Controller Detection

Controller Detection

GameAtlas can detect connected game controllers and surface them as part of the system and game information experience.

Controller detection is useful for confirming that the operating system can see a device before troubleshooting a game-specific input problem.

GameAtlas does not replace controller configuration tools such as Steam Input. Instead, it provides a quick system-level view that can help narrow down where an input issue is occurring.

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What GameAtlas Can Detect

Depending on the operating system and available device information, GameAtlas can identify connected controllers such as:

• Xbox controllers
• PlayStation controllers
• Generic XInput controllers
• DirectInput devices
• USB gamepads
• Bluetooth controllers
• Other supported HID game controllers

The exact device name shown depends on what the operating system reports.

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Why Controller Detection Is Useful

Controller problems can happen at several different layers.

For example:

Controller hardware
        ↓
Operating system
        ↓
Steam Input / SDL / XInput / DirectInput
        ↓
Game