Controller

Forum discussion tagged with Controller.
  1. Trainenthusiast

    Question Controller's analog sticks are turning off/getting stuck ?

    I just bought a new Dualshock 4 for PC gaming. I went into Steam to check if all the buttons are working and it wouldn't detect the analog sticks being moved. I pressed down on L3 and R3 with some force and then it could detect them and they were working fine. Here's the issue, they randomly...
  2. Xandria

    Question Bluetooth joypad issues

    Hi everyone! I have a bluetooth joypad Ipega PG-9083S that I use with my windows desktop computer, I use it along x360ce for games that need xinput, it's a very cheap joypad but it's good enough for me and worked well without issues so far for a long time. The joypad works as usual if I connect...
  3. NeedsanewusernameSoftware

    Question My Bluetooth Controller Cannot be Detected by Steam Games

    Bluetooth controller cant be detected by Steam games. My controller : Fantech WGP14 Games : DMC HD collection, Onimusha Warlords, Ducktales Remastered. It is detected by those games if I use USB cable, but if I use bluetooth connection it is not detected by any of those games. I use generic...
  4. HarryDrews

    Question Options for Intel-based Z790 Board that prefer USB Port direct to CPU?

    Hello SIRS!! I recently built a gaming PC, and noticed that I experience (what feel like) differing latency on Scuf controller, depending on which USB port I use AND how many of the other USB ports are occupied. I've recently discovered that all of my USB Ports go through the chipset instead...
  5. M

    Question Help and info regarding some PC Gamepads / Controllers ?

    I've done lots of research on controller / gamepad manufacturer 8bitdo's website, review articles, reddit, videos, gaming forums, etc. but I still am confused and have questions regarding their controllers. I have also contacted them last week but with no reply yet so I figured I'd ask around...
  6. A

    Question Bluetooth Controllers on PC

    For many years I have avoided using Bluetooth controller on PC. I've tried the big three in Bluetooth, Nintendo, PS, Xbox. The connection is never consistent the range is not far. What only seems to work is Xbox official wireless controller dongle for PC. Its 2024 now and I think what the heck...
  7. S

    Question PS4 Controller not functionning

    Hello, I've been using this controller for the past year but it started malfunctionning recently. It is wireless and everytime I plug the bluetooth dongle it is recognized and usable for a minute or so but then it disconnects and never reconnects again and it keeps blinking. I've tried various...
  8. T

    Question Odd bluetooth occurence?!

    Ive been using a dongle to connect my dual sense controller in my old pc. Got a new pc and didnt realise it had bluetooth onboard so was using dongle as normal- needlessly, but then i ran into some serious issues….. I took the dongle out to plug in something else and when i plugged it back in...
  9. Dincek25

    Question PS4 Controller not working

    So basically, I used to use a ps4 controller to play FIFA on my pc, charging stuff on the controller broke then my mate changed it and the controller still worked on his ps4, now I got the controller back and the PC doesn't recognize it, I have tried multiple micro-USB cables, the DS4 app and...
  10. willeatpants

    Question How do you find a dongles bluetooth address (if it has one) ANSWERED

    Short version. I am trying to see if my dongle has a Bluetooth address that I can pair up with my controller. If it does, how do I find it and pair my ps5 controller to it. No my PC doesn't have a integrated Wi-Fi/Bluetooth chip-set (prob should of spent the extra $30 on it when I was making)...
  11. J

    Question RC car connects to controller, but I get no throttle or steering ?

    Demonstration I have gone through a bunch of online fixes, rebinding the controller, swapping the throttle and steering on the radio controller. Checking the batteries and even replacing them. You can see in the video it connects and adjusts to the steering centering but I can't get it to do...
  12. Gazownik

    Question Old external HDD - WD MyBook Essential 2TB - controller problem

    Hello, Lately, my external HDD WD MyBook Essential 1140 (2TB) just stopped being recognized by my PC or any other device. At first, I thought it might be a USB error, but after connecting it to a laptop, smartphone and tv, the result was the same. I disassembled the drive and connected it...
  13. F

    Question DualSense Controller no longer working when plugged in to PC ?

    yo, I bought a DualSense controller recently to be able to play my pc games with more comfort than with a mouse & keyboard. It worked perfectly several times until today. Now when I plug in the controller it no longer turns on and the pc does not recognize it, yet I can still turn it on in...
  14. G

    Question Adapter Of Controller (Left in back of PC)

    Hello, So I bought an Xbox 360 unbranded controller from eBay to play my favorite racing game on PC but I was wondering If I could leave the adapter of the controller plugged in at the back and if I turn off the pc will the adapter turn off as well and if I turn it on again will the adapter turn...
  15. C

    Question R2 button on third-party PS4 controller doesn't work in certain games ?

    Hey everyone, I have a third-party PS4 controller. In the ps4 menu it works just fine, however in game it just won't give any input. There is very little response even when I press it really hard. Only in Rocket League is there any visible input, but still very little. Is there a way I can fix...
  16. L

    Question How to make generic controller compatible with Microsoft Games ?

    Hello I bought a new controller with a driver called "Twin USB vibration gamepad". Videogames can't recognize it so i ran XOutput emulator. It was working without vibration until today it stopped. I only managed to make it work and vibrate once, but no more. How can i make it work with games...
  17. J

    [SOLVED] PS5 Controller connects but has no inputs

    Hey guys! So for some reason, my PS5 controller will connect through Bluetooth to my computer fine, but not have any inputs in games and in other programs (such as a remapping program, it will show that it is connected, but no inputs work). The only place that inputs are detected while using it...
  18. A

    Question Making use of GearVr controller in windows? (bluetooth trackpad)

    Hey, Ive been trying to set up my GearVR controller as a trackpad/ multimedia controller in windows 10. I have tried UniversalControlRemapper but it fails to detect the controller whatsoever. There is also a github project for rebinding the buttons on it but I couldnt even install the program...
  19. X

    Question Controller is detected on PC but it stops working after a few seconds ?

    Windows 10, SCUF Vantage 2 controller, PS4 controller Windows is detecting my controller and will allow me to use it but after a few seconds it will stop working, I've tried all USB ports on my PC, tried 2 different cables, and it works perfectly fine on my PS4 using the same cables. If I'm...
  20. Noobiness_Unlimited

    Question Game controller sensitivity or deadzone issue ?

    i recently bought a generic xbox 360 styled gamepad, installed all the provided drivers but now im facing an issue with the sensitivity. first of all there's a delay or block due to which i cant get an output by slightly moving the analog sticks, but after i get the output (when i move the...
  21. inkdrasil

    Question NZXT Fan Controller + additional fans not working? Advice appreciated!

    Hey there! Hoping someone here can help me out. I bought and installed a Kraken z73 with no issues (Cooler, LCD screen and included RGB fans are working as they should). I wanted some additional fans and lighting so I grabbed three AER 2 RGB fans and the NZXT fan controller hub. My issue is...
  22. K

    Question what's up with this fan hub?

    case: Lian Li Lancool 215 Fans were working fine, in fact I had all my fans plugged into the fan hub/controller. I took off the side panel to see if it had a switch on it for different performance modes and in doing so I accidently turned off my pc. When I put the side panel back on and turned...
  23. K

    Question UniFi Controller getting hot ?

    Hi Good Morning, I am facing an issue with UniFi controller, it is supposed to work on room temperature, but I have even install an AirCon but still controller is getting heated up so badly that I need to reboot it after every couple of hours. Can someone guide me if it is known issue or do I...
  24. _dawn_chorus_

    [SOLVED] Which type of game controller will drain the battery faster, Bluetooth, wireless USB or wired USB ?

    Is there a distinguishable difference in battery life depending on what type of game controller you use for gaming on a laptop ?
  25. S

    [SOLVED] PS5 controller issue

    So i recently bought a ps5 controller and i wanted to use it on my pc but i tried a whole bunch of cables and none of them worked so i ended up getting a bluetooth adapter which ended up causing a lot more problems but somehow it kind of works as in my windows settings say my controller is...
  26. A

    Question Which devices are Gen2 ARGB can normal ARGB fans be some how changed to Gen 2 ARGB

    Which devices are Gen2 ARGB can normal ARGB fans be some how changed to Gen 2 ARGB Cooler Master says their ARGB Gen2 controller A1 allows something called Multi-Layer Mode Where if the fans are also ARGB Gen 2 if the fans are daisy chained or connected using a splitter or hub each individual...
  27. L

    Question Audio one one side of headset becomes static sometimes ?

