It does require you to go into the console and enable the xbox controller. I've got it working fine on my game, I just need to figure out how to customize it because currently it is not allowing me to swap weapons via controller.

As of 2015, go

  1. Settings
  2. Keyboard and Mouse
  3. Check "Enable Developer Console"
  4. Open the console by pressing ` (backtick, same key as ~)
  5. Enter exec 360controller_xbox (or try exec 360controller_pc)
  6. Go back to Keyboard and Mouse settings to view or change the keybindings

Some related info: Using an XBox 360 Controller with Source Games

Improve this answer
2
  • Today's update says "Fixed weapon switch key in the 360 controller config". Would you let us know if you can get it to work?
    – juan
    Jul 22, 2010 at 0:47
  • You can now change weapons by using the Y key, also, I think it autodetects if you have a controller plugged in and execs that automatically.
    – juan
    Jul 26, 2010 at 19:51
1

Simply type in console exec 360controller_xbox.cfg or if you're using the PC version of the gamepad, exec 360controller_pc.cfg to bind the joypad's buttons accordingly.

These files are located in C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\alien swarm\swarm\cfg\.

Improve this answer
0
0

It appears that you can, although you have to map controls yourself. Hit up this forum post:

http://forums.blackcatgames.com/showthread.php?t=11119

Improve this answer
4
  • With that said, the Alien Swarm FAQ (forums.steampowered.com/forums/…) says that controllers are not supported (neither are Macs)
    – Albort
    Jul 20, 2010 at 7:26
  • 2
    Basically, it doesn't. Albort's answer involves mapping the controller to your keyboard and mouse, which is basically a hack that will allow you to use an Xbox controller with any game.
    – user56
    Jul 20, 2010 at 7:37
  • It looks like this thread is for the Unreal version, not the Source version. :/
    – MiffTheFox
    Jul 20, 2010 at 17:21
  • Yeah, I didn't notice that either. It's for the UT04 mod.
    – user56
    Jul 21, 2010 at 12:02

You must log in to answer this question.

Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged .