Questions tagged [controllers]
Questions about game controllers (which, unlike the more generic peripherals, are used to control games).
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Is there any way to prevent an Xbox Controller from opening Windows Magnifier?
I'm using an Xbox controller on PC and I find that there's some particular button combination (something + the guide button) that launches the Windows Magnifier accessibility ("ease of access") ...
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Why does my DualShock 4 connect through micro-usb but not Bluetooth?
I’ve been using a PS4 controller to play Fallen Order through origin by plugging it in with a micro USB. It accepts the DualShock 4 natively without any sort of aftermarket help. It even has the ...
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PS4 controller light flashes blue then the controller turns off
I have a PS4 controller that I use on my iPad. It was working for 3 weeks, but now the light bar flashes blue and turns off when I try to turn it on. I don’t have a PS4 console. How can I fix this?
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Left and right triggers for xbox elite controller 2 not working on android
I have a galaxy note 9 plus. A new elite controller series 2. I have connected the controller through Bluetooth. Loaded into fortnite. The game accepts the controller and gives me options to configure ...
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Connect multiple wireless Xbox one controllers on Windows 10
On Microsoft's website, it says that multiple controllers can connect over Bluetooth but that performance may vary. I tested and it's true, controllers disconnect and reconnect when using 4 of them, ...
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F710 lost my nano reciever, can I connect to Logitech unifying receiver? [duplicate]
Hi my problem is exactly as the title says, I'm planning to buy a Logitech unifying receiver so I could use my Logitech F710-Gamepad again. But to play it safe, I need to know first if it would really ...
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Disable steam controller or other controller home button and other non-game inputs for steam games
I'm looking for any method (system edit, script, program, option) to disable the Guide button, and all button combinations that Steam intercepts in order to perform non-gaming related tasks, such as ...
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Can the Windows controller properties dialogue display multiple hats?
I haven't seen much of a variation in the Windows joystick/gamepad properties window. Here is what it looks like with my PowerA controller plugged in:
Despite having two independent analog thumb ...
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PS4 controller keeps disconnecting
I bought a new PS4 controller on Amazon but while I'm using it randomly disconnects. I don't get a message saying that it's been disconnected but the light starts blinking and it becomes unresponsive ...
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What sort of cord do I need to fix my wired Xbox One controller? [closed]
Back in December my parents got my a new wired Xbox One controller. Recently, its cord broke and I cannot find a replacement. The issue is that inside the port it has this little bit that comes up. If ...
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Car accelerating on its own in BeamNG Drive?
I have been playing BeamNG.Drive with my steering wheel and Pedals ( logitech driving force EX ) When I am in first gear the car slowly moves / accelerates on its own without pressing the gas pedal. ...
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How to activate Set 2 while game controller button is on hold using Antimicro?
I'm using Antimicro to map my Mocute-050 bluetooth controller to play The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt.
I've been reading the previous questions regarding "combo key" in the github page, but it seems it is ...
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Is it possible to use a.bat file to toggle Steam joystick preferences?
I have two Steam games that require different configurations in the Steam/settings/Controller/GENERAL CONTROLLER SETTINGS page that I would like to somehow be able to change with a script. Here is the ...
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How can I hookup 24 Xbox One controllers on my PC? What is the limit?
Once a month, I host a LAN where we play various titles, but our 2 hour "warmup" with snacks and social interaction is spent on a desktop playing >= 8 player games. I've had great luck with Regular ...
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How do I pair my controller with other PS4 systems? [duplicate]
The PS4 controller, I want to connect to my friends PS4, is a CUH-ZCT2U. It doesn’t have a reset button for some reason and I have also tried resetting the PS4 and what not. It just doesn’t connect.
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Using Mouse as Wiimote IR in Cemu Emulator
If anyone is familiar with the Cemu Emulator, it is a Wii U Emulator, and a pretty decent one at that. Similar to Dolphin, it allows emulating the console's controllers, as in, you can emulate the ...
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DualShock 4 suddenly turns off after connecting to iPhone
So, iOS 13 now has support for PS4 and Xbox controllers, and I just bought a DualShock 4 to play Apple Arcade games with it.
I've pressed the Share and the PlayStation button at the same time for 5 ...
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Rocket League local multiplayer via steam link + DS4 controllers
I would like to play a Rocket League local co-op game on my TV via a Steam Link with 2 players DS4 controllers.
When I launch the game, the keyboard and mouse work, and one of the controllers works, ...
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How can I connect my wireless Xbox 360 controllers to Windows 10?
I have two wireless Xbox 360 controllers and a wireless receiver, connected to a Windows 10 PC. All were previously working, and the receiver light is working normally.
However, the controllers and ...
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Cannot use Witcher Senses on XBox One Elite Controller
Playing through the Witcher 3 tutorial, the game asks you to use your Witcher Senses to find a key. When playing with an XBox Controller, it tells you to press and hold LT to use the Witcher Senses.
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PS4 controllers not working [duplicate]
I'm sorry in advance if this is not the right place, but I don't know where else to post this.
I have four PS4 controllers and I haven't used two of them for at least 6 months...last night I charged ...
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Xbox 360 Wireless Controller's dongle not working for Windows 10
The receiver looks exactly like this: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Official-Wireless-Gaming-Receiver-Windows/dp/B000MGVAAQ
When I plug it, the slit-like LED light does not turn on.
When I turn my Xbox ...
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Key differences between DualShock 4 v1 and v2
I've searched Internet for about 15 minutes, but I must be doing something wrong, because I can't find precise information on what are the differences between DualShock 4 version 1 and version 2?
I ...
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XBox One Exiting Hulu with Logitech Harmony Companion All in One Remote Control
Basically, the XBox One is our entertainment center. I bought the Harmony Companion remote for my wife, as that is easier than a controller.
Works great, except, once you're in the XBox One Hulu app, ...
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DualShock 4 controller won't connect to my PS4 [duplicate]
I borrowed a DualShock 4 Controller from a mate, but it won't connect to my PS4.
I have tried physically connecting it to my PS4;
I've tried pressing the reset button;
I have tried pressing the '...
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What exactly does "Stick Sensitivity" do in Smash Ultimate custom controls?
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate for the Nintendo Switch allows players to customize their controls.
Under "Other Settings" there is an option for Stick Sensitivity:
Stick Sensitivity: Low | Normal | ...
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PC controller issue: D-pad affects X-rotation
Recently, I discovered an issue with my PC controller(namely, Redgear Pro Wireless gamepad). Whenever I move forward in a game(left thumb stick up), the direction changes to the left and whenever I ...
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Windows won't detect my Gamepad / Joystick
I bought a product that's called "BM-707 / BM-727 Bluetooth Android Controller (FW: V
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It's said on the manual: "Can be used for PC windows system, TV, box, tablet and Android phones, tablets and ...
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How to open the Steam overlay if my controller doesn't have the guide button?
My bluetooth controller emulates an xbox 360 controller, but, even if it reports 16 buttons, it actually has 15 buttons. It doesn't have the home button.
There's a way to map a different key ...
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Is logitech driving force gt plug and play?
I will be buying logitech driving force gt tomorrow.
Since this is a second hand and is first released over a decade ago, I quite have a doubt that it still works fine.
Upon buying it, I will bring ...
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Using PC controllers with XInput on a 360?
I own 2 pc controllers, 1 redgear pro wireless and 1 redgear pro wired. I was wondering if there was a way to connect them to my ol' xbox 360? I read that controllers that use XInput work in this ...
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Do Xbox one and one s faceplates connect to the backplate the same way?
Can you connect an Xbox one shell case backplate to an Xbox one s faceplate?
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Does Okami HD on PC support smooth run/walk blending?
Most games, when played with an analog controller stick, allow you to seamlessly walk or run at any speed you like.
When I tried a borrowed Switch Pro controller with Okami, I was startled to discover ...
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Robust wireless-able joycons [closed]
I have two pairs of official Joycons from Nintendo, but both have their directional sticks drifting.
As recommended in several places, I tried to clean them, and to re-calibrate them via the Switch ...
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Compatibility for buttons and controllers?
My R2 button on my PS4 controller broke. Is it possible to use a trigger from a PS3 controller for it? My cousin has an extra PS3 controller that the joy sticks broke on so if I could harvest the ...
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PS4 controller on charge, blinking red
So my controller had stopped charging for a while, regardless of what I did to set it up. I sent it off for repair, and recently got it back. The upside is that it seems to be responding to the ...
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How can I play Virtua Cop (Sega Saturn/MAME) with light guns on a modern display?
I want to play Virtua Cop, with a light gun or "equivalent" (Wiimote would suffice). But using my old Sega Saturn is too difficult (old CD laser, no HDMI, etc). An emulator for the PC is preferable.
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The Afterglow app won't recognize my controller
I recently got a wired Xbox One Afterglow controller. It worked fine until I plugged my headset in and it wouldn't let me change my headset settings. So I get the app and when I open it, it says that ...
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Calibrating a joystick module back to center position (360 Controller)
I'm not an engineer, but I know a bit about how potentiometers work and have replaced several joystick modules on my 360 controller in an attempt to prevent "stick drift" (input being registered when ...
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Can two players play Mortal Kombat 11 using single pair of joycon?
A lot of games for Nintendo Switch are supporting hotseat for two players using a single joycon each.
Now that Mortal Kombat 11 is released on Nintendo Switch, I wonder if game supports hotseat in ...
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Why Won't My Controller Work For Minecraft Window 10?
I got Minecraft window ten and connected my controller from the USB. So I started the game and the controller seemed to not work. I tried everything and it still doesn't want to work. Is there ...
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Rocket league offline multiplayer with KB+M and Xbox one controller
I'm trying to play Rocket League with KB+M and xbox one controller, I've looked online and it seems it is possible with the xbox 360 controller.
The way it's described is, start rocket league, ...
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PS4 buttons do not work in-game?
I bought a PS4 that I have never had any problems with until now.
I was just playing God of War. I used the PS button to go back to the Home menu and wanted to change some settings. As a result, I ...
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How to resolve PS4-controller issues in Steep on Windows?
I‘m using a Dualshock controller with my Windows gaming computer. In this post I described how this is done and it also represents my current setup. However, while this works just fine with most of my ...
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What are the Differences Between Nintendo Switch Pro Controller and its Special Editions?
Are there any differences, beyond the visual ones, between the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller and its special editions, like the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Edition?
If so, what are they?
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When my PS4 turns off my controller turns off and when I reboot it, it can’t turn on
I was playing on my play station one day and it seemed fine. But then I came back the next day and my controller wouldn’t turn on or charge. I went and got a new one only for it to almost immediately ...
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Does the new Gamecube controller work with Gamecube games on a Wii?
I was wondering if the new Gamecube controller released with Smash Bros Ultimate would work with GC games on a Wii (like OoT in the Zelda Collector's Edition) since the connector is shaped exactly the ...
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Is this a gen 1 or gen 2 PS4 Controller?
So I bought this one a long time ago and I had forgotten if it is a gen 1 or 2 controller:
Is it 1st gen or 2nd?
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Playstation 4 controller doesnt work
as it shows in the picture this white light appears then it turns off it happens everytime i try to use ps4 menu controller i tried to initialize the ps4 before this happened since it had some issue ...
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How to use PS4 controller on PC?
I tried using DS4 windows but it does not work. Whenever I connect the controller using DS4 it registers 2 players and buttons stop working properly
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