Parsec allows clients to use any controller of their choice, but when they connect to a host computer, the host will convert it to a specific controller type. Press the button, or move the joystick, to map the physical button to the input option.Ensure 'State' for relevant button says 'Do something.'.

Click 'Map' on the button you want to remap.Select the specific controller you want to remap in the dropdown menu.

You should ensure the game on the host isn't mapped incorrectly either, in that case. If things are mapped properly on the client, the rest is up to the game on the host. If your controller seems to be mapped wrong, the main thing you should do is confirm where your buttons are are mapped to, and adjust mappings if necessary. If your controller does not work correctly, see our troubleshooting page for controller issues.

Start a game and play! (depending on the game, you may need to enable co-op or configure the game).

The host computer should play an USB plug-in sound, indicating that the controller has been added.

Press one of the face buttons on the controller(s) you want to use to add it to the host computer.

Connect to a computer on Parsec, via the Computers tab.

How to use a gamepad on the host computer If you do not see your controller in the list, see our section for 'Parsec can't see the controller on the guest' on our troubleshooting page for controller issues.

Press buttons on your controller and check that the 'State' section updates accordingly.

Select the specific controller you want to test in the dropdown menu.

Open the Parsec settings by clicking the 'Settings' cog.

Plug in or connect the gamepad on the client computer.

Using a gamepad Checking Parsec recognizes the gamepadīefore connecting, you can check that your controller is recognized by Parsec with these steps: Table of contentsĪdjust gamepad emulation settings on hostĭisable controller to keyboard and mouse conversion In the Windows version of the Parsec app, you can choose to have your virtual controller emulated as an Xbox controller or as a DS4 controller.

If your friends or guests prefer to use a gamepad, it should work out of the box, but some additional customization may be necessary depending on the gamepad type and/or player preference. The Parsec app enables gamepad input to be passed from client to host using our virtual USB driver.

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