    I got an xbox controller recently and opted to use my xbox's input for my headset since the cable that goes directly in my pc has worn out over time. it works perfectly fine while doing mostly anything but when I play games one of the two sides (its random which one) of my headset audio just...
  28. A

    Question Cooler Master MasterPlus Compatibility with Deep cool AIO and fans

    I have a DEEPCOOL GAMMAXX L360 ARGB AIO which came with 3X CF120 fans(The ones without holo ring) and planning to get 3 more CF120 Plus fans(The ones with holo ring) will the lights in the pump and all these fans be controlled using Cooler Master MasterPlus Software if I purchase and use the...
  29. naviseven

    Question [PC-Win10] Cannot use Wireless Controller and Wireless Headphone simultaneously

    I'm currently using a 4.0 bluetooth adapter for PC and the PS5 Controller, aswell as a wireless headphone. Both the headphone and the controller are working just fine and can be connected by cable optionally, so in the worst case scenario i can still use both at the same time. However, I cant...
  30. phoub

    Question 7 fans operating, only 3 lit.

    I recently bought the ML360 AiO and 4 matching MF120 Halo fans from Coolermaster, and it came with this controller with 3 slots. On the other side is the SATA and USB ports. I previously had them plugged directly into my mobo (MSI B550M), but the MSI software to customise the RGBs was lacking...
  31. Wolfmeister97

    [SOLVED] Can't use PS5 Controller on PC

    Hi! I just bough a PS5 controller for my PC. Last night I made it work for Steam, but today it doesn't want to work anymore. I must mention that I don't have a motherboard with bluetooth built in, so I am using a Bluetooth Dongle. Somehow the controller connects to PC (the blue bar shows up)...
  32. M

    [SOLVED] can i control, sync and connect DEEP COOL CASTLE 240EX RGB to x370-f motherboard

    can i connect any argb cpu cooler to my mobo sync and controll like all my other compo via aura/armoury specs: x370-f : ) Any help would be much appreciated...
  33. Nate88888

    [SOLVED] Controller failing to install drivers after plugging it into front panel USB port ?

    I plugged my controller into the front panel and back into the rear USB and now it shows up on device manager however drivers cant install on it. I have tried troubleshooting and it only comes up with PNP error on advanced view. The controller is Afterglow Wired Controller for Xbox Series X -...
  34. E

    [SOLVED] Can I use two different RGB controllers made by two different manufactures using one Gen 2 addressable RGB header

    This is kind of a loaded question and I'm new to the RGB scene but have been working with computer hardware for many years. I recently purchases a prebuilt PC due to stand alone price of graphics cards these days (don't shame me, this is the first PC I haven't built myself in many years), and...
  35. C

    Question Will Mad Catz PS1 Racing Pedal work on PC?

    Hello, I have an old Mad Catz dual force racing steering wheel with pedals that was originally made for the Playstation (PS1) I am trying to make it work with my PC. I just want to use the Pedals for flying helicopters. I do not want to use the steering wheel. The pedals have a female DB9...
  36. CarlosMRD

    [SOLVED] Xbox controller swapping buttons

    Hi. I'm having trouble with my Xbox Series X Controller. It works fine when set as a Xbox Controller on Steam Settings, on the Xbox Accessories App, or on online gamepad testers. However, when playing games with Global Controller setup on Steam, or games outside Steam, such as Code Vein on...
  37. T

    [SOLVED] Is 3.1 USB port bound by 3.0 speed in my laptop?

    I have MSI GE62VR Apache Pro laptop. I was looking into my USB ports to understand whether my USB-C port is 3.1 Gen2. I have a few questions: As I understand correctly from the screenshots below, it seems that I have a 3.1 Controller which is bound by 3.0 version? Does this mean that the speed...
  38. benjamin_a_hu92

    Question New XboX Series X Controller Issue with Windows

    Hi guys! I have a problem with my new Xbox Series X controller. If i play FIFA , the down direction button get stucked, not physically, i do not touch the controller and ingame seems like i push the down button permanently. I returned the product and the shop changed it, and have the same issue...
  39. W

    [SOLVED] Wired controller flashing when using USB hub.

    Hi all, When I connect my wired game controller (Xbox type) via a USB hub, the green ring light on controller continually flashes a solid green ring. However, if I plug it directly into a USB socket it stops flashing with just the top right segment lit as normal. When the light is flashing it...
  40. youkanmi

    [SOLVED] help to control a RGB fan plz :c

    Hello, could someone help me? I would like to know how I can control the RGB so that it remains in a static color, the default effect is rainbow thankyou! images: View: https://imgur.com/a/28l0ARK