Questions tagged [controllers]
Questions about game controllers (which, unlike the more generic peripherals, are used to control games).
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How can I get a wireless 'Afterglow' Switch controller to work on PC?
I tried plugging it in on multiple usb ports, but it simply won't detect any imput, the "pairing" light on the bottom of the controller keeps flashing as if to indicate that it's waiting for ...
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Dualshock4 keeps disconnecting from Windows 10
I have a new PC with an ASUS TUF X570-Pro (Wi-Fi) motherboard, which has Bluetooth. I have the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth antenna connected and sitting on my desk about two feet from me.
For the last couple of ...
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How do I make Portal (steam) work with X360CE?
I ran the 32-bit version of x360ce.exe in both C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Portal and C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Portal\bin. It created the xinput1_3.dll file in ...
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How do I fix the Controller Settings loosing the ELEMENT SHIFT WHEEL action?
The game involves accessing 8 Elements to cast spells. When you use a gamepad to play the game, the 8 elements are accessed by your four face buttons for the first four elements, then holding the L1 ...
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Autohotkey: How to map a keystroke to a controller button press
I have a dualshock 4, and I know how to remap a controller button to a key, for example 'Joy2::v'. But I can't figure out how to do it the other way around. I would like to have a command like 'v::...
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Can I make Steam interpret a keyboard key as a controller input?
I am trying to map a single key on my keyboard to be interpreted as the x-button of my dualshock, but I am not sure how to do it in the steam settings/if I need a program for that.
It's not important ...
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Is there a way to search for games on Steam that are both Mac OS and PS4 controller compatible?
I'm having a hard time finding games that meet these requirements. At the moment I spend a long time downloading a game only to find it won't work with a handheld controller. Can I search by this ...
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How to fix PS3 controllers that press buttons randomly even after resetting and cleaning?
I know this is a somewhat generic question around the web, but looking from search results--my situation is unique?
I gave two of my PS3 controllers to my little sister cause she was playing tomb ...
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PS4 Pro not connecting to dualshock 4 despite controllers working in safe mode [duplicate]
my PS4 Pro is not connecting to both my dualshocks. At first it started by not being able to turn on the console by just pressing the PS button, now I have to manually switch it "on" on the ...
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How do I connect a second controller to Minecraft Dungeons?
I have Minecraft Dungeons for Nintendo Switch, and I'm trying to add my second joy-con on Switch for local co-op. The console recognizes both as connected, and other local multiplayer games like ...
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How does a Joy-Con know what color it is?
When signing in to a Nintendo Switch using Joy Cons, the screen will always show the color for them. But, how does it know? In terms of parts, all Joy-Cons seem just about interchangeable?
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How can 2 players play coop on Nintendo Switch Lite with only 1 external pro controller?
I have a Nintendo Switch Lite and a USB pro controller. I want to play coop, with one player using the built in controls and another using the Pro controller plugged in through the USB port.
However, ...
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DS4 Controller forgets pairing - PC and PS4
I think my controller has died, but I thought I'd throw the problem out there in case anyone might have any tricks I haven't tried yet.
I have a DS4 controller, that once paired works fine. The ...
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Can I use VR controllers as regular pc game controllers?
I really like the Oculus Rift controllers, the feel of them, and the fact that I can hold each of them separately instead of keeping my arms in the same position makes me think it would be awesome for ...
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Continuous input problem in Hollow Knight
I'm using an XBOne controller on OS X Catalina (i heard people on windows also have this problem sometimes). Every minute or two the keys suddenly stop responding until I pause-unpause the game. ...
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Is there a term for controllers with the game built in?
There exist games which don’t play on a console, and don’t have their own display — rather, the controller has a video out cord which you can plug into your TV.
Is there a term for this type of game/...
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Why do PS4 controllers turn off on sign out, if the only option is to sign in again?
'Signing out' from your account on a PS4 brings you to a menu with a list of accounts you can switch to - meaning the only action you can take from there is sign into another account. However, signing ...
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Possible to have wheel and controller connected at the same time on xbox?
I'm trying to play Forza Motorsport 7 with a Thrustmaster wheel and have the xbox controller connected at the same time to navigate the menus and also use the headphone jack that comes built into it. ...
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problem with 2 usb gamepad connection and settings
I'm newbie in gaming and and I have faced with some problems with shockers in gamepads. I have recently bought 2 cheap USB gamepads (microkingdom) for my children to play games on PC (windows 8.1), ...
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PS4 controller shows up wired, but not on bluetooth for Windows 10 [duplicate]
Okay here's the dilemma: Steam's controller mapping recognizes my DualShock 4 controller when plugged in, DS4Windows recognizes my DualShock 4 controller when plugged in, and when I go to pair the ...
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How to use the Active Life Mat with a Wii Mini?
I read that the Active Life Mat uses a physical Game Cube plug. Is there some solution for using the Active Life Mat with a Wii Mini?
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Left stick on PlayStation 4 controller making me walk backwards
My PlayStation 4 controller makes me walk backwards when I point the left stick up. I tried watching a video and they advised that I clean it. After doing this the issue still occurs. The controller ...
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Using GameCube discs on wii (controller)
I know I can use a GameCube disc on a wii but to play them do I need to use a GameCube controller or I can use a Wii
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OS-specific joystick drift
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X and Y axis drift on Windows 7. Severe drift! 50% range Y, 20% range X. Strong visible noise.
Recalibration does not help, DXTweaker does not help, because center point is swinging over ...
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Do Xbox One controllers have analog face buttons?
I have not found the answer to this by searching.
I did read that the original Xbox had analog face buttons but Xbox 360 did not.
