Hello, I might be an idiot

[hoot hoot]

But how do I use my gamepad with this game? I have an Xbox controller and it's connected fine, but no inputs seem to register with PoE2 at all. I can only seem to swap controls between WASD and Mouse controls, which I was using initially, but now I'd like to play with a gamepad. Steam says it's compatible.

What am I not getting here?

[Kashra Fall]

Have you used a controlled on steam before, or is this your first time?

If it is your first time, it's suggested you go into steam big picture mode and set a controller calibration/configuration, that will bypass any game limitations and use what you specifically set. Helps a lot on games with bad dead zones.

I'm not sure if this is your issue mind you, but just a suggestion.

[hoot hoot]

Originally posted by Kashra Fall:

Have you used a controlled on steam before, or is this your first time?

If it is your first time, it's suggested you go into steam big picture mode and set a controller calibration/configuration, that will bypass any game limitations and use what you specifically set. Helps a lot on games with bad dead zones.

I'm not sure if this is your issue mind you, but just a suggestion.

I'll check, but I use a controller often with Steam games. Makes it easy to do low-intensity cardio exercises while not being bored to death.

[opAw←G]

You can only change to controller in the main menu of the game and it sucks because then you can't use M/K.

[nicetobehere]

For some reason the game only recognizes one source of input at a time. You need to use the controller from the menu screens for it to work in game.

[hoot hoot]

That explains it. I was trying to do it in-game.

Hopefully they change this so it's easier to swap between control styles, but at least it works.

[What does monke do?]

It is quite annoying having to go to the login screen just to swap inputs if I ever feel like I want to change to controller to be honest,

[Amalgamut]

Controller implementation is half baked like POE1. You have to login with controller. There’s no on the fly switching like D4 and others. Just laziness on GGG’s behalf really. POE1 is exactly the same in this regard. So I wouldn’t hold your breath on a better implementation of controller / KB&M on the fly with the sequel.

[The Real Fragamemnon]

Anyone who paid to be a beta tester for this game is an idiot.

[Amalgamut]

Originally posted by The Real Fragamemnon:

Anyone who paid to be a beta tester for this game is an idiot.

Your ownership of POE2 confirms that. Welcome to the club!