Controller Fixes
Controllers fail in two ways: the PC doesn’t see them, or the emulator maps them wrong. Pairing fixes come first, mapping guides follow.
Platforms in this hub
Status is checked against the project's own repository and release channels.
8BitDo
ActiveThird-party controllers with multiple input modes. The wrong mode is the most common cause of 'not detected' reports.
DualSense
ActivePlayStation 5 controller. Works over USB or Bluetooth; Steam's PlayStation configuration support handles most mapping.
Switch Pro Controller
ActiveNintendo's controller. Pairs over Bluetooth with a specific button combo; works with Dolphin and Switch emulators.
Xbox Controller
ActiveThe most common PC gamepad. Bluetooth pairing and driver faults cause most 'connected but not working' reports.
Start here — common problems
Each page bundles 15–30 real questions with short, executable answers.
Most-searched fixes
Titles are written to match how players actually search.
Controller profile migration
Save a per-pad profile before swapping hardware, then check which port the emulator assigns so two pads stop sharing Player 1.
Controller rumble not working in emulators
Check the pad's motor support and the emulator's vibration backend, then switch to XInput or rebuild the pad profile when force feedback never starts.
8BitDo button mapping
8BitDo buttons feel wrong when the profile is off. Open the 8BitDo app, load the right profile, then rebind the back buttons.