How to use my xbox controller for mw2

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Arminius Jul 20, 2014 @ 9:20am

How to use my xbox controller for mw2

I've tried running the game through the big picture that steam has but even that doesnt work.

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Black Blade Jul 20, 2014 @ 9:25am

You have the controller connected before you run the game? and did you look in the game sittings?

ᴠᴀʀ Jul 20, 2014 @ 9:27am

Did you test and calibrate the controller from the control panel (XBOX controller is listed there)

If it's not available, install the XBOX 360 drivers and make sure you're using wired connection or Wireless receiver.

http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/en-us/d/xbox-360-controller-for-windows

Last edited by ᴠᴀʀ; Jul 20, 2014 @ 9:28am

Arminius Jul 20, 2014 @ 9:41am

Originally posted by sm0:
Did you test and calibrate the controller from the control panel (XBOX controller is listed there)

If it's not available, install the XBOX 360 drivers and make sure you're using wired connection or Wireless receiver.

http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/en-us/d/xbox-360-controller-for-windows

I dont see the xbox controller tab on my Control Panel

Arminius Jul 20, 2014 @ 9:43am

Originally posted by Black Blade:
You have the controller connected before you run the game? and did you look in the game sittings?

It doesnt say anything about controller compatiabilty in the settings

ᴠᴀʀ Jul 20, 2014 @ 9:44am

Originally posted by Spawk:
Pretty sure MW2 doesn't have controller support on PC.

If that's the case, forget about it.. (unless someone wants to recommend a crappy solution like xinput)

Arminius Jul 20, 2014 @ 9:48am

Originally posted by sm0:
Originally posted by Spawk:
Pretty sure MW2 doesn't have controller support on PC.

If that's the case, forget about it.. (unless someone wants to recommend a crappy solution like xinput)

Actually do you know how to access the console in mw2?

ᴠᴀʀ Jul 20, 2014 @ 9:49am

Officially? No

It's possible, but not allowed for MW2 and above. Modifications made usually result in a VAC ban for most cases.

Arminius Jul 20, 2014 @ 9:51am

Originally posted by sm0:
Officially? No

It's possible, but not allowed for MW2 and above. Modifications made usually result in a VAC ban for most cases.

Not like it matters considering Punkbuster is little to nothing now.

ᴠᴀʀ Jul 20, 2014 @ 9:52am

MW2 and above is secured by VAC, not PB.

I don't give instructions how to receive a VAC ban.

ᴠᴀʀ Jul 20, 2014 @ 9:58am

Originally posted by Spawk:
Originally posted by sm0:
Officially? No

It's possible, but not allowed for MW2 and above. Modifications made usually result in a VAC ban for most cases.
I'm not encouraging anyone to experiment, but I doubt that using programs to remap buttons to a controller will get you a VAC ban. It doesn't seem like it gives you an unfair advantage, and you're not modifying core game files. However, I'm certainly no authority on VAC, so don't take my word as the truth.

Don't forget that we're talking about Activision here. They (And IW) have set up really harsh rules for the PC community, not allowing mods (So they stripped away easy accesss to console, mods , And modified packages that include custom scripts / commands.

Even the FOV unlockers are caught by VAC, and creating modifications for access to what i've mentioned before, it's simply too big of a risk to say what's safe and what's not. So the allround policy around every COD game from MW2 and up -> don't mod/modify anything.

Better safe than sorry.

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Arminius Jul 20, 2014 @ 10:14am

Originally posted by sm0:
Originally posted by Spawk:
I'm not encouraging anyone to experiment, but I doubt that using programs to remap buttons to a controller will get you a VAC ban. It doesn't seem like it gives you an unfair advantage, and you're not modifying core game files. However, I'm certainly no authority on VAC, so don't take my word as the truth.

Don't forget that we're talking about Activision here. They (And IW) have set up really harsh rules for the PC community, not allowing mods (So they stripped away easy accesss to console, mods , And modified packages that include custom scripts / commands.

Even the FOV unlockers are caught by VAC, and creating modifications for access to what i've mentioned before, it's simply too big of a risk to say what's safe and what's not. So the allround policy around every COD game from MW2 and up -> don't mod/modify anything.

Better safe than sorry.

But do you really wanna send the rest of your life wondering? lol

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ᴠᴀʀ Jul 20, 2014 @ 11:11am

You think I'm guessing?

Like I said before.. I'm not handing out advice how to get a vac ban.
I don't care if it's working or not. There's advice you can give about console commands and modding in Source games, but for COD MW2 + it's a totally different story.

If you really want to know, go here :
http://steamcommunity.com/app/10190/discussions/

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Arminius Jul 20, 2014 @ 5:16pm

Originally posted by sm0:
You think I'm guessing?

Like I said before.. I'm not handing out advice how to get a vac ban.
I don't care if it's working or not. There's advice you can give about console commands and modding in Source games, but for COD MW2 + it's a totally different story.

If you really want to know, go here :
http://steamcommunity.com/app/10190/discussions/

Dude chill out. If I get banned for being curious then so be it.

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