If you’re using an Xbox Series S/X controller or an Elite Series 2 controller, you’re in luck! These controllers come with USB-C cables that should make it easy to directly wire your controller to the vast majority of modern Android devices, which can be useful if you want to use them temporarily with your phone without manually unpairing and re-pairing them to your main PC or console.įor wired Xbox controllers going back to the Xbox 360, you’ll need to first confirm which version of USB the charging port on your phone or tablet uses. Connecting a Wired Xbox Controller on Android If the pairing is successful, you should see the controller appearing under the “Currently Connected” section. Your controller should show up in your list of available devices. Once the light is blinking rapidly, let go.
Once you’re in your Bluetooth menu, it’s time to click “Pair new device.” While you do this, power on your Xbox controller by long-pressing the Xbox button and hold down the sync button at the top to put it into searching mode. Long-press the Bluetooth icon to enter your Bluetooth configuration menu or navigate to your Bluetooth configuration menu from your phone settings.
Check out what's being used by going to START -> Run - type in devmgmt.msc - you can disable / enable / uninstall drivers from here too.Connecting a Wireless Xbox Controller on Androidįirst, swipe down from the top of your screen to open your quick menu.
Swapping controllers may not fix the problem, as the driver could attempt to use the new controller in some cases as well.
To fix this, you must disable or uninstall these drivers and, if necessary, install an alternative driver (such as what's included with MotioninJoy or x360ce). And no, it isn't your fault! It is the fault of the drivers you are using with either your controller or keyboard & mouse. Though the traditional buttons are great as-is for the game. Note that you should also make sure to map / remap your controller to what you feel comfortable with if the default settings aren't good for you.
There is no fix / hotfix or patch required. These should two methods should do it for you. If it isn't working, then attempt using MotioninJoy or x360ce again. Now unplug the controller, restart your computer, plug it back in, then try the game. Go to START -> RUN -> devmgmt.msc - then locate your Controller, find the driver, and uninstall it. Try the game AND/OR the MotionJoy / x360ce in ADMIN / Administrator mode (you shouldn't have to, but give it a shot) Uninstall possible offending gamepad drivers Try restarting your computer (AFTER installing one of the above applications + their drivers) then try
Sometimes unplugging unnecessary USB items can help too by the way Some people have more luck when they plug their controller in AFTER the game is opened (oddly enough) Still not working? Then god hates you! Just kdding! (I think) Dark Souls Fix Controller If it doesn't work, then continue belowĤ) Copy the included DLL files into the directory with the EXE: xinput1_1.dll, xinput1_2.dll, and xinput1_3.dll If it doesn't, try the below method.ġ) Download and install x360ce (including the DRIVERS)Ģ) Copy c360ce.exe into your Dark Souls DATA folder where the darksouls.exe is locatedģ) Open the c360ce.exe and once done configuring, try the game out. They both work for EITHER controller so don't worry about the name.Ģ) Start MotioninJoy, go to the drivers tab to select your controller and install the driverģ) Go to the profiles tab, then select Xbox 360 Controller Emulator Try one, then the other (assuming that the first one doesn't help you). So there are two different drivers / softwares for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 controller emulation that I'm going to recommend.