Game Controller Problem

[Stívarðr Reynitré]

Recently bought a bog standard USB game controller from Amazon. I've plugged it in and gone through basic calibration which is fine according to windows. But in trying to play F1 with it just now, I don't even think it knows it's there!!!

Any ideas??

CoD MW also proving a problem with it...though less so as FPS with a keyboard makes me feel retro!!

[Ishan]

Some PC games detect certain limited controllers only & what about CoD MW? Is it not being detected or not responding appropriately? Have you installed the proper drivers for it?

[Jaketh]

If this is the game you mean this list should help

http://community.codemasters.com/for...ntrollers.html

[Crazyeyesreaper]

Codemasters doesnt use of DX Input anymore which is what most standard PC controllers are, you need to use X Input controller, which is essentially the input of the XBOX 360 controller some Logitechs etc etc.

they did the same thing to me i have a Saitek P990 used it for like 5 years with no problems but with Dirt2 F1 2010 and Dirt 3 so i just bought a Logitech branded X input controller for $20 and called it a day.

basically any game marketed as Games for Window uses X input for the controller. keep that in mind for the future.

[Jaketh]

Codemasters doesnt use of DX Input anymore which is what most standard PC controllers are, you need to use X Input controller, which is essentially the input of the XBOX 360 controller some Logitechs etc etc.

they did the same thing to me i have a Saitek P990 used it for like 5 years with no problems but with Dirt2 F1 2010 and Dirt 3 so i just bought a Logitech branded X input controller for $20 and called it a day.

basically any game marketed as Games for Window uses X input for the controller. keep that in mind for the future.

Alot of games are using that now, you pretty much need to buy a wired Xbox 360 controller to ensure support in most games, GTA 4 and Battlestations Pacific are other examples

[Crazyeyesreaper]

Resident Evil 5
The Last Remnant
Dirt 2
F1 2010
Dirt 3
GTA IV
Batman Arkham Asylum
Street Fighter 4


etc etc all use X input. some will let you use DX input but for general usage a 360 controller is pretty much mandatory at this point .

[Jaketh]

at least its cheap now, they used to be 60 bucks

[Crazyeyesreaper]

yea logitech also makes a decent one its smaller but has those dumb fans to keep your palms cool they actually work reasonably well

$25
http://www.logitech.com/en-us/gaming...s/devices/7360

this is what i used got it for $20 new in box
http://assets.logitech.com/external/...ler%20for%20PC

[Jaketh]

I like fanned controllers, i have an ancient Nyko usb controller from like 2005 that has two fans on the handles

[Crazyeyesreaper]

yup thats what the Logitech is its basically an exact copy lol Logitech one was release 2006 there not bad i prefer the Nyko ones now.. logitech back then was the right size for my hands, now its a bit small, still works but not as comfortable as it once was.