How To Setup Any Controller On Steam - Xbox, PS5 Dualsense, and More

[@DustyPorter]

Watch my other Steam tutorials here: bit.ly/3ng9hDY

[@Stitchestv-mi8vq]

you know how i can switch the xbox icons to ps5 icons since im using a dualshock 5 on pc ?

[@McHonkenberg]

My controller is recognized, but after being selected there is no Design Layout. My only options are Calibrate and Preferences. What do I need to do? I have a PS5 controller from Battle Beaver (they can't get the remap chips in and had to send it without).

[@Dante190186]

@@McHonkenberg same. but i'm using nyk bluetooth joystick (and pc recognize it as nintendo pro controller). PS: does your case has been solved? if yes. could you please share the way

[@marshwiggleme]

Define layout is missing from menu. Only calibrate and preferences.

[@reesefc3114]

Facts

[@kiten.]

@@reesefc3114 pure facts

[@brucefidler1303]

I bought a cheap PC controller to use. When on Steam, it said it is designed like the PS3 controller. All I really want to do, as far as playing on Steam for any game is it to be configured as a Xbox One controller. All my games seem to be friendly with the Xbox One controller, so that's how I want to configure it. Thanks.

[@styxrakash4639]

What do I do if “detected controller” doesn’t show my controller? I’m using a thrust master for a flight sim

[@UndercoverSkinner]

The define layout option doesnt appear for my PS4 Controller

[@deborahbarker8232]

Same for me.

[@HydraulicOfilia]

Old video but thank you helped me get my PS4 controller working on some old games that don't really have controller support for newer ones

[@LuckayKK]

My issue is I don't have "define layout" button. May I know how to get that? Update: I use your way at least for each game I could remap the AB and XY button now. Thank you so much.

[@ZETROF]

Does it appear to you now ? If yes can you tell me how ?

[@capoen7421]

Yo same

[@capoen7421]

Please reply

[@lifeofskiii]

Need help also

[@McHonkenberg]

Same issue. I'm using a PS5 controller from Battle Beaver.

[@FadedBlack3000]

I play Tarkov with controller ,and as a console gamer my whole life im baffled that Sony or Xbox has not added this type of customization to controller key binds .Mapping three functions on one button is genius that gives us 48 key binds !Not including the other 16 if u use paddles , there's only 104 keys on a keyboard we barely use even a quarter in games for binds. This makes a lot of pc games including tarkov playable so many pc games could be playable. Assuming the hardware could handle it!And of all things Steam came up with this wow good going console company's smh

[@killagamestv9132]

How long did it take you to get used to playing Tarkov with the controller if you don’t mind me asking?

[@ghanjic]

Do you have a video of how to get a controller setup for a game that is just mouse and keyboard? That’s what I was hoping to find, great video though.

[@luie2935]

I watched another video where if you go into big picture mode > library > controller configuration (you have to do it for each game i believe)

[@ghanjic]

@@luie2935 yeah I went into that and set it up for it and assigned it named it and still just won’t work. Thanks though.

[@kupo3769]

i appreciate you trying help people but mine doesnt seem to be as simple as how it works for you

[@wraith7532]

everytime i plug in my dualsense 5 controller to my computer it works but i still have the xbox layout in games it diddnt change to the ps5 button layout how do i fix that

[@Ccostly]

Thank you so much this is like a light bulb went off

[@CCREATORNEWS]

Thanks

[@Sandskms]

Do you have any recommendations on how to map the xbox controller for the mega sega game. It’s kinda confusing! Thanks in general for the overall tips, very helpful and unfortunately I’m playing on a mac.

[@24xvf]

2:03 the define layout doesn’t show up for me

[@stevemcdonald2191]

Same. Cant get my Elite 2 wo work at all. So lame.

[@CapnRetro]

When I click on my nvidia controller, it takes me to the button layout config, (skips identify) and it's empty. But I can still use the controller in big picture mode. When I start up a game, the controller doesn't work.

[@nightscapechannel]

I dont have define layout and cant seem to fix it..

[@CapnRetro]

Same. When I click on it, it takes me to button layout.. For my nvidia controller

[@Jason22Douce]

I'm trying to get my Flydigi apex 1 controllers extra buttons ( 2 on front and 4 on back ) to be able to work. As of now they aren't used for anything. I don't think my pc even knows my controller has them on it. What should I do ?

[@adarshmmenon6901]

thank you very much it helps me a lot

[@AverageYoutuber6615]

I had to get rid of Porting kit in order for this to work for me why I don't know but every time I would use my controller for any type of game the controller wouldn't respond to the action I was giving it.

[@judeironheart7252]

ty!

[@817monchis817]

Your screen keeps flickering on and off. You may need to replace your DP cable.

