The joystick does not work in Blur. How to set up a gamepad: three effective ways

Introduction

Probably many would like to play games on a PC using a joystick, everyone has their own reason for this. But 100% you haven’t found a working way to play, since the PC only sees Joey from Microsoft, and you are disgusted by the design/price. Let's say you have a joy from PS or any other. This guide is especially for you!

Your joysticks will not work just like that, but they will charge, i.e. you won't be able to use them. To begin, simply connect the joystick to the PC via cable.

Hooray! The program sees our controller! But we are in no hurry to launch games. Click the New button and select XInput.

A new window with settings will appear.

If you have a different joy, it doesn't matter. Click on the gamepad again and click on “new”. A window with a pink spot will appear. Under the pink window, click on “open”. Select the Controller Images folder, it contains a bunch of images, specifically for different gamepads. This was done in order to avoid confusion with button placement.
Have you chosen? Great! There are several more sections below. In order. Click on the “sticks”. Well, everything is simple here, we click on the square next to “turn on”, we are asked to move the stick back and forth, we do the same with the second one. Did you notice that 2 round sticks appeared? Drag them to the picture where these sticks are shown. We do the same with the “cross”, “buttons” and “triggers”. Notice that we include the buttons above the triggers in the “buttons” section.
We've done it and click "accept". We save the profile and the template for joy and you can play.

P.S. This is all done with Motionjoy Local enabled. About Better DS3 with other gamepads, like defenders, etc. I can’t tell you exactly how it works, I’ve only used joysticks from PS3 and PS4.

A gamepad (joystick in common parlance) is an extremely convenient tool for games. Majority modern projects on PC in gaming industry designed to work specifically with the Xbox 360 controller or Xbox One. There are small exceptions when the game is also able to distinguish a Sony gamepad, but this is very rare.

However, what if you don’t have expensive accessories like a Microsoft or Sony gamepad? Let's say that you purchased a completely ordinary gamepad from a not very popular company, for example, DeTech, which modern games simply refuse to detect. How to set up a joystick on a PC for games of this type?

To play games on a PC, you don’t need to have a gamepad from a popular company: you can configure any gamepad to work properly. It is in this article that we will look at various ways to configure conventional joysticks.

How to set up a joystick on a PC for games?

So, you have at your disposal an inexpensive but good gamepad that is not registered in any way by any modern toy. Why is this happening? The thing is that most inexpensive gamepads are made using the DirectInput input standard, which will allow you to reassign buttons on the device.

Most games are designed to work with devices using the XInput standard, which ensures full compatibility with the Xbox 360 gamepad. Simply put, a gamepad with XInput input will be detected in almost every game (yes, there are exceptions) as Xbox controller 360. Gamepad DirectInput, accordingly, will not work. Yes, in some games it will be able to be identified as a control device, but setting up the joystick control in this case will be incredibly problematic, and sometimes even impossible.

Don’t throw your DirectInput joystick in the trash and run out and buy a branded device, right? Right! Using a program called x360ce, you can make all games think that you have an Xbox 360 gamepad connected.

First, you need to go to the official website of the developer of this emulator (that’s exactly what it is) and download it to your computer. First of all, you need to decide what bit size your game is. All modern games are 64-bit applications, while most older games are 32-bit. After downloading the desired version of the x360ce emulator, place its executable file (x360ce_x64.exe or x360ce.exe) in the folder with the game executable file.

Ok, we did it. Okay, now you need to configure the emulator itself to work in the game with your gamepad. Connect the gamepad to your computer and run the x360ce emulator executive file, located in the folder with your game. The following x360ce emulator window should open in front of you:

The emulator will tell you what to do with it correct operation requires the xiput1_3.dll file and will prompt you to create it. Click on the “Create” button to have the emulator create this file in your game folder. Next, you should see something like the following picture:

Check the box next to “Search for settings automatically,” as well as the box next to the “Search the Internet” option. Then click on the “Next” button, after which the following window should appear in front of you if everything went as it should:

Now you should see a window with settings for the layout of the gamepad buttons. Take the connected gamepad in your hands and try to press a few buttons on it, if everything went well, you will see button press signals. If not, then in your “Controller” tab the red square will be lit and there will be no click signals.

If this situation occurs to you, then of course you can start trying to set different profiles for the controller in the layout settings, but we recommend that you simply collect the layout and then configure it yourself. To do this, click on the “Clear” button, after which you will get a clean screen like this:

Now all you have to do is assign each button to your gamepad individually. To do this, click on the button's drop-down menu, select "Record" (with a red circle), and then press the button on the controller to assign it to the selected location. You should get something like this (depending on the gamepad):

Assign the keys to your controller to match those on your Xbox 360 controller. Once you're done, click on the "Save" button and close the x360ce emulator window. Then launch the game you need and make sure that the emulator settings have been made correctly.

That's it. Using the x360ce emulator, you can make many video games think that a regular gamepad connected to your computer is a gamepad from Xbox consoles 360. Finally, I would like to point out one more small aspect of this whole problem: some gamepads are capable of switching between DirectInput and XInput modes, for example, some device models from Logitech are capable of this.

If you have such a gamepad at your disposal, then you do not need to use the x360ce emulator or another software- just switch it to XInput mode and all games will think that an Xbox 360 gamepad is connected to the PC.

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In this tutorial you will find steps to make x360ce work with Blur. This method also works with any game – just do the same easy steps, no special skills needed to make any controller work as an Xbox 360 gamepad. Emulator allows your controller (joystick, wheel, gamepad, etc.) to operate as the most common device, recognized by most of the game s without any additional settings and workarounds.

1. The first step is to download x360ce zip file from official site. You have to select 32 or 64 bit version (same as the version of Blur you use). If you don’t know the version of your game or download wrong one accidentally, you will be notified later and have a chance to use another version.

2. Now we have to find the installation folder of your game. You can easily do this by looking into game shortcut settings or finding the game in your Steam library list. If you choose the Steam variant, right click the game name and select “Properties”.

3.Navigate to “Local files” tab and press “Browse local files...” button.

4. Now you need to find the folder with Blur executable. In the example picture they are located in Binaries / Retail subfolder. You need to extract downloaded x360ce ZIP file to folder with your game executable file.

5. Click on x360ce exe file with the right mouse button and select “Run as administrator” from dropdown menu.

6. You will see window with warning – “xinput 1_3.dll was not found. This file is required for emulator to function properly.” Don't worry, just click “Create” button to make them appear.

7. When x360ce will inform you that new device was detected, use automatic search for settings from internet– just hit “Next” button.

8. Click "Finish", when installation completed.

9. Hit the "Auto" button to make all settings set to defaults. Confirm changes by clicking “Yes” in popup window. All the buttons will be filled automatically.

10. Now just hit "Save" button to make all your settings saved. You can also change assignment buttons before hitting “Save”, if you like.

Now you can normally launch Blur and use your controller with x360ce emulator– it will be starting automatically with each game launch.

For games. After all, if you purchase a device in a store, the likelihood that it will initially work correctly is extremely low. That is why it is worth understanding all the intricacies before sitting down to play.

Why configure your gamepad?

As mentioned above, before starting the game, you first need to configure the gamepad. There are a lot of games using a joystick, so this article will be useful to a wide range of gamers. But it should be explained why it is necessary to carry out configuration, while the device must be prepared initially.

It’s worth making a reservation here: if you purchase a gamepad from XBox, then most likely it will function perfectly, but a device from another company is unlikely. This is the case because games designed for a joystick are cross-platform. This means that the developer makes them not only for PC, but also for PlayStation and XBox. And the game, accordingly, supports the device of these two flagships of the console industry.

Speaking in simple language, if you have a third-party device, then you must know how to configure the gamepad, because otherwise it will not function correctly or will not start working at all.

Settings via control panel

So, let's get started with the story of how to set up a gamepad for convenient game. First of all, the simplest method will be discussed, which does not involve downloading additional applications. Configuration should be carried out using standard Windows utilities.

First you need to log into the control panel. To do this, select the section of the same name in the Start menu. Once you have done this, a window will appear with a large number of icons, but we are only interested in one - “Devices and Printers”.

Now you will see images of all devices connected to your personal computer. Among everything, find images of your gamepad. Now you need to right-click on the icon and select “Game Control Device Settings” from the menu. Next in the window you need to open the properties of this device.

Let's move on to the final stage. In the window you see a number of fields that need to be filled out. Each field requires entering a key on the keyboard, which will be activated when you press the corresponding button on the gamepad. Fill in all fields and then click "Save".

Now, when you enter the game, all assigned buttons should function properly. But if this is not the case, do not despair, now another way will be discussed on how to set up a gamepad for games.

Setup using x360ce

If the above instructions did not help you, you need to move on to other methods. This time you will need the help of third-party software, namely x360ce. This is an XBox 360 gamepad emulator. It makes any game appear on the PC as a device connected to an XBox joystick.

After downloading, you need to configure the program. This is not a difficult task, so everyone can easily cope with setting up this application:

1. After downloading the archive, place the files from it in any folder on your computer.
2. Now open the x360ce.exe file from this folder.
3. If the controller is connected correctly, you will hear a characteristic signal upon startup.
4. At the bottom, click on All templates will open in front of you.
5. From the list, select Thrustmaster Dual Tigger 3 in 1 Rumble Mods.
6. Click the Load button.

Now, when you press the gamepad buttons and interact with the sticks, you will see that the corresponding buttons on the controller image will light up. If this is not the case, then change the preset or assign the desired buttons manually. After everything is done, click the Save button and close the window.

All that remains to be done is to copy the files from the folder, namely: x360ce.exe, x360ce.ini, xinput1_3.dll - to the root folder of the game. The root folder is the one in which the launcher is located. To find it, you can right-click on the game's shortcut and select "File location". A folder will open in which you need to place all the above files.

Setting up a gamepad using XPadder

So, now let's look at how to configure a gamepad using the XPadder program. We can say that we are now moving to heavy artillery, since this program it no longer emulates the controller, but the keyboard of your PC, that is, you assign keyboard keys to the gamepad. This is a universal method, because with it you can play games from the device, even if they do not support joystick control at all.

So, let's set up the program:

• In the program window, click on the joystick icon, which is located at the top left of the window.
• Click "New".
• From all the buttons, select "Open".
• In the window that appears, open the controllerimages folder. It contains pictures of different gamepads. Select yours and click “Open” (if you haven’t found yours, select any).
• In the left panel, select "Sticks".
• In the box, check the box next to "Enabled". Following the instructions, press left, then right.
• A circle will appear on the joystick image, move it to the left stick.
• In the stick settings window, check the box next to “Enabled”, only now on the right, and repeat all the steps, but move the circle to the right stick.
• In the left panel, select "Cross".
• Check the "Enabled" box and follow the instructions to press the appropriate buttons on the gamepad.
• Drag the cross in the picture to the desired location.
• In the left panel, select "Buttons".
• Press all the gamepad buttons one by one. Squares will appear on the pictures: drag them to the corresponding buttons.
• In the left panel, select "Triggers".
• Press the left and then the right trigger.
• Click "Accept".

Now you just have to click on the white squares to assign the corresponding keys on the keyboard.

Now you know how to set up a gamepad using Xpadder.

What to do if the gamepad is not configurable?

Of course, there is a possibility that all of the above methods will not help you. Unfortunately, this only means one thing - the gamepad is faulty. All that remains is to take it to the store and demand the money back or exchange the device for another.

So you have learned how to set up a gamepad. PC games, of course, are controlled using a keyboard and mouse, but it is much more convenient to lie down on the couch and, picking up a joystick, enjoy your favorite activity.

If you are faced with the fact that Blur slows down, crashes, Blur does not start, Blur does not install, controls do not work in Blur, there is no sound, errors pop up, saves do not work in Blur - we offer you the most common ways to solve these problems.

