Questions tagged [controllers]
Questions about game controllers (which, unlike the more generic peripherals, are used to control games).
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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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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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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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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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Mechwarrior (esp. Mercenaries / Vengeance) with Joystick / HOTAS on Win7x64?
I've spent all day yesterday getting Mechwarrior 4: Mercenaries to work on my machine, and, behold! It finally works and runs. But all I can do is stare at the inside of my Mechs' cockpit, as I had to ...
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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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Why did my Xbox One Controller stop working with Steam?
I have a MacBook Pro running macOS High Sierra 10.13.4
I've been connecting an Xbox One controller wirelessly through Bluetooth to play games on Steam and it has worked fine. But recently, the Xbox ...
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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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Where can I find a replacement cable for PowerA's Spectra Enhanced Wired Controller?
I have a Power A Spectra Enhanced Wired Controller for XBOX One:
My snap-lock detachable cable broke and I'm having trouble finding a replacement. I've searched Amazon and Google but so far I've ...
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Dualshock 4 deactivates automatically on PC
When I connect my DualShock 4 to the PC with Bluetooth, the light turns on and then turns off after a few seconds. In the Bluetooth settings it still shows as "Paired", but games and even ...
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How many controllers does OS X support?
I wonder how many controllers can be connected to OS X, either via USB or paired via Bluetooth. I have just one PS4 DualShock, which works perfectly with my MacBook Pro, but I want to know if it ...
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Is Minecraft Java Edition (PC) controller-friendly?
Am I able to use a controller to play Minecraft Java Edition (PC)? If so, can I just plug it in and play, or do I have to do something else before being able to use one?
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Dark Souls 3 controller not working
On starting Dark souls 3 (steam/win11/razer blade 17) only the mouse and keyboard would work despite having an xbox series controller wirelessly connected. The xbox button prompts were there but the ...
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Why is my Xbox 360 not connecting to controller and showing up on my TV?
I turned on my Xbox 360 after 6 months and connected it to the TV, but it was not showing up on either HDMI 1 or HDMI 2. The (wireless) controller is also not connecting, which shows on Xbox but ...