[@Nickbaldeagle02]

No. I added a keyboard game to Steam, set the D pad to the cursor keys, A for space, B for enter, launched the game...nothing works. Still have to use keyboard.

[@BananaToGood]

How do u make the ps keys pop up because it doesn’t work for me?

[@animeoniichan117]

I've connected a DS4 but Steam's identifying it as an Xbox 360 controller wtf??

[@lhasa3753]

Can I just make this my Steam controller rant corner? I tried out a PS3 controller, because hey, it's in better shape than my old Logitechs. It's SUPPOSED to be plug-n-play. My PC recognized it fine among the devices. -Did Steam? Nope. I had to go into Steam, big picture mode, to even enable the IDEA of a PS3 controller. -Restarted Steam and boom, okay... it sees my new controller. Does it work? Nope. -Drivers, first thing to check and get that business out of the way. Drivers are up to date, cross referenced with the actual manufacturer website to be certain (because who really trusts Windows' little dipshit troubleshooter?) Nope. -Checked Steam's OTHER little bit of right clicking on a game and enabling the controller, also forcing the check. Nope. -Checked to see if the controller worked with another game on Steam. I'm crazy, right? Can't be ME being an idiot. Gotta be Steam. Yep, it's Steam. -I know the damn thing works but I check my system devices and calibrate it through the settings. Works. Does it work on Steam? Nope. Before and after a recalibration through THEIR settings too. Massively long checklists, followed tutorials, and general PC and Steam knowledge laaaateeer... (but gotta love that horseshit big picture mode) I could only get it to work through some random KZbin tutorial that installs Xbox controller drivers to emulate my PS3. Yeah yeah, I know x360ce. It didn't work. This was manually installing drivers to trick my PC on a similar, but deeper level. Emulation complete. Wow, what a joke.

[@Teckno77]

Don't get me started on Steam controller issues seriously lol......grrrrrr.

[@Moskeeto]

The PS3 controller is one of the most difficult to setup on PC. It is not plug and play at all! The DS4 and DualSense are much easier.

[@lhasa3753]

@@Moskeeto Thanks, I've had more success recently but again, not easy. I will definitely check out those brands.

[@Moskeeto]

@@lhasa3753 They are just the PlayStation controllers for the two consoles after the PS3. They aren't a different brand lol. They do just work out of the box once connected with PS controller support enabled in Steam Input though. But I would never recommend a PS3 controller because of the issues you stated. It was never easy to set up.

[@lhasa3753]

@@Moskeeto Oh okay, I didn't know. I stopped buying consoles after the PS3 generation, and even with that one I didn't play much. I've stuck to PC a while. And we agree, not an easy thing to set up with Steam. But I was upset that I have used two different Logitech controllers as well, and had similar issues. Steam just makes it a hassle sometimes.

[@azmanbox8431]

If I have a general gamepad. But I want it to be Xinput. Can i just click on xbox configuration support?

[@ZETROF]

For some reason define layout does not appear for me any tips ?

[@AsuruVFX]

I have a ps4 controller but it says it’s a Xbox controller, help

[@salami_223]

me too this is very anoying

[@mrhenrik7472]

I have a xbox controller connected, but steam shows it as a playsation controller for some reasen???

[@CyberDANIC]

Really henrik cause for me its the other way around

[@brodster684]

@@CyberDANIC ya exactly I’m getting pissed because I just bought a ps5 controller for steam and it is just giving me xbox controls

[@batmaeedits9477]

what if I just want to change my A button B X to Y?

[@PapaGadu2ch]

Gave some info, but not too specific on the joystick settings. Buttons are easy to link, but not the controller sticks I'm finding :/

[@MrSnacko]

"Any Controller"? I want to use my flight sim joystick to send WASD? How do I do that??

[@Jellyman1129]

“Define Layout” doesn’t show up with my Switch Pro Controller. Why?

[@ranggafurwani2370]

Hows your batman arkham knight? Mine so slow motion

[@jamiehertz5705]

I bought an Xbox controller I've done everything you said in this tutorial however in the game mafia on steam, I can use the controller in main screen but in the game only A and B work ....what am I doing wrong?

[@fish2655]

For me it just says there is no controllers detected for my ps4 controller

[@Dansil_12]

it happens the same with my snes usb controller

[@ramsawyer6069]

Any update? Same thing happen to me

[@djnemeth1056]

Paddles for elites or any other controller using paddles.

[@warlockboyburns]

I'm surprised there's no digital to analog stick converter (low frequency of presses = light touch, fast taps = full speed turning)

[@lhasa3753]

Steam's controller support is absolutely convoluted dogshit. Consider yourself lucky if you don't eventually find a game unplayable on controller.

[@onepeak7032]

It won't even let me connect my controller even tho the light is on I don't understand smh.

[@onepeak7032]

It won't even let me connect my controller even tho the light is on I don't understand smh.

