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After booting into your game drive, follow these steps to set up your controller:
Step 1: Connect Your Gamepad
You can use a wired, 2.4GHz dongle, or Bluetooth controller.
Wired or 2.4GHz Dongle Controllers Simply plug them in—the system will recognize them automatically.
Bluetooth Controllers
These require manual pairing:
Make sure your computer’s Bluetooth is enabled.
Put your controller into pairing mode. For DS4 gamepad, long press [SHARE] and [PS] buttons simultaneously for 10 seconds until light indicator blinks.
Press [SPACEBAR] to open the Main Menu.
Navigate to: Controller & Bluetooth Settings > Pair Bluetooth Pads Automatically or Pair Bluetooth Device Manually
Select your controller from the detected devices list to complete pairing.
👉 Tip: If your controller isn’t detected, restart the system and try again, or disable nearby Bluetooth devices that might be causing interference.
Step 2: Controller Mapping
After successfully pairing, map your controller to ensure all buttons are working correctly.
Assign [SELECT] or [SHARE] as the hotkey.
Many popular controllers come pre-mapped, but manual mapping is recommended for best performance.
Step 3: Player Assignments
Once mapping is complete, confirm that each connected controller is properly assigned to a player slot. This ensures smooth multiplayer gameplay.
