Using your gaming controller with your computer
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 11:22 pmThis is an easy step by step guide to connect your gaming controller [Xbox 360, PS3, PS2, etc.] to act as the cursor on your computer! You can also use it to play games.
1. Make sure you have an adapter to USB. For example, PS2's require a PS2 to USB adapter to work.
2. Plug the controller into your computer via USB, and let the driver install.
3. Download this link:
4. Open and run the program.
5. Create a new Configuration, name it whatever you want.
6. This is where it get's a little tricky. Under the Joystick 1 tab, you will see Axis, Slider, and other Titles as you scroll down. Double click AxisX till you see a box pop up. Select the Mouse tab.
This is now to personal preference. AxisX controls your right joystick and it makes it go left (<0) or right (>0). AxisY controls your up(<0) and down (>0). Set these up to your personal settings, making sure that both (<0) are negative [for example, (-60)] and that both (>0) are positive [for example, (60)]. Be sure that AxisX says horizontal and AxisY says vertical.
Now if you want to add buttons [like right click, left click, and the wheel] scroll down on the Joystick 1 tab till you see Button 1.
You can set a specific button to right click, left click, or whatever. It's just a simple click box. Select it and then you will be able to use it like a mouse.
Now for me, I use a PS2 controller. Button 1 is the Square, Button 2 is the X, Button 3 is the O, and Button 4 is the Triangle.
Button 5 is R1, Button 6 is L1, and so forth.
If there are any questions, post them here or PM me!
1. Make sure you have an adapter to USB. For example, PS2's require a PS2 to USB adapter to work.
2. Plug the controller into your computer via USB, and let the driver install.
3. Download this link:
4. Open and run the program.
5. Create a new Configuration, name it whatever you want.
6. This is where it get's a little tricky. Under the Joystick 1 tab, you will see Axis, Slider, and other Titles as you scroll down. Double click AxisX till you see a box pop up. Select the Mouse tab.
This is now to personal preference. AxisX controls your right joystick and it makes it go left (<0) or right (>0). AxisY controls your up(<0) and down (>0). Set these up to your personal settings, making sure that both (<0) are negative [for example, (-60)] and that both (>0) are positive [for example, (60)]. Be sure that AxisX says horizontal and AxisY says vertical.
Now if you want to add buttons [like right click, left click, and the wheel] scroll down on the Joystick 1 tab till you see Button 1.
You can set a specific button to right click, left click, or whatever. It's just a simple click box. Select it and then you will be able to use it like a mouse.
Now for me, I use a PS2 controller. Button 1 is the Square, Button 2 is the X, Button 3 is the O, and Button 4 is the Triangle.
Button 5 is R1, Button 6 is L1, and so forth.
If there are any questions, post them here or PM me!
