How To Play Minecraft Java with a Controller (1.20.6)

Can you play Minecraft Java with a controller? Yes, you can, and in this video, we show you exactly how to use a controller on Minecraft Java Edition 1.20.6. From where to download the Minecraft controller mod for Java 1.20.6 to how to play Minecraft Java Edition with a controller in 1.20.6 after the mod is installed. This video covers it all!
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About this video: This is our complete guide on how to play Minecraft Java with a controller in 1.20.6. To get started, we will go over where to download the Minecraft controller mod, we will then move on to how to install the 1.20.6 Minecraft controller mod, and finally, we will show you how to use a controller on Minecraft Java 1.20.6.
This will work with any controller that you can connect to your PC including Xbox, Playstation, the Switch Pro controller, and even a SteamDeck.
First things first, you will need to download the Minecraft controller mod for 1.20.6. In the description above, there is a link to MidnightControls and Controllable. This video will focus on MidnightControls as it is updated to 1.20.6. However, if you are wanting to us a controller with Forge mods, you will need to use the Controllable mod.
Once you have click to download MidnightControls, click then “Versions” tab and find the 1.20.6 version. Click the green “Download” button next to this to start downloading MidnightControls.
After MidnightControls is downloaded, you will also need to download the FabricAPI from the description above. This is an API mod that is required for the Minecraft Controller mod to work with Minecraft Java.
Finally, you will need to download and install the Fabric mod loader. Fabric is the mod loader that allows the controller mod to work with Minecraft 1.20.6. There is a complete guide on getting the controller mod in the description above. It covers everything including how to get the Fabric mod loader setup so you can play Minecraft using the controller mod.
After you have Fabric installed, open up the Minecraft Launcher. Then, click the “Installations” tab at the top. Finally, find your “Fabric” installation.
Hover over the Fabric installation and click the folder icon that appears. This will open your .minecraft folder. In your .minecraft folder, you should have a “mods” folder. If not, create one. Open your mods folder and drag-and-drop the MidnightControls and FabricAPI mods you downloaded into this mods folder.
Now, you can play Minecraft just make sure you are playing with your Fabric 1.20.6 installation. Otherwise the controller mod will now work. You can also connect your controller to your computer if you haven’t already. This is typically done via USB or bluetooth.
In Minecraft with your controller connected, you will be able to use it to navigate menus. You can change your controller settings using the Midnight Controls logo in the options menu as well as change key mapping in the “Controls” settings menu.
At this point though, you now know how to download and install the controller mod in Minecraft 1.20.6. If you have any questions about how to play Minecraft Java Edition with a controller, let us know in the comments.
Otherwise, if we did help you learn how to use a controller on Minecraft Java Edition 1.20.6, please give this video a thumbs up and subscribe to the channel if you haven’t already. Thank you very, very much in advance!
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[@jammeer756]

do a macbook tutorial please

[@mixedgaming5310]

Is it only me but every time I need something to work it works for everyone else but me

[@idk56309]

nah u not alone

[@axelaguilar4511]

same ):

[@TheVRMonkey35]

I just tried to download the same mod from another channels tutorial and it looks like everybody’s here is saying this one doesn’t work so I’m not gonna try this out

[@axelaguilar4511]

@@TheVRMonkey35 i totally fixed my problem last night after my comment. make sure you are downloading the mod and everything with the version of minecraft you’re playing. i did not check mine and was wondering why the 26.1 downloads were not working and it was because i have the 20.1 version haha. i went back and downloaded everything 20.1 and it works perfectly fine!!

[@ivymarie.]

This is also me.

[@MerkzrRP]

Hey just watched your recent vid on KZbin on how to connect your controller to java and worked, but i want to play with Iris & Sodium for shaders but doesnt work for controller, is there any way around this Many Thanks

[@MckennaSpotsAviation]

i second this!! i would love to play with shaders as well as a controller!!

[@jasondinh5217]

Can you make this same video but for the Mac please?

[@meezmayhem7946]

I get an error from fabric saying it needs to be a version of minecraft between 1.21 and 1.21.1 whatever the heck that means

[@BovineBean555]

Did exactly what you said, still didn't work.

[@drewzith]

Same

[@Kay-yz6ok]

Same so instead of 1.20.6 versions, I downloaded 1.21 versions. It works for me now

[@imthebesthaha6124]

I put a big dislike for 1:08 what are you even saying. Talking so fast just made me put a dislike. Subtitles can’t even understand you. Reading comments, yeah forget this video.

[@zero00tolerance]

Hi I was able to get the controller worked on Fabric, my question is what about Iris & Sodium for 1.20.6 ? I want to be able to use the controller inside with the shaderpacks would that be possible ? I dont see any tutorial to do this.

[@Vanessa-wr1mg]

same

[@R.O.T.C._SEEM]

Man I wish it just worked straight out of the box. I can't move left or right and y just makes me move right

[@AjTheDarkestNarrator]

im using MacBook and it doesn't work. im sure it does work with those that have a different brand computer but this is a shame since I lost my adapter and controller is my only option currently til I can buy a bluetooth mouse which is annoying... PC Minecraft is a lot faster than console to me... console Minecraft has so many bugs. but appreciate the video you put out there dude.

