Questions tagged [controllers]
Questions about game controllers (which, unlike the more generic peripherals, are used to control games).
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PS4 Controller not connecting to PS4 and won't reset?
I was playing my PS4 two days ago and then packed it up with two controllers that were both connected to this PS4.
I got to where I was going, set everything up and now the controllers won't connect....
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Using a wireless XBox 360 controller on a PC
Can I use a wireless XBox 360 controller on a PC?
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Can I use an Xbox 360 controller to play Xbox One?
So I broke my Xbox One controller, and while it is easy enough to go out and buy another, I have a couple of Xbox 360 controllers.
Is there any way to use an Xbox 360 controller to play Xbox One?
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Is Minecraft (PC) Controller-Friendly?
Am I able to use a controller to play the PC version of Minecraft? If so, can I just plug it in and play or do I have to do something else before being able use one?
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Is possible to use 2 Xbox 360 wireless controllers in PC, using just one receiver?
Recently, I bought an Xbox 360 wireless controller for PC, which comes with the USB receiver...
I want to play ''Rayman Origins'' in co-op with my girlfriend, and I want to know if it is a good idea ...
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Can I use my PS3 controller on a PC?
Are there some good drivers available to make the PS 3 controller work with Windows 7?
Also, can I use it wirelessly?
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Can a Dualshock 4 replace a Xbox 360 controller on the PC?
The PS4 is now released in the EU, but due to shipment shortages is not available for sale unless pre-ordered a long time ago. Luckily, it seems as though Dualshock 4 controllers are availble for sale ...
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How to turn off PS4 controller?
I'm trying to figure out if its possible to turn off the PS4 controller without turning off the system because it pretty much stays on the whole time I'm not gaming and obviously drains the battery ...
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What is this hole for in the controller?
So I was changing the trigger springs in my controller this evening and I noticed a small hole in the back of the controller, which I can only assume to be a reset perhaps?
What is this hole actually ...
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Mouse and Keyboard for XBox 360?
I know there are third party attachments you can get like the XFPS Sniper or the Mayflash Max. So two questions really.
1: Has Microsoft given a reason why they decided not to allow the use of a ...
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Can I use a game controller to play Diablo 3?
Can I use a game controller with Diablo 3? Since there are not that many keys that are actually used, can you map a controller to play? Or would this require some type of mod?
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Why won't my ps4 controller connect to my ps4? [duplicate]
I bluetooth paired my ps4 controller to my ps4 just fine. Then i deleted the bluetooth controller account (ps4 controller)off of my ps3. Now no matter what I do my controller won't work for the ps4. I ...
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How can I use any game controller on my PC with Batman Arkham Origins?
I have an Elecom Wireless Gamepad, and a Windows 7 PC (64bit). I bought Batman: Arkham Origins through steam. My Elecom didn't work, so I borrowed a friend's USB Xbox controller. It doesn't work ...
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Can you charge the PS3 wireless controller over regular USB?
I normally charge the PS3 controller by connecting it to the PS3 while its idling, but I guess it's much easier to charge it through my PCs USB port.
Would this work?
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Do Guitar Hero peripherals work with Rock Band and vice versa?
I own the Guitar Hero instruments. Can I buy a Rock Band game and use the instruments from Guitar Hero to play the game? And vice versa?
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Turn off Steam Controller without using big picture mode
I have a steam controller connected to my computer.
How do I turn the controller off without launching big picture mode?
Currently to turn the controller off, I do the following:
hit the steam ...
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Can I connect a wireless Xbox 360 controller to PC with a play & charge cable?
I have a wireless Xbox 360 controller with its USB charger. Can I use it as a wired controller to play on my PC without buying the wireless receiver for Windows?
And if so, where can I find the ...
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Easy way to clean a DualShock 3?
My 8-year-old niece played on my PS3 at Christmas, and ever since the X button on the DualShock 3 controller has been very sticky and has made most games unplayable with that controller.
A Google ...
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How can I identify a counterfeit Xbox 360 controller?
I recently bought a Wired Xbox 360 controller from Ebay, and I'm trying to figure out whether it's counterfeit.
It's two-tone black and gray, which according to Wikipedia means it's probably the ...
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How can I get a wired 'Afterglow' Xbox 360 controller to work on PC?
Regular Xbox 360 controllers seem to get picked up by Windows normally and work just fine, the drivers install and there's nothing that I need to configure in Steam or anywhere else, they 'just work'.
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How can I emulate keyboard and mouse commands with a game controller? [closed]
Some programs exist to allow you to use game console controllers (such as the Xbox 360 controller, or my usb-connected SNES pads and dual-shocks) to play games that don't support controllers natively. ...
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Connection issues with PS4 Controller on PC
When I connect my PS4 controller to my Windows 10 PC with the USB cable nothing happens. There is no light or anything. Occasionally, my computer says "The last USB device you connected to this ...
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What can't you do in Brawl with a sideways wii remote controller, and does using a nunchuk fix this?
I noticed in the accepted answer to this question that there are some things you can't do with a sideways wii remote in Brawl. We are brawl newbies, so I wanted to ask what other things are either ...
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Compatibility of controllers for PC games
As the number of console ports seems to increase, there are more and more games that are meant to be played with a controller like on a console. The keyboard controls are sometimes pretty clumsy.
If ...
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How can I do waypoint movements in XCOM 2 (console version)?
Moderator Note: For iOS instructions, see here.
On the PC, it's possible to set waypoints in XCOM 2 using the ctrl key.
Is it possible to do the same on the PS4 / Xbone versions and if so how do you ...
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Playing a steam game with a controller while using other applications (Multi-Monitor)
I'd like to be able to use my computer while my boyfriend plays a game on steam. I have two monitors and he's using a Xbox 360 controller hooked up to my pc.
Is it possible to allow the game to be ...
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How can I use controllers with FIFA 13 on the PC?
I just bought a controller because I am tired of not to being able to do any tricks with keyboard controls. The problem is I am can't configure controls as FIFA 13 PC version doesn't consider a ...
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F710 lost my nano reciever, can I connect with bluetooth dongle as alternative?
Hi my problem is exactly as the title says, Im planning to buy a bluetooth(4.0) dongle so I could use my Logitech F710-Gamepad again.
But to play it safe, I need to know first if it would realy work ...
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Afterglow Prismatic Controller Xbox One Reset?
So I got an Xbox One afterglow prismatic controller and I accidentally mapped the control sticks and can't remap them. Anyone know how to reset the controller?
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Is it normal for PS3 controllers to constantly lose their charge?
I've noticed for quite a while now that all of my PS3 controllers lose their charge even if they are not being actively used (I have three, this almost always means that by the time the one I am ...
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I want to connect my wireless xbox 360 controller to my galaxy s6 (rooted)
So I want to connect my wireless Xbox 360 controller to my rooted galaxy S6, but I don't know how. I have a wireless receiver, an OTG cable and the controller.
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How do I connect my ps4 controller to my pc using bluetooth
Can anyone tell me how to connect my PS4 controller to my PC using Bluetooth?
I am running Windows 7 with a generic Bluetooth dongle if that' important
I have watched a lot of videos on YouTube but ...
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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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What wall plug chargers can be used to charge PS3 controllers?
I want to charge my PS3 controllers (SIXAXIS) without having the PS3 running (because most of the time when it's running, I'm actually using the controllers). Since the device charges over standard ...
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How can I use an Xbox 360 controller to play Steam games?
I bought BioShock 2 on Steam in the sale a couple of weeks ago, but I'm better at playing FPSs with an Xbox 360 controller than with mouse and keyboard.
Is there any way for me to use an Xbox 360 ...
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How to setup the joypad for Binding of Isaac?
It seems that Binding of Isaac supports joypad, but simply connecting XBox 360 joypad does not work. Do you know how to setup it?
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Is Super Meat Boy really harder with a keyboard? [closed]
While poking around on Youtube I found many commenters saying "yeah, now try that with a keyboard." The game itself, however, only seems to suggest a controller to keep the "feeling" of the game.
I ...
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When using my PS3 controller as a gamepad, how can I turn it off properly?
I've been using my PS3 controller as a gamepad quite a bit recently. I'm using MotioninJoy's DS3 tool, with the controller connected with a USB cable to the desktop. Everything is working great, ...
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How can I get an NES controller to work on my PC as a Joystick?
I want to be able to use an actual NES (or, SNES) controller to control an emulator on my PC.
Is this possible?
If so, how can I do this on a budget?
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Are there adapters to use one controller (possibly Xbox) as both Wii classic controller and as Gamecube controller? [closed]
Basically I want to have one single gamepad (and I like the Xbox layout best, but it's not imperative), so I am searching for one of the following solutions:
One or two adapters USB (at least Xbox ...
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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. Are ...
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CounterStrike: GO - Xbox 360 controller not moving
I enabled the controller in the settings but I am unable to move in-game using the control sticks. This controller works with most other games that have controller support on steam.
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Refurbishing "loose" Xbox360 Controller
I have several 360 controllers and the analog sticks seem to get loose on me rather quickly.
Is there a way to fix this "looseness", perhaps with a refurb kit or some other method?
This would ...
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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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Can I use my Xbox 360 controller to play PC games?
I bought the Prince of Persia trilogy games yesterday at a garage sale and I want to play them asap! I remember them being great on the PS2.
Can I use my Xbox 360 controller with my laptop? Would I ...
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PS4 Controller paired over bluetooth "Connected" but not working
I'm attempting to connect my PS4 controller to a laptop over the built-in bluetooth. I pair by either holding the ps button and options (which my laptop autodetects and pairs) or holding the ps button ...
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Do some Wii games require a Classic Controller?
Are there any Wii games that require me to use a Classic Controller and won't work with a Gamecube controller or Wiimote+Nunchuck? Are there any controllers that have both a Wiimote and a Gamecube ...
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How to use my gamepad globally as xbox controller (on PC)?
I figure using x360ce I can use my gamepad in some games which claim to require a xbox controller. However, this requires me putting two files (xinput1_3.dll and x360ce.ini) into the respective game's ...
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Can I use PC controllers with my XBox 360?
Can we use cheap PC controllers with the XBox 360 by connecting it to the USB slot? PC controllers are much cheaper than Microsoft's.
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Does the XBOX 360 controller have pressure sensitive buttons
I am reliving my childhood today with the fantastic Metal Gear Solid HD Collection, and I have noticed that the buttons on my XBOX 360 controller(unlike the buttons on my old Playstation 2 controller) ...
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