ask pc gamer

1. Connect Xbox Controller To Switch
2. Xbox 360 Controller Driver
3. Xbox One Controller Switch
4. How To Use Xbox Controller On Switch

Ask PC Gamer is our weekly question and advice column. Have a burning question about the smoke coming out of your PC? Send your problems to letters@pcgamer.com.

'I've got a couple old controllers I really like, but I can't get new games to recognize them. Do I just have to settle for Xbox controllers now?' – F. Gladje

[COD] I think that the modern warfare trilogy is the Star Wars of video game trilogies. 3 [MW2] A guide on how to install IW4X If you want to play a easy to install modded version of MW2 that includes maps/weapons from other CoD's.

1. Download Virtual Controller for free. Program to control vJoy / vXbox Device via keyboard, mouse, joystick. Description Program to control Virtual Input Devices via physic Input Devices.
2. Added the ability to change Xbox controller drivers in the System Settings (the modern driver is recommended for Xbox One controllers). Now that the Steam Link will load custom Xbox controller drivers, I can build you the one from Christmas and you can party on.:) #12.

This common complaint arose with the introduction of Xbox when Microsoft changed controller APIs from DirectInput to XInput for Windows 7. Unfortunately, even though these two APIs existed side by side for a time and are developed by the same company, they aren't compatible without a little third party help.

For controller developers, XInput represented a step backward. While it's theoretically easier to design and implement an XInput controller, it's also harder to differentiate between XInput based products, especially with Microsoft's well-made Xbox for Windows gamepads readily available as competition.

Predictably, many DirectInput gamepads and other controllers, like driving wheels and flight sticks, never made the jump to the new API, rendering some of gaming's coolest gadgets obsolete overnight. The high end of the market, which drove innovation, was particularly badly hit. Fortunately, with a bit of fiddling these older devices should still work fine.

Before installing software workarounds, check for a small API switch on the controller itself. Many gamepads made at the end of the DirectInput era allow selection between DirectInput and XInput via hardware toggle, a handy option that might not be clearly labeled or readily apparent without careful inspection.

x360ce

Setting up x360ce consists of copying a single small .exe file to the game folder, but you'll be installing it for every title, so be prepared to see this screen frequently.

DirectInput-only controllers can stay in the game with x360ce, a freeware utility that translates between APIs and allows systems to recognize older gamepads as Xbox 360 for Windows controllers. Setup isn't complicated but requires separate installation for each title as a replacement XInput.dll, and accompanying configuration files are generated in the folder alongside the game's executable.

Profiles for many older controllers already exist, so custom mapping mostly involves giving functions to the extra buttons or triggers found with gamepads more elaborate than Microsoft's Xbox design. Settings are surprisingly detailed depending on how complex the controller itself is to operate, so be prepared to spend a little time calibrating that wheel and pedal setup before venturing out onto the streets of Los Santos.

Once you’re done, those trusty old Saiteks should be working like new. Just be careful when you rage quit, or you'll be looking at eBay instead of Amazon for replacements. Most of these controllers haven't been made for years, and the closest you'll get to new is unopened old stock.

Note For information about how to install the Xbox 360 Controller for Windows, see How to set up an Xbox 360 Controller for Windows.

Windows 8.1

On a computer running Windows 8.1, you can use Devices and Printers in Control Panel to troubleshoot the controller. Here’s how:

Connect Xbox Controller To Switch

1. On the Start screen, select Control Panel.
2. Select View Devices and Printers.
3. Verify that the controller appears under Devices, and then right-click the controller and select Game controller settings.
4. Check the Status of the controller, and then select Properties.
5. On the Test tab, test that the controller works correctly. If there are any issues, select Calibrate on the Settings tab.
6. If you continue to experience any issues, right-click the controller under Devices in Devices and Printers, and then select Troubleshoot.

Windows 7 and earlier versions of Windows

Xbox 360 Controller Driver

On Windows 7 and earlier versions of Windows, you can use Device Manager to help troubleshoot problems with your controller, see whether the correct items are listed, and to make sure there are no conflicts.

Note A conflict is marked by a yellow exclamation point in Device Manager.

Xbox One Controller Switch

To use Device Manager, follow these steps:

1. Select Start, then Run, then type sysdm.cpl, and then select OK.
2. On the Hardware tab, select Device Manager.
3. When the controller is successfully installed, you see three entries in Device Manager. There should be two entries under Human Interface Devices:
   • HID-compliant game controller
   • USB Human Interface Device
   Additionally, there should be a third entry in under Microsoft Common Controller for Windows Class:
   • Xbox 360 Controller for Windows
4. If you see yellow exclamation points next to any of these entries, there's a problem with the installation. If there's a problem for either of the entries under Human Interface Devices, first verify that the problem is caused by the controller by unplugging it. If a hardware conflict with the controller was causing the problem, the yellow exclamation point will no longer appear after the controller is unplugged.

To resolve controller problems in Device Manager, try these solutions one at a time (move to the next solution only if the one you’re trying fails to resolve your problem):

1. Use the built-in troubleshooter:
   1. In Device Manager, double-click Xbox 360 Controller for Windows.
   2. Select Troubleshoot, and then follow the steps provided.
2. Remove and then redetect the controller:
   1. Right-click Xbox 360 Controller for Windows, and then select Uninstall.
   2. In the Action menu, select Scan for hardware changes.
3. Try updating the driver:
   1. Double-click Xbox 360 Controller for Windows.
   2. On the Driver tab, select Update Driver.

How To Use Xbox Controller On Switch

Note This information applies only to the Xbox 360 Controller for Windows. For help with other gamepads or joysticks, see the peripheral manufacturer's website or support center. For information on configuring a specific game to be played with a controller, see the game publisher's website or support center.