[@MerkzrRP]

Is there a way to play with shaders and controller

[@bogmire9608]

I don’t think so. I tried complimentary shaders and the controller only worked when I turned them off

[@HawkmasterStambaugh]

@@bogmire9608works fine for me using iris with complementary shaders. Can’t get the controller to work for other mods though. No shooting guns for whatever reason

[@tandyrobbins2529]

I did everything exactly the same and my controller does not work and I do not have the new icon in options menu… 😭

[@hehe1012]

ti crashed my game i dont know how to get it working

[@danncozey]

As far as tutorials and instructional videos go, this was perfection! Thank you so much for a great vid :D

[@vechzys]

how to with shaders?

[@ivymarie.]

This did not work with my nintendo switch controllers that I can connect to my Mac, they connect to my mac but will not work, after completing each step accurately, the controllers will not work on minecraft at all.

[@LiberoGeri]

good video, but can i play in the same world with shaders and controller?

[@clementbasquin]

it's the 4th video i have watched and it's the only one that worked, thanks

[@TheBreakdownXYZ]

Happy to help!

[@Ryoshi1044]

What are the best for you? Controller - Like Keyboard and mouse - comment

[@EzriKaiRaven]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate your easy-to-follow instructions. :)

[@poet113]

wonderful! thank you so much for the descriptive and concise tutorial

[@boygamer1274]

all this for me js to play on controller?!

[@royalfolkspark]

Chat-gpt suggest (asset forge) install the (xbox-controller), (as a tool) making all the maneuvering of blocks, and camera operations 50% easier.

[@jammeer756]

can you do this for macbook please

[@khanishkareddy6453]

how to play with controller in tlauncher??

[@NathanandChester-uo2ht]

can it be done with nintendo switch

[@sathviknalla803]

does not currently work with 1.21

[@HybridSign12]

same

[@johnnyurquijo6658]

does it not??

[@sathviknalla803]

​@@johnnyurquijo6658 one of the links does not have 1.21 as a option

[@sathviknalla803]

@@johnnyurquijo6658 did it work for u

[@kodismith841]

@@sathviknalla803aye bruh lmk if u figure it out fr i tried the controllable forge one and it didn’t work

[@prettylittlepsycho9029]

what do i do if i have forge?

[@Beardedone81]

Bedrock just works with DS4 installed i can play with a ps5 Dual sense (Very Easy) .. 'Java' can't get Controllers to work at all..

[@Zulantie]

It WORKED! Thank you so much!!

[@Zulantie]

Well, kind of I don't have the controller rigs, don't know what's up with that..but everything else works!

[@ImMrGooey]

everything works fine all you have to do to update it to the latest version is do the same stuff he did just get the latest version on the website and it works

[@WellSwolen69]

I use the prism launcher instead of vanilla. It is much nicer and even works on all major repos of linux. I use Debian btw

[@artorsims]

If you want to play with shaders you can, just install latest Iris & Sodium and place in Fabrics mod folder, worked for me

[@xdelgreco6492]

Can I play local Minecraft with this ? One player with controller and the other with keyboard?

[@cringyYT4]

Thank you

[@olivermclean6597]

can having optifine make it so the fabric loader can't work properly? getting a game crashing error and its taking forever to load

[@sammiedub9947]

do one for a mac

[@Domi_KC]

i have a slight problem so i installed the randomizer 3.0 modpack and when i enter the game it says that 3 mods need requries forge 35.1.32 and i dont know how to fix it

[@epischeskandale2794]

Is starting the protected Minecraft server also part of the process ? Or is it advertising something ?

[@mariocasillasgarrido]

1.21 works

[@21centuryg]

Does this work with that iris mod launcher?

[@drewzith]

Is this for xbox controllers only?? Did not work for my Dualshock

[@ronikaswinhart6738]

Game said some mods are incompatible and crashed.

[@xikihs]

My controllers appear as connected but when I join a realm, the controller doesn’t work?

[@r4gd0ll69]

maybe need a separate carry-over mod for servers?

[@zagrosardalan7502]

When press L1 or R1 on the crafting menu the game crashes:/ any one else have the same problem??

[@OptimusPlayzRBLX]

me

[@ZephyrPsalm]

is there a controller mod for iris and sodium?

[@YULEIZA13]

In your other video to connect your controller to java in FORGE , the framework mood.. its not compatible with optifine :'c. Do you have any solution for that?

[@loaf0002]

dont use optifine, it breaks alot anyeay

[@irvinggrant122]

should I get the most updated downloads for all these since we are on 1.21

[@harrisonmartin2040]

Thats what I did and mine is working correctly

[@Mbu199]

doesnt work it says not working]

[@ttyheds]

1.20.6 when its for 1.20.1?

[@rykerdavidson1592]

Can you change it to PlayStation controls

[@XGAMMERIR]

thanks

[@benharvey3070]

You are the best minecraft youtuber

[@abbas7575]

It’s work with realms??

[@ArchDesigner]

fantastic tutorial thank you!

[@whm3317]

Will this work with realms?

[@stainxfalcon]

Doesn't matter where. It's supposed to work

[@Gawkyorange55]

Dude thank you so much