This article will discuss how to set up a gamepad on a PC for games. After all, if you purchase a device in a store, the likelihood that it will initially work correctly is extremely small. That is why it is worth understanding all the intricacies before starting the game.
Why set up a gamepad?
As mentioned above, before starting the game, you first need to set up the gamepad. There are a lot of games using a joystick, so this article will be useful to a wide range of gamers. But it should be explained why you need to configure, while the device must be prepared initially.
It's worth mentioning here: if you get a gamepad from XBox, then most likely it will function perfectly, but a device from another company is unlikely. This is the case because joystick-specific games are cross-platform. This means that the developer makes them not only for the PC, but also for the PlayStation and XBox. And the game, respectively, supports the device of these two flagshipsconsole industry.
In simple terms, if you have a third-party device, then you must know how to set up the gamepad, otherwise it will not function correctly or not work at all.
Setting via control panel
So, let's get down to the story of how to set up the gamepad for a comfortable game. First of all, the easiest way will be disassembled, which does not involve downloading additional applications. You should configure using standard Windows utilities.
First you need to log into the control panel. To do this, in the "Start" menu, select the section of the same name. Once you have done this, a window will appear with a lot of icons, but we are only interested in one - "Devices and Printers".
Now you will see images of all devices connected to the personal computer. Among everything, find images of your gamepad. Now you need to right-click on the icon and select "Game Control Settings" from the menu. Next, in the window, you need to open the properties of this device.
Going to the final stage. In the window you see a number of fields that you need to fill out. Each field requires the input of a key on the keyboard, which will be activated when the corresponding button on the gamepad is pressed. Fill in all the fields and then click "Save".
Now when you enter the game, all assigned buttons should function properly. But if this is not the case - do not despair,now another way will be disassembled, how to set up a gamepad for games.
Setting up with x360ce
If the above instructions did not help you, you need to move on to other methods. This time, you will need the help of third-party software, namely x360ce. This is an XBox 360 gamepad emulator. It makes any game feel like a device connected to an XBox joystick.
After downloading, you need to configure the program. It's a simple task, so it's easy for anyone to set up this app:
- After downloading the archive, place the files from it in any folder on your computer.
- Now open the x360ce.exe file from this folder.
- If the controller is connected correctly, you will hear a characteristic signal at startup.
- From the bottom, click on the drop-down list. All templates will open before you.
- From the list choose Thrustmaster Dual Tigger 3 in 1 Rumble Mods.
- Press the Load button.
Now, when you press the gamepad buttons and interact with the sticks, you will see that the corresponding buttons will light up on the controller image. If this is not the case, then change the preset or assign the desired buttons manually. After everything is done, click the Save button and close the window.
All that is left to do is to copy the files from the folder, namely: x360ce.exe, x360ce.ini, xinput1_3.dll - to the root folder of the game. The root folder is the one where the launcher is located. To find it, you can right-click on the game's shortcut and select"File location". A folder will open in which you need to place all of the above files.
Setting up the gamepad using the XPadder program
So, now let's look at how to set up a gamepad using the XPadder program. We can say that now we are moving on to heavy artillery, since this program already emulates not the controller, but the keyboard of your PC, that is, you will assign the keyboard keys to the gamepad. This is a universal method, because with it you can play games from the device, even if they do not support joystick control at all.
So, set up the program:
- In the program window, click on the joystick icon, which is located at the top left of the window.
- Click New.
- From all buttons select "Open".
- Open the controllerimages folder in the window that appears. It has pictures of different gamepads. Select yours and click "Open" (if yours is not found, select any).
- In the left panel, select "Sticks".
- Check the box next to "Enabled". Following the instructions, press left, then right.
- A circle will appear on the joystick image, move it to the left stick.
- In the stick settings window, check the box next to "Enabled", only now on the right, and repeat all the steps, but move the circle to the right stick.
- On the left panel, select "Cross".
- Check "Enabled" and followinginstructions, press the appropriate buttons on your controller.
- Drag the cross in the picture to the desired location.
- In the left pane select "Buttons".
- Press all buttons of the gamepad one by one. Squares will appear on the pictures: drag them to the corresponding buttons.
- In the left pane select "Triggers".
- Pull the left and then the right trigger.
- Press "Accept".
Now you just have to click on the white squares to assign the corresponding keys on the keyboard.
Now you know how to set up a gamepad using the Xpadder program.
What to do if the gamepad is not customizable?
Of course, there is a chance that all of the above methods will not help you. Unfortunately, this means only one thing - the gamepad is faulty. It remains to take it to the store and demand the money back or exchange the device for another.
Recommended to purchase a gamepad from XBox. Although it is expensive, it is easy to set up: the gamer only needs to connect it to a PC, launch the game and enjoy the process.
So you have learned how to set up a gamepad. PC games, of course, are controlled using the keyboard and mouse, but it's much more convenient to lie down on the couch and, picking up a joystick, enjoy your favorite pastime.