[@YoungBrotha438]

@@onepeak7032 you figure it out yet?

[@Kalamari386]

My control is in discovery mode but steam isn’t seeing it so I connected it directly to my computer and that still didn’t work what do I do

[@richallenxbox1976]

Would this work on a Linux powered Chromebook?

[@timo6115]

I dont need this tutourial but its a cool video

[@Abdullah-qc8np]

To main kai karoon?

[@Audioplug.]

I'm trying to play nba 2k22 from steam and i have my Xbox controller connected through usb. I am able to move around in the menu of the game select various things throughout the game but whenever i go to actually play a game or even try some free practice I cant move or anything like that, my controller just becomes unresponsive even though it is still on and connected

[@tombombpgh4129]

For some reason steam hasn't detected my controller I unistalled it reinstall and watch multiple videos on techniques and nothing works

[@remyd8767]

do you have to restart the game? i did the rebinding and the game is not picking up the new keys. It's still using what was already bound before. Do you need to put this in the default action set?

[@McHonkenberg]

My controller is recognized, but after being selected there is no Design Layout. My only options are Calibrate and Preferences. What do I need to do? I have a PS5 controller from Battle Beaver (they can't get the remap chips in and had to send it without).

[@Harden4threee]

i have the same problem as you did you get it fixed after 4 months if so Pls help

[@xxdinokingxx2541]

well im playing transformers fall of cybertron and I cant use xbox controller still after everything

[@iZacq]

Was easy to conect, after I format my Laptop, now it won't work with the new Update on Steam. :( I got it Connected BUT some Keys dont work & need to rest the buttons How to configer keys :( Please

[@tommymarshall6500]

I need help getting my controller to rumble when I shoot or things explode in arma 3. My preference is on but still nothing can you help,I'm thinking haptics have something to do with it.thanks

[@jayrr8570]

do u know if there is a way i can change my ps4 input to an xbox one on steam

[@CarlosAustin]

Stream has redesigned the interface to customize the mapping of the controller. Very different from the old version. Would you consider making a new video for that? I still see the config I saved, but cannot figure out where to modify it. This configure is on Windows 11. Steam version 1675997500 Build Feb 9, 2023 Thank you.

[@jamesenglish5391]

Brand new too pc and followed the video but I still have a question It loads in normal but pops up in bottom saying Config loaded Keyboard wasd and mouse How do I change it to use my controller It is able be played by controller Im using ps5 controller

[@sportsh1ghlights_655]

What if it says controller not detected even when it says it hooked up on Bluetooth devices

[@Kiwi_080]

It won't work cuz if I turn my ps4 controller on it turns on my ps4 controller and I can't connect it on usb

[@angelariley5163]

THIS was such a big help for me cuz now i know lol and wh at does a controller mean when its half white and half gray?

[@Sown-666]

So, I trying to play Factorio, but it bothers me that I have to move the cursor with the right joystick instead of the left joystick. Can you help me somehow on that?

[@the_boy0821]

I plugged in my controller and it vibrates but nothing comes up when it’s connected

[@ashrose5537]

Ok so my r2 l2 don't register through steam but it work on Xbox game pass and other games just not steam games

[@Len_J_]

Either windows or steam detects my sidewinder controller as an Xbox 360 controller?! I have tried uninstalling/replug. Any advice pls! 🙏

[@DustyPorter]

I'll be honest, I've never tested a Sidewinder. If you learn anything and figure it out come back and let us know.

[@Len_J_]

@@DustyPorter thx for the reply 🙏 however it just says best drivers already installed. V strange. I have the original install discs but they are very old probably not worth it? Thing is it works but works as an Xbox controller I am trying to get the ffb to work. There must be a setting in windows.as I feel it's trying to help, some sort of default mode/driver

[@Len_J_]

​@@DustyPorter Thx for the reply - I changed USB port and it is working better - the pop up recognised it as a sidewinder controller however it is still labelled as an Xbox 360 controller for some reason by MSFS. But it works fine, even the vibration.

[@SeanBodleyGuitarist]

Can you use 2 x PS5 Controllers on Steam for 2 player games?

[@XaviarTheBoss]

no

[@AverageYoutuber6615]

is it just me or is something wrong with the camera it Keeps glitching.

[@theoceanman6221]

This didn't help, when I change the layout in "define layout", it isn't saved.

[@PinkyFruitcake]

Hello *waves* New to Steam community - not getting on with keyboard and have plugged in my PS3 controller but it does not work :( It sees it - and allows me to assign keys, but I don't seem to be able to use it. My 360 controller does not have a cable. help!

[@angelariley5163]

AT 4:03 mine dont even do that cuz it says the controller settings is disables but half of my games r not even controller which sucks

[@AtlantaVice770]

I don't even see a settings option in steam big picture mode

[@paulmouatib9999]

I don't have the define layout option but I can see my controller and calibrate it. Does anyone have an explanation? EDIT: in opposition to what is said in this video, steam forced me to select the XBox configuration support in order to recognize my controller.