First, check whether your PC's specifications meet the minimum system requirements:

• OS: Windows XP/7/Vista
• Processor: Pentium D Dual Core 3.4 Hz/Intel Core 2 E6300/AMD Athlon 64 x2 3800+
• Memory: 1 GB (XP)/2 GB (Windows 7/Vista)
• Video: video card with 256 MB of video memory, compatible with DirectX 9.0c, supporting 3D acceleration technology
• DirectX 9.0c
• HDD: 10 GB

Be sure to update your video card drivers and other software

Before you remember the worst words and express them towards the developers, do not forget to go to the official website of the manufacturer of your video card and download the latest drivers. Often, drivers specially optimized for them are prepared for the release of games. You can also try installing a later version of drivers if the problem is not solved by installing the current version.

It's important to remember that you should only download final versions of graphics cards - try not to use beta versions, as they may contain large number no errors found or corrected.

Don't forget that games often require installation for stable operation. latest version DirectX, which can always be downloaded from the official Microsoft website.

Blur won't launch

Many problems with launching games occur due to incorrect installation. Check if there were any errors during installation, try uninstalling the game and running the installer again, after disabling the antivirus - often files necessary for the game to work are deleted by mistake. It is also important to remember that in the path to the folder with installed game There should be no Cyrillic characters - use only Latin letters and numbers for catalog names.

It also doesn’t hurt to check if there is enough space on the HDD for installation. You can try to run the game as Administrator in compatibility mode different versions Windows.

Blur is slow. Low FPS. Lags. Friezes. Freezes

First, install the latest drivers for your video card; this can significantly increase the FPS in the game. Also check your computer's load in the task manager (opened by pressing CTRL+SHIFT+ESCAPE). If before starting the game you see that some process is consuming too many resources, turn off its program or simply end this process from the task manager.

Next, go to the graphics settings in the game. First of all, turn off anti-aliasing and try lowering the post-processing settings. Many of them consume a lot of resources and disabling them will significantly improve performance without significantly affecting the quality of the picture.

Blur crashes to desktop

If Blur often crashes to your desktop slot, try to start solving the problem by reducing the quality of the graphics. It is possible that your computer simply does not have enough performance and the game cannot run correctly. It's also worth checking for updates - most modern games have a system automatic installation new patches. Check if this option is disabled in the settings.

Black screen in Blur

More often than not, the problem with a black screen is an issue with the GPU. Check if your video card is compatible minimum requirements and install the latest drivers. Sometimes a black screen is a result of insufficient CPU performance.

If everything is fine with the hardware and it meets the minimum requirements, try switching to another window (ALT+TAB), and then returning to the game window.

Blur won't install. Installation stuck

First of all, check if you have enough HDD space for installation. Remember that for the installation program to work correctly, the stated amount of space is required, plus 1-2 gigabytes of free space on the system disk. In general, remember the rule - there should always be at least 2 gigabytes of free space on the system disk for temporary files. Otherwise, both games and programs may not work correctly or may refuse to start at all.

Installation problems can also occur due to a lack of Internet connection or unstable operation. Also, do not forget to pause the antivirus while installing the game - sometimes it interferes with the correct copying of files or deletes them by mistake, considering them viruses.

Saves don't work in Blur

By analogy with the previous solution, check the availability of free space on the HDD - both on the one where the game is installed and on the system drive. Often save files are stored in a documents folder, which is located separately from the game itself.

Controls don't work in Blur

Sometimes game controls do not work due to multiple input devices being connected at the same time. Try disabling the gamepad or, if for some reason you have two keyboards or mice connected, keep only one pair of devices. If your gamepad does not work, then remember that games are officially supported only by controllers defined as Xbox joysticks. If your controller is detected differently, try using programs that emulate Xbox joysticks (for example, x360ce).

Sound doesn't work in Blur

Check if the sound works in other programs. After that, check whether the sound is muted in the game settings and whether the sound playback device to which your speakers or headset is connected is selected there. Next, while the game is running, open the mixer and check if the sound there is muted.

If you are using an external sound card– check for new drivers on the manufacturer’s website.