Easy Pool Fix and Aim Guide

Easy method to correct the pool controls without any additional software and a tip to align your shots easily.

Introduction

The pool minigame has a severe issue when taking shots, the horizontal sensitivity on the right joystick is extremely unforgiving, making the shots that should be straight go all over the place. To fix this, we'll use Steam's built in controller settings and remove the horizontal movement from the right stick when playing the minigame.

I show how to do this with a Xbox One controller, but it can be done with any controller Steam officially supports (dualshocks, Xbox 360, even switch controllers).

After, I'll show a aiming tip we can use in any Yakuza pool minigame: the mighty ruler.

Fixing the Controls

Easy steps:

1 - Open Steam in Big Picture mode;
2 - Launch the game;
3 - Press SHIFT + TAB to open steam overlay;
4 - Select "Controller Configuration":


5 - Select the "Joystick Move" square:


6 - On the "Output Axis" dropdown, select "Vertical Only":


7 - Click "back", then "done" and go back to the game.
8 - That's it, all your shots will line up perfectly.

Don't forget to go back in the controller options and reset the changes after you're done.

Fixing the Controls (with the new/beta Steam UI)

Easy steps:

1 - Launch the game;
2 - Press SHIFT + TAB to open steam overlay;
3 - Select "Controller Settings" at the bottom:


4 - Select the "Edit Layout" button:


5 - Select "Joysticks" on the options list on the left:


6 - Click on the cog for "RIGHT Joystick Behavior":


7 - In the "Output Axis" option, from "Both Vertical & Horizontal" change to "Vertical Only":


7 - Click "back" a couple times, then close the controller setting window and go back to the game.
8 - That's it, all your shots will line up perfectly.

Don't forget to go back in the controller settings and reset the changes after you're done.

Aiming Your Shots Easily

What you wanna do here is grab a ruler or a piece of paper. Anything straight.

When aiming, press Y (or triangle) to get the view from above. The secret to aiming is making a line connecting the edge of the target ball with the edge of the cue ball and the hole. Like this:



You'll wanna use the dpad to make slight adjustments so that the edges of both balls and the hole make a straight line.

Just use your ruler or paper against the screen and slightly adjust the cue ball until everything is lined up. Then press A (or X) and make the shot. If you did the controller fix above, your shot will go perfectly straight and in the hole.

Another example:


You can use this aiming trick in any Yakuza. Hope this helps! :)

[D357r0yR]

as others have already said, you can also use the mouse for taking shots as it doesn't affect the horizontal sensitivity. I just tried this and suddenly all my shots landed where they were supposed to.

[JedM]

Still relevant in Y4 too, thanks!

[thiagom123]

Thank you very much, this was very helpful in Yakuza 5

[Caspertfg1]

Thank you for the guide it was very helpful. I might be a bit late on this but I want to add there is a way to get the same result without messing with any settings. Line up your shot with the controller like normal and confirm it. When its time to pull back the cue back use your mouse, this lets you precisely pick the power you want then instead of moving the mouse forward let go of your mouse and just hit the confirm button on your controller the cue will shoot forward perfectly straight every time.

[GOTTEM]

ruler technique work like a charm, i just beat expert rotation game with it

thanks !

[Omelette du Fromage]

You're right Samurai Oco! I'll fiz the picture when I get back from vacation. Tks for pointing it out.

[Samurai Oco]

Thanks for the guide! And you even added the beta interface part! But you wrote down "Left Joystick" on that new part, shouldn't it be "Right Joystick" or am I missing something?

[kirbo]

@Discount Garbo if i may add my 2 cents, i opted to use the mouse for this and it worked perfectly, didn't have to thinker with controller settings and just used the aiming strat to play

[Ah! Must Be Italian]

Yeah I fixed it on my own after I made the comment, just made it harder to find the stuff but thankfully got it done. It's insane how much easier this was after doing this. Without it I doubt I would ever be able to do these challenges.

[Omelette du Fromage]

The new/beta steam UI changes the layout a bit, but it's still possible. I add a section in the guide with the steps on the new UI, see if you can do it.