[@EyeGeeAre]

I also don't have that option :( I just want to play Fallout 76 with a controller heh

[@ItsTravis__]

Still not working for me and my controller is connected Bluetooth and wired

[@TussockyT4]

I did all that and my controller Stull doesn't work

[@Gaijin_Jhin]

The only thing i am having issues with is it shows xbox controller buttons when there is clearly a ps4 controller plugged in and ready to be used its driving me nuts and i dont own a xbox controller. Is there a way to force change this?

[@TOMfULLERy3011]

No that’s just how steam works, you always get Xbox prompts because it’s the most compatible with PC games and they just default to it

[@jahy1970]

This old software is no longer available in Steam

[@bobthe_cow]

My issue is my controller doesn’t even show to connet

[@georgjordis6337]

You don't need the big picture mode...

[@stro3277]

controller doesnt show up under bluetooth and never connects to steam

[@hyakkimaru1057]

if i want to stick to choosing controller settings on my game wich is rocket league without disconnecting my controller hod can i do that?

[@mangaroman2708]

How i can turn of vibration of my controller xbox360?

[@TheLuismaBeaTle]

Can I get help? I play csgo using the gyro to help me aim faster and it always worked smoothly; but I was playing RDR2 yesterday using DS4 for a Dualsense ps5 controller. And when I opened csgo I forgot to turn off DS4. I realized because my gyro wouldn’t work, so I exit CSGO and turn off DS4. But when I came back my gyro wouldn’t work, and I can’t get it to work again. Furthermore when I go to controller options I see that things changed: there is no rumble option and I have something called rearrange controller order as if I had several controllers connected and when I open it I see a list with « #controller_ps5 » as number one and « None » as numbers two to four. Help idk wtf is going on lmao

[@AAAAA-ks4qr]

i have an xbox race wheel how do i connect it?

[@codyshannon6866]

Just bought Azeron Game pad. Its giving me problems setting it up.

[@lifeofskiii]

What controllers work because me and other people in the comments controlers arent working

[@gamersparadise743]

has anyone been able to get an original snes controller to work with this? i am able to map everything except for the Dpad

[@maccheese7548]

hey, so im trying to connect my playstation controller to play superhot-i've got everything all set (i double checked to see if the config for the game saved and it did) but in game it isn't giving me an option to switch to my controller rather than keyboard + mouse. anyone know how to fix that by chance??

[@chunkymilkthe3rd]

What do I do when no controllers show up?

[@justindeleon268]

Anyone having this issue? Sometimes my controller stops working mid game. Like it’ll stay looking in one direction or it’ll be sluggish to respond randomly. Happens daily despite getting a new controller and new Bluetooth adaptor…

[@kaliman4013]

Little cuestion i can play snow runner on the onexplayer, the bottoms dont respond, can u help me??

[@LouieVguitar]

Is it possible to restore game controller settings into default? I used a downloaded preset config for a specific game but liked the original default one. I was wondering if there's a way to restore the game controller preset into default. Thank you?

[@williammassey4582]

So helpful!

[@Newbeejtk1]

If I have my base xbox chat headset connected to the xbox series x controller then connect that to my pc to use on steam will the chat headset work or do I have to have a separate chat headset connected to the pc separate from the controller??

[@ahmadazim4552]

great it helping me play on steam.

[@masculinist.8671]

thank you * gawk gawk gawk*

[@itssavvy2115]

Having trouble with 2k21 on steam with a ps5 controller. Analogs and X don’t work.

[@teddym2808]

Did you try disabling steam input just for that game.

[@ghezoi]

i go into sekiro and it dosn't work..

[@sw604games2]

Thanks for the help 🙂

[@straya_au_]

I did all this and still won't detect

[@Mista808]

My PS5 controller shows connected but does nothing when I'm on The Witcher 3. Which is weird because I was able to use my PS4 controller with the Witcher 3 years ago. I'm also able to use my PS5 controller with Rocket League and other PC games I have but those are not on the STEAM platform. Any ideas?

[@basketcasejacegaming8673]

Something similar happened to me recently with another game. Try to run Steam in Administrator. Some games are finicky and don't accept the steam overlay inputs unless you've ran it in Administrator.

[@TheCheif06]

hey man i cant jump while playing tf2 any help

[@Pagkosmios_Erastis]

it dont have define layout

[@sheldonvern]

it wont recosnize my ps4 control as a ps4 not xbox wtf!!!

[@redflamehaitham5211]

Does ps3 controller work?

[@drakesmith7600]

Anyone know how to increase the sensitivity of the right “joystick move”? In BF2042 it’s sensitivity is maxed at 100 but it’s still too slow for me