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    How can I configure my 360 controller for Battleifled 3

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by goha14, Oct 31, 2011.

  1. goha14

    goha14 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have an Alienware M14x I got battlefield 3 and of course 360 controllers dont work, I hear some people are playing with it, I just cant figure how, help please!
     
    goha14, Oct 31, 2011
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    I think you need to reinstall a driver on it, I was about to do it, but I wasn't too sure if you can re use it for the xbox. Or I could be totally wrong.
     
    niko2021, Oct 31, 2011
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    dragonx254 Notebook Geek

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    Well I can get a PS3 controller to work on my laptop (same procedure as a 360)

    BUT, does BF3 even support controller input?
     
    dragonx254, Oct 31, 2011
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    I do not believe that BF3 pc supports a controller. though I could be wrong
     
    instantcold, Oct 31, 2011
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    goha14 Notebook Enthusiast

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    What's the procedure exactly? you just plugged it in and played?
