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Horizon Zero Dawn – Fix: Controller Not Working on PC

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Fix: Controller Not Working on PC

In this tutorial, you will find steps to make the controller (gamepad, joystick) work with Horizon Zero Dawn.

 

 

Method #1

  • Launch the Steam.

 

  • On the top left, click on Steam.

 

  • Go to the Settings.

 

  • Click on the Controller.

 

  • Click on the “GENERAL CONTROLLER SETTING” button.

 

  • Select/Check your gaming controller. For example, PlayStation Configuration Support.

 

  • Then go back and click on the OK button.

 

  • Launch the game and check your controller.

 

 

Method #2

Download the Xbox 360 Controller Emulator: https://www.x360ce.com

 

  • Click on the “Download for 64-bit games” button.

 

  • It supports all joystick versions, including the PS4, Logitech controller.

 

  • Run the x360ce_x64.exe application in the Horizon Zero Dawn folder.

 

  • Click on the Create button.

 

  • Extract the zip to the folder where Horizon Zero Dawn is installed.

 

  • Make sure the USB is plugged in.

 

  • Click on the Create button.

 

  • Click on the Next button.

 

  • Click on the Finish button.

 

  • Go to the Game Settings tab.

 

  • Click on the “Apply/Synchronize Settings” button.

 

  • Click on the OK.

 

  • Go to the Controller 1 tab.

 

  • Click on the Save button.

 

  • That’s all, you can play the game now.

 

  • 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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Indiana
Indiana
August 8, 2020 9:42 pm

The Xbox game controller still doesn’t work, I try the method 2 and nothing, I hope you can help me

Bushcor
Bushcor
August 9, 2020 1:06 pm
Reply to  Indiana

Indiana.
Just follow the instructions, step by step.

regards!

Tod
Tod
November 13, 2020 10:01 am
Reply to  Bushcor

I have the same problem the settings don’t want to switch to controller , it stays as mouse and keyboards even though i did the 2nd method, can you help me please

Bushcor
Bushcor
August 9, 2020 1:00 pm

Thak you Bro!
Method 2 working for me!

you made my weekend!
work like charm!

RaiseYaVoice
RaiseYaVoice
August 10, 2020 10:51 am

Getting an error message when hitting Apply/Synchronize Settings. Followed it step by step.

It’s crazy anyway, since im using a wired Xbox 1 gamepad anyway, which is also not detected.

Kawesh
Kawesh
December 5, 2020 5:05 pm

It doesn’t work with wireless xbox360 controller though

Dj
Dj
January 14, 2021 6:45 am

guys , I was able to make it work , 1st use all game version of the software , it s more recent , 2 instal the virtual controller emulation in issue tab ……

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