Arcade stick works in Steam but not in SF6

[Klopz]

The only other time I tried to connect and configure a controller to Steam, it was complicated for me. And it's still complicated for me. I bought a arcade stick and got it to work in Steam (tested buttons, calibrated, etc). But it's unresponsive in SF6. The only thing I can see that may be wrong is when I go to the controller general settings and enable Steam override (in Steam controller settings as well as Steam "specific game" controller settings), there's a blue dot next to the controller (the controller that works in all Steam games). But there is no blue dot next to "Generic Controller" option. It does say it's enabled though. I'm sure I'm missing something super obvious, any help?

[aRkedos]

Does your stick have a switch where you can set different modes (like switch between ps4, ps5, pc)?

[Klopz]

Yes it does. Its set to Steam (default), didn't change it, and it does work in Steam, configured buttons and tested. Do you know how to get the blue dot to show up next to "Generic Controller?

[Grampire]

What brand stick is it?

[MowTin]

Did you go to Steam > Settings > Controller

There could be an option to enable it there.

Another possibility is, I once had a problem where Dragon Ball Z Fighters would not work with my controller. I had to delete some kind of binding file and restart the game for it to work. It seems it was "bound" to a previous controller I used. Have you changed controllers?

[Boss of this Gym]

I have a similar issue but its PC recognizes stick but not steam, I use joytokey to get around it

[Samvega]

Originally posted by Brontay, Artex:

Yes it does. Its set to Steam (default), didn't change it, and it does work in Steam, configured buttons and tested. Do you know how to get the blue dot to show up next to "Generic Controller?

Try it in different modes. Steam will work with PS mode, Switch mode etc.

P.S. if it's a Mayflash, or uses similar a controller board, it won't work properly with motherboards using Intel USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller 1.0. Here's a thread about that issue, how to diagnose it, and how to fix it: https://old.reddit.com/r/fightsticks/comments/gfqqmr/mayflash_f500_elite_connection_issue/
The easiest fix is just to use as cheap USB2.0 hub, which will completely sidestep this host controller. It allows me to use my Mayflash on my older living room PC (from 2014), and also my Victrix Procon BFG (wired AND dongle). Both of them don't work without going through a USB hub because of this Intel Host Controller.
Furthermore, my Mayflash only works in the middle setting (not PC / XInput!) through the hub.

[GalaxyCat]

You have to set the joystick in your devices settings in Windows. You go to bluetooth, and if the stick is plugged in, remove it, and re-plug it. Then it should pop up. You will still have to use the mouse and keyboard but as far as a battle you have to set the buttons, and should do fine.