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Are there ANY PC controllers worth a damn?
- Thread starter Exellus
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I usually use a cable which is just plug-and-play, but Bluetooth pairing works too. Just hold the PS and Share buttons together until the lightbar starts flashing to put it in pairing mode.
I had really strange performance issues when using the XB1 controller via bluetooth. It's why if you want to use an XB1 controller that I suggest just plugging it in.
Boom, done.
You don't need this with the controllers made since the One S -- they just use Bluetooth now.
This, just press and hold the share button first, then press and hold the ps button until the ds4 light starts blipping, then go to Bluetooth settings in windows an look for "wireless controller" no ping required. Also dunno if you need to update or download extra software for Windows 7, must people may be in Windows 10 which may have better driver support. Also, check that you have ds4 support activated in steam.
I'm still using my trusty wired 360 controller. I just used it recently for Jedi Fallen Order. "It just works".
Once again, first post nails it.
Although I will say I have experimented with the steam controller. It has cool parts, I just haven't figured out the best way to hold it.
I use the 8bitdo SF30pro over bluetooth and I find it to be great. Is my go-to controller for any pc game that needs one now.
Is this a joke thread? Xbox won that fight and is pretty much the standard on PC. I would also say Microsoft Sidewinders were "worth a damn" a long time ago too, before Xbox existed.
That's likely some sort of driver and/or hardware issue. I've never had issues with using one wirelessly except for when I was messing around with a cheaply-made BT receiver that I got for free.
as someone who hates the Xbox One controller (the LB and RB buttons feel horrible to me), I've been finding the 8 Bit Do SN30+ Pro controller to be incredible
If you don't like centered analog sticks though I could see it being frustrating, but I've used it for everything from Forza to The Outer Worlds and can't complain.
Best controller I have ever used.
Used a wired 360 for a very long time and now I'm on a Xbox One via bluetooth. I think they are among the best controllers and them just working (with most games) with the correct on screen prompts is a big bonus for me. I did get a 8bitdo recently just to have a decent d-pad controller that still is XInput, don't wanna bother with Steam Input for non-Steam games.
as someone who hates the Xbox One controller (the LB and RB buttons feel horrible to me), I've been finding the 8 Bit Do SN30+ Pro controller to be incredible
If you don't like centered analog sticks though I could see it being frustrating, but I've used it for everything from Forza to The Outer Worlds and can't complain.
This controller has an Xinput based mode too, which means that Windows will see it ass an Xbox Controller. Giving you all the benefits that come with that.
Switch Xbox or PS4 controllers are all working perfectly in Steam without any extra setup. Dunno what to tell you OP.
Hell, my Genesis USB pads worked in it after it prompted me to map the buttons.
Hell, my Genesis USB pads worked in it after it prompted me to map the buttons.
It boggles the mind that in 2019, someone on Era doesn't know about an Xbox controller being the go-to solution for PC gaming. Like how do you honestly not know that? I really don't get it. And it seems OP still has yet to even acknowledge it here in the thread, they seem determined to get their PS solution working instead.
Maybe he just doesn't like how it feels and wants an alternative?
I mean, just pick literally any controller in existence today. For example, Xbox One or PS controllers?
The basic Xbox One controller is fine if you're ok with it.
I'm currently using an Xbox One Elite Series 2, which is excellent (though I needed the wireless adapter. Thing refused to connect using bluetooth).
The Switch Pro controller is nice, but I rely on Steam Input to get it working, so games that you can't run through Steam are a no-go.
8bit-do's SN30 Pro+ is quite good as well, though I resent it for having analog triggers.
I'm currently using an Xbox One Elite Series 2, which is excellent (though I needed the wireless adapter. Thing refused to connect using bluetooth).
The Switch Pro controller is nice, but I rely on Steam Input to get it working, so games that you can't run through Steam are a no-go.
8bit-do's SN30 Pro+ is quite good as well, though I resent it for having analog triggers.
Nothing in particular, hence the maybe. But i know quite a few people who don't like xbox controllers and would rather use an alternative and he might just be one of them.
I mean you're not wrong but the OP throws out a bunch of out of date generalizations about PC controllers sucking ass and then when presented with the easiest solution possible, ignores all those and only responds to a few talking about PS controllers
That's true, adapter isn't required if your computer has bluetooth, but I find adapter far more reliable than bluetooth connection and it supports all of controller's features. Trigger rumble and connecting headphones to controller do not work over bluetooth!
Xbox 360 or Xbox One controller has been the only answer to this question for almost a decade so IDK bruh.
Xbox 360/One controllers should be 100% plug-and-play in all games.
There is no need for extra software to use a DualShock 4 with Steam games, as Steam supports it natively - though you may have to enable DS4 support in the controller config. Outside of Steam, DS4 support varies.
If your PC can't see it at all, try changing the cable, but it could be that the port is broken.
You can connect via Bluetooth if you pair it by holding down Share and the PS button until the light bar starts flashing.
I've never tried pairing it with something as old as Windows 7 though. It should work as a DirectInput device via USB but maybe it has issues pairing via Bluetooth. Or it's possible that your computer's Bluetooth hardware is too old.
No need to disable Steam Input entirely - you can turn it off on a per-game basis via the overlay.
There is no need for extra software to use a DualShock 4 with Steam games, as Steam supports it natively - though you may have to enable DS4 support in the controller config. Outside of Steam, DS4 support varies.
In my experience the DualShock 4 USB port is extremely fragile and often breaks in a way that allows it to charge but not send data. Or they will be very picky about cables they will charge with when that cable still works with anything else.
If your PC can't see it at all, try changing the cable, but it could be that the port is broken.
You can connect via Bluetooth if you pair it by holding down Share and the PS button until the light bar starts flashing.
I've never tried pairing it with something as old as Windows 7 though. It should work as a DirectInput device via USB but maybe it has issues pairing via Bluetooth. Or it's possible that your computer's Bluetooth hardware is too old.
I don't have the game, but try disabling Steam Input for it and see if that fixes the problem.
No need to disable Steam Input entirely - you can turn it off on a per-game basis via the overlay.
seriously, it's 2019. this has been the default answer since the Xbox 360 controller came out.
Not with Tekken 7, but I had a similar problem with (I think) Skyrim, where I'd get double inputs and it turned out it was being detected as both a standard XInput controller and a Steam Input controller at the same time. Disabling Steam Input for that game (it's somewhere in the right-click properties menu) solved it for me.