How to set up a joystick on a PC

Controls in computer games are very convenient, in fact, they do not require improvement. In addition, there are a lot of different manufacturers of gaming accessories, thanks to which control becomes even more convenient. However, even this avid gamers it becomes scarce. What should you do if you have a huge monitor and a favorite game, but it’s uncomfortable to sit back to back or with the keyboard on your knees? - That's right, connect the joystick. How to do this will be discussed in this article.

How to connect a joystick

First you need to figure out which gamepad you need to connect. We are not talking about the manufacturer, but about the types of joysticks. There are two - one-dimensional and multidimensional. The first ones allow you to perform manipulations up and down, left and right. The latter allow you to control an object in several planes.

There are differences in the type of connection to other devices: wired, wireless.

Best compatibility with WIndows operating system are gamepads from Microsoft, not directly, but from subordinate consoles such as Xbox. They have a very simple circuit connection with devices. To connect to a computer, you need to turn on the device, select “Devices” in the “Options” window, then “Add” device» and select the lowest item.

note Bluetooth is required for connection.

After detection, automatic binding to the computer will occur, the gamepad will launch every time a connection is established. It is also worth remembering that the adapter function may not be available in some parts of our country, and indeed the planet. Before attempting to establish a connection, you should check for updates to your device.

There is no need to think that connection is only possible with a device from the company of the same name. Absolutely not, you can use any other controller. A simple way is to connect via USB, if you have all the necessary updates and drivers, respectively. If everything is in order, the connected device will begin to fully function without any settings in the system. Direct control settings will need to be made in the game itself.

If the drivers required for the connected device are not installed, this is an easily solvable problem. After connecting you need to log in in the dispatcher devices, select the device there, click on it. A window will open in which you need to select the “update configuration” item, that’s it. The system will independently find the necessary drivers on the Internet and install them.

To connect wirelessly, you must have Bluetooth on your PC. Click on the “Share” button, then go to the Notification Center. Select “All settings”, then “Devices”. Launch Bluetooth, device detection function. After a few seconds, the gamepad will be detected by the system. Click to the desired name, then click “Create pair”. The connection is complete. You don’t need to make any settings, just directly in the game itself.

How to set up a joystick correctly

What should you do if, upon connection, you need to immediately configure the joystick? There may be situations when it is needed for games that do not have a “settings” item. To calibrate the device, a USB cable is required. Settings are made through the Control Panel. You need to left-click on “Hardware and Sound”, then “Devices and Printers”. When you open the last item, the connected gamepad will be displayed.

You need to right-click on it to see the initially installed configuration. Select the item “Calibration of axes”, click on the peculiar “cross” on the screen displayed device. The calibration process is simple; you need to install the same “cross” exactly in the center of the device. Next, confirm using a joystick instead of a keyboard in games.

However, even detailed settings will not be able to ensure full compatibility of the device with the game. The thing is that some games do not fully support joysticks, or do not support them at all. Even in this situation, there is a way out, but you will have to resort to installing third-party software. Setting up which can take a lot of time, especially if the game is old.

Tips for use

There are many subtleties in using joysticks in computer games. Let's pay attention to some of them.

You should not connect more than one joystick with the same technology. The thing is that their signals can merge into one single one, then the players’ actions will be confused. Certainly, exists software to fix this problem, setup will take time. Easier to use gamepads with different technologies.

It is also worth taking into account the fact that not all games work with both technologies connected devices (Xinput, Directlnput).This nuance should be taken into account when purchasing a device for a specific game, or simply by asking about this issue on the Internet.

REFERENCE! The maximum connection of devices using the first technology is 4, the second is slightly more, although in normal situations more than 2 - 3 are not required.

Setting up a plug-in joystick is a rather complicated issue, primarily because they were not originally intended for use in PC games. But in the modern world this is possible, after going through a series of programs and activities for debugging, calibration, and configuration, you can achieve the desired result. Even if the game does not support turning on the joystick, this can easily be solved by using third-party programs.

Joystick does not connect

The first thing you need to pay attention to when this problem occurs is the presence of visible defects on the connected device. Maybe, he once fell, which led to sad consequences for his “insides”. If there are no visible consequences of the breakdown, perhaps the reason lies much deeper. However, it will not be possible to carry out diagnostics using a PC, since it does not connect to it. What to do? Check functionality on the console (if available). If not, take it to the service center and describe your problem. Diagnostics of the device will not take much time; specialists will tell you exactly what the problem was when connecting, and provide advice if necessary.

If everything is in order with the joystick, you should proceed to analyze the next thing - the PC. First you need to check it with several antivirus programs for third-party malware. If no threats are detected, this does not mean that everything in order. The next step is to scan the system for possible problems with the registry, operating system, installed, or, conversely, missing drivers. If you find any of these, eliminate them using special utilities or manually. Even if both devices are working properly, there is still no guarantee that the device will be connected.

Next comes Bluetooth adapter, which is supposed to be used to wirelessly connect the controller to a computer. Its scanning is much more complex. There may also be mechanical defects that even the service cannot eliminate. The solution in such a situation is to purchase a new adapter.

With a wired connection, the problem may lie in the USB cable. Check it with other devices, if everything is fine, then it is not at fault.

Well, the last reason is the lack of necessary software and drivers to connect and operate the device. Updating the driver database and installing special software from the official website of the manufacturer will help solve this problem. gamepad.