Ranch Simulator – Fix: Controller Not Working on PC

by Falagar / Game Guides, Ranch Simulator / 04 Feb 2021

If your controller isn’t functioning properly in Ranch Simulator, follow these structured solutions to resolve the issue.

Method 1: Configure Steam Controller Settings

(For PlayStation, Xbox, or Generic Controllers)

Launch Steam and ensure it is updated.

Navigate to Steam > Settings in the top-left menu.

Select Controller > General Controller Settings.

Enable your controller type (e.g., PlayStation Configuration Support).

Click OK to save changes.

Restart Steam and launch Ranch Simulator to test the controller.

Note: Always connect the controller before launching the game. Connecting mid-launch may cause recognition issues.

(For outdated or corrupted drivers)

Open Device Manager:

Right-click the Windows Start button.

Select Device Manager.

Expand Human Interface Devices and locate your controller.

Right-click the device and select Uninstall Device.

Restart your PC with the controller connected.

Windows will automatically reinstall the drivers.

(For non-Xbox controllers requiring emulation)

Download x360ce:

Visit x360ce.com and download the 64-bit version.

Install the emulator:

Extract the downloaded files into the Ranch Simulator installation folder.

Run x360ce_x64.exe and click Create to generate configuration files.

Configure the emulator:

Follow the setup prompts to map your controller inputs.

Navigate to the Game Settings tab and click Apply/Synchronize Settings.

Save configurations in the Controller 1 tab.

Ensure the controller remains connected and launch the game.

Falagar

He is the founder and editor of Magic Game World. He loved gaming from the moment he got a PlayStation 1 with Gran Turismo on his 7th birthday.
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