Keyboards vs controllers! That’s a debate we don’t want to get into right now. Anyway, there are many players who have been playing MapleStory, the MMORPG, on their PCs through a controller. For those serious gamers, it certainly does free them to sink into their couches while they grind in the game. But at the end of the day, it is still a game and for some players, MapleStory is not detecting the controller. Well, let’s see if there are any fixes available.
With the new Go West update going live in the game right now, the influx of players has been huge. However, due to the update, many stability issues have surfaced in-game, which players have complained about. Although the developers have acknowledged the issue, an official fix for it hasn’t been released yet. In all of this, not having your controller detected by the game can be a serious frustration. So, have the developers said anything about this matter? Are there any effective workarounds? Keep reading to know it all.
MapleStory not detecting controller: How to fix it?
Unfortunately, there is no official or single universal fix for this problem. Players have been coming together to share potential workarounds for this issue specifically. Well, we have listed some of the best workarounds for you to try. Check them out.
Basic Checks
First things first, restart your PC and make sure your controller is working correctly by disconnecting and reconnecting it. Also, disconnect other peripherals to avoid any potential interference. Lastly, test your controller with other games to confirm it’s working properly.
Run Steam in Administrator Mode and Steam Input
The next workaround you can try is to right-click the Steam icon and select “Run as administrator”.Once done, open Steam, go to Library, and right-click on MapleStory. Select “Properties”, navigate to the “Controller” tab, and beside the Override for MapleStory option, select Enable Steam Input. If it’s already enabled, consider disabling it and then checking if the controller works now. After this, go to the homepage of the Steam client, then Settings. Next, select Controller then access the General Controller Settings tab. Here, make sure that the Controller Support configuration for your specific controller is enabled.
Download MapleStory via the Official Website
Another workaround that has come up is to download the game directly from the official MapleStory website instead of using Steam. This could bypass any potential conflicts or limitations within the Steam client. This has worked for some players so give it a try.
Update Controller Drivers
Outdated or missing drivers can often cause detection issues. To update your controller drivers: Connect your controller to your PC and open Device Manager. Find your controller under the “Human Interface Devices” or “Universal Serial Bus Controllers” sections. Right-click on your controller and select “Update driver”. Choose “Search automatically for updated driver software” and follow the prompts to install it.
Use Third-Party Software
Using third-party software like DS4Windows (for PlayStation controllers) or Xpadder is another workaround. Just download and install DS4Windows or Xpadder from their official websites. Follow the setup instructions to map your controller’s inputs. Once configured, launch MapleStory and check if the controller is detected.
Launch MapleStory using Steam’s Big Picture Mode
Another effective workaround is to launch MapleStory in Steam’s Big Picture Mode after running Steam as an administrator. To do this, right-click the Steam icon and select “Run as administrator”, then switch to Big Picture Mode by clicking the controller icon in the upper-right corner. Now, select MapleStory and launch the game.
With these workarounds, we hope that you are able to get back to playing MapleStory with your controller. We hope this guide has been helpful. For more gaming news and guides like this, keep visiting DigiStatement daily! Read more: MapleStory not responding with white screen: How to fix it