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Reconnect wireless XBox 360 controller to PC after idle timeout
Sometimes during games that have significant downtime (lobby waits, briefings, etc) I leave the 360 controller alone for long enough that it disconnects. If I attempt to immediately reconnect by ...
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Headphones connecting to Xbox controller
I have an xbox controller with no 3.5mm headphone jack. I was wondering if I could buy those 3.5mm headphone jack to micro-USB cables and connect it to my Xbox controller? Kinda don't want to drop 50 ...
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Controller does not charge, connect, reset, ps button plus share does not work... help [duplicate]
blinks orange three times then turns off
when pressing ps button,ps button with share, same thing happens.
when pressing reset button, same thing also happens.
dosent charge
does not connect
my ...
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ds4windows not working anymore after scptoolkit install
i was using ps4 controller on my win10 pc with ds4windows, it was workign like a charm.
after installing scptoolkit to try installing some ps3 controller, my ps4 controller via Bluetooth does not ...
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My PS4 controllers disconnect randomly
At any moment, the controller light turns off, and the controller won't connect. My other controller won't connect at that time either. Only way to fix it, is to turn the PS4 off and on again, but ...
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Connecting an Xbox 360 controller to Windows 10 with a wireless receiver with no sync button
I have a generic wireless receiver which I have set up as an Xbox 360 wireless receiver using the microsoft official drivers, but the device does not have a sync button. It does have a button but it ...
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Does the Logitech F710 work on the PS2?
I have seen from various web sales, such as this one, that the Logitech Wireless Gamepad F710 is advertised as working for PS3, PC, and PS2.
Despite it being advertised as PS2 compatible, I've tried ...
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Controller won't connect to PS4 after pairing it to Chromebook [duplicate]
I have a PlayStation 4 controller and I paired it to my Chromebook but now it won't connect to my PlayStation 4. I have reset it but it still doesn't work. What should I do?
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How to use PS4 controller's audio output via Bluetooth on PC?
When the PS4 controller is connected via the USB cable to the PC, it can be used as an audio device if I plug my headphones into the controller.
Is it somehow possible to use them as an audio device, ...
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Best way to connect multiple controllers to a PC
I was considering building a LAN PC (e.g. a Mini ITX portable build) to bring around to my friends houses.
I remember last time I tried to play two player Castle Crashers on Steam, we had a problem ...
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Is possible to know the design or color of a DualShock 4 (PS4 Controller) with just the sticker?
Let's say that I have only the backplate of a DualShock 4 with the sticker intact. Is possible to know the design or color with just that sticker?
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My PS4 won’t connect to controllers unless using a usb cord
I thought I just needed a new controller until I bought one and I found out the problem is my PS4 any recommendations for how to fix this problem
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Controller does not work in game or apps, but works fine on PS4 main screen
My controller works fine on the PS4 main screen. Can access everything displayed and all the buttons work fine. But, when I go into an app or game, I get no response from the controller. Have tried ...
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Can one play multiplayer games on Steam locally, each logging in to their own account? [closed]
I've played Injustice 2 with my friend on my their Xbox. Each player can login from their account, in order to track their progress.
Does Steam support this feature, especially when playing ...
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Ps4 not turning on and shuts down mid game
My PS4 power sensors don't work and haven't for quite some time now so I just turn it on using the PS button on the controller but lately my PS4 has been shutting down mid game and turning it on using ...
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How do you disconnect a Xbox 360 controller from a PC [closed]
I'm trying to disconnect my Xbox 360 controller from my PC and connect it to my Xbox but I can't figure out how to disconnect it. How would I do this?
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My PC doesn't recognize my GameCube controller
I'm using a third party adapter from MIMD and also third party GameCube controllers.
The issue here is that the PC does recognize the adapter but not the controllers themselves.
Im using CSL gamepad ...
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Difference between Logitech X56 H.O.T.A.S and H.O.T.A.S Rhino
I am considering buying a controller for aircraft simulation.
Is there a difference between the Logitech X56 H.O.T.A.S, and Logitech X-56 H.O.T.A.S Rhino?
I see a difference in price, but they look ...
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Fortnite PS4 controller button issues
My controller for PS4 is playing up when I play fortnite. If I press the stick down I look up, when I press up I look down in Fortnite. Does anyone know how I can fix this problem?
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Do Wii U Gamepads come with a matching Stylus or are they all gray?
I just got a used Wii U from a friend. It's a Black console, but the Stylus that came with the Gamepad is gray.
Do Gamepads come with a matching Stylus or are they all gray?
I don't see any ...
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Xbox Elite controller compatible with Apple TV?
The Apple TV can now use standard bluetooth Xbox controllers to play games. Is the Xbox Elite controller (series 1 or 2) compatible with the Apple TV?
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Are remapped Xbox buttons stored on the controller?
Via the Xbox Accessories app, it appears that you can remap the buttons on your Xbox one controller (awesome!).
Question: Would the newly remapped button scheme be stored directly on the controller? ...
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PDP Controller not Transmitting Mic Audio
My last controller from PDP played their terrifying sound that killed my Mic in my headset. I returned both my Headset HyperX Cloud II and my Controller PDP Afterglow Wired Controller
I now have the ...
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Nintendo Switch Pro Controller acts as a mouse instead of a gamepad on PC?
I have switched from playing Fortnite on my Switch to PC. I have to use my controller wired because my PC doesn't support BlueTooth.
However, I've got a problem: when I use my controller, my PC ...
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Use Xbox One Controller as joystick
The 1994 game Star Wars: Tie Fighter Special Edition requires both mouse/keyboard and joystick inputs to play (not at the same time). I have a utility which allows me to use my mouse to emulate a ...
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