How do I get the game to use my HOTAS?
I have a Saitek x-52. It's hooked up, but the game's not recognizing it. It's set to keyboard and mouse. Maybe a dumb question, but I don't see where to switch it to HOTAS controls, Thanks
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After troubleshooting this further I found that Xbox 360 elite controller is detected but non of my joysticks. Found the culprit though. You need to turn off "Generic Gamepad Configuration Support" in Steam > Settings > Controller > General Controller Settings.
Here:
Ensure you UNTICK Generic Gamepad Configuration Support, then exit out and reconnect your HOTAS. Restart the game and go to options -> controls and scroll down to the bottom of the list and you should see your HOTAS listed there like here:
Sorry had to repost this as the first post failed. Anyway, this bug should not have gotten past QA but anyway, it did and this fix solved my issue. Hope it helps you and others out.
Good Hunting.
Mine was already switched off so unfortunately this is not a valid workaround for everyone
- @chrustec How do you even get to that screen? Under my controls, I only have Keyboard/Mouse & Controller sections. No joystick despite it being plugged in and working.
I did try disabling that Generic Gamepad Config thing, but it was already disabled for me.- @PDXLAN_JMan Yeah that screen wont show if the game is not seeing the joysticks. I was not 100% sure my fix would work for everyone but it was a start. Try plugging in a 360 controller if you have one or other gamepad to see if it picks up a controller either - this is different to hotas/joystick. Also try verifying your game files as well just in case something else is screwy. Also try unticking other gamepad options - it does appear to be something to do with the way steam translates controllers to the games via steam controller support. Also which HOTAS sticks do you have? make sure that firmware is updated on them as well. Also go into the steam controllers section with your joysticks connected to see if they display if they dont then there is other issues at play.
I realize you were replying to the other user but in interest of keeping discussion going on the issue:
Using the origin version so whatever the steam problems are shouldn't be affecting me.
Drivers/Firmware up to date. Have verified game files.
Using a Thrustmaster TWCS Throttle + T.16000M flight stick
Xbox controller works w/ no issues.
- @chrustec Thanks worked like a charm, even without disconnecting hotas. just had to untick box
What are you using? Your response is vague.
- @SuperChadMonkey Try reading the whole thread. Even pics are included so a monkey could do it 😉
