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Questions tagged [controllers]

Questions about game controllers (which, unlike the more generic peripherals, are used to control games).

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Cannot make the PS5 controller vibrate continuously non-stop wirelessly

I need my PS5 controller to vibrate continuously, non-stop, and really hard. I also need it to do so wirelessly and while not attached to any cords or cables. I have searched the web long and hard and ...
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How can I get audio on the speakers of my controller

I have NiTHO Hexagon Controllers. They're connected as PS4 controllers in wireless mode and as XBox 360 controllers in wired mode. Through ds4 windows software, I can control the input profile of this ...
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Retroarch USB Controller stops working on content load

I have a USB controller that I'm using with my Android phone. On all the menus the controller works fine. However, when I load any content the controller stops working. If I unplug the controller ...
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How can I map camera up/down in World of Warcraft in an Accessible Way?

With World of Warcraft being released on nVidia GEForce NOW, and my own ownership of a Steam Deck, I've begun mapping all of the Mouse/WASD controls to the steam deck. Fortunately, Steam has robust ...
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Is my controller broken or does Paper Mario naturally move up and down slowly?

I'm playing paper Mario on Wii Virtual console and when I move him up and down he's slow, moving right and left, as well as diagonals he moves just fine, and when I play Mario 64 on the same Wii and ...
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How can I apply certain Xbox controller keybinds depending on the position of the analog/joysticks on Windows 10?

I'm looking to bind the following functionality to my Xbox Series S controller via Steam's controller input, for one game only: Pressing the controller's X button actually presses K on the keyboard, ...
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Is this Nintendo Pro Controller real or fake?

I bought this controller Zelda Edition from a shop. However, I want to know if it is real or fake. I checked some videos, and the only and only difference was the black pattern was a bit light in mine....
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Xbox Controller Connected But Not Detected in Linux

My Xbox controller with fully updated firmware is connected via Bluetooth as confirmed by a solid white light on the controller, and the system shows as connected: Further more, xpadneo is installed ...
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What's the most efficient brain–computer interface to play video games? [closed]

I read: Technology for connecting paralyzed folks with computers has existed for a while now, according to Bloomberg: Neuralink is not the only company working on brain devices that connect with ...
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Can a cable be used to connect the official Xbox wireless headset to an Xbox Series controller?

Can I use a cable to connect an Xbox Wireless Headset (the official one) to the standard Xbox wireless controller? USB-C to 3.5mm TRRS I guess?
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How do I turn off an Xbox controller when paired using bluetooth? [duplicate]

My Xbox wireless controller is connected to my Steam Deck or PC but when I hold down the Xbox button to power it off, it brings up the Steam Deck menu.
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Where does Steam store the gyro calibration settings?

A bit of background: I have an issue with my DS4 controller connected either wired or wireless. I use the controller's gyro mapped to act as a mouse to make it easier to aim in some games. When I use ...
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Does Castle of Illusion support Bluetooth controllers on iPad?

I am interested in purchasing "Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse" for iPadOS. The game is quite old (2013) and does not list support for a controller. However I have read comments ...
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Wiimote disconnects everytime

Ok so I started my Wii and I noticed that the Wiimote loses connections with the console, specially when it lands on icons, buttons and that. I though that could be the batteries or the sensor bar, ...
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Why is the firmware of the "Xbox Wireless Controller" not updated automatically?

I have now updated all Xbox Wireless Controllers (the first time since years). I didn't know that I had to do this regularly. Is there a reason why this is not done automatically? Updates to games and ...
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My Ipega Demon Z PG-9129 controller is not working via USB cable on PC

Hi I was trying to connect my Ipega Demon Z controller via Scp toolkit with cable that was with controller to my PC here is what did it show: I wanted to play Silent Hill Homecoming with it which ...
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My PS4 controller will not connect after rest mode

I recently got a ps4, but whenever I put it into rest mode, the controllers will get a white bar and will not respond when I try to press the PS button. I am forced to shut it down, and whenever I ...
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How to set location in Starcraft 64?

When press right, screen jumps to my base and tool tip says "Map location R selected". When I press other directions it says the same, just with letter for the direction I pressed. How do I ...
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Is the Nintendo Pro Controller better than Joy Con? [closed]

I bought Switch last year. And this is my first Nintendo Console. I recently bought Tears of the Kingdom. I feel so good playing the game. However, I am wondering if the Pro Controller will make the ...
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Is it possible to use a 2.4GHz wireless keyboard and mouse with an Xbox Series X?

I am wondering if it is possible to use such a control combination on an Xbox Series X? I am asking because I'm coming from a PC gaming background and it seems a more natural combination for me. I ...
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Why is my PS4 controller blinking twice and then just turning off?

I’ve tried pressing the button in the back of the controller, and when I charge it, it only shows orange but doesn’t flash/pulse so it also won’t charge. I don’t know what to do because I tried both ...
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Xbox X/S controller on PS3?

I'm wondering if there's a way to use Xbox Series X/S controller on PlayStation 3? It doesn't matter if they're wired or wireless; is this possible in any way?
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How do I connect my Xbox 360 controller to my 2.4Ghz wireless gaming receiver if it doesn't have a connect button? [closed]

How do I connect my Xbox 360 controller to my 2.4Ghz wireless gaming receiver if it doesn't have a connect button?
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How to remap controller buttons in newer RPG Maker games?

On RPG Maker games made on the older versions, when I pressed F1, it would bring up a remapping window. Now on games made using the newer one where it's like a contained browser (Electron?), nothing ...
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PS4 controller don't charge or turns on (even when connected to ps4)

I couldn't find any solution through the internet. My controller isn't charging or turning on even when connected to ps4. I've already changed the micro USB port and tested another battery and nothing....
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Rocket League controller only works on Press Any Button to Start screen

When I start Rocket League, I press a button on my controller at the screen that says "Press Any Button to Start". That brings up the main menu, but my controller no longer works to control ...
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Any way to use Steam Deck / Steam Controller advanced input without fully launching Steam?

I'd like to develop some advanced boot menus for my Steam Deck, and I'd like to use features like the joysticks and touchpads. By default, the Steam Deck's inputs (and the Steam Controller that this ...
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D-pad and capture button of my left joy-con are not working properly

History: The SL+SR of my left joy-con is not working and the LED-indicator is not lighting up. The drift of the joystick is also prominent. I bought online a ribbon cable replacement for SL+SR, shell ...
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Game keeps deleting bUse Joystick=1 from ini file

Title pretty much says it. New Vegas removed the option to use a controller and after some googling i readded the line bUse Joystick 1 in the ini file, and set it back to read only. But every single ...
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Recognize PS5 Dualsense controller models from the box

Recently while researching the Dualsense analog stick drift common issue I have read some comments pointing out that at least two different joystick versions exist: the original one and a later ...
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Bluetooth controller connects to Steam Deck but will not operate

I have: a Steam Deck, running SteamOS Holo 3.4.8 stable a Microsoft Wireless Controller for Xbox One, Model 1708 For the months I have had the Steam Deck, I have frequently used these together with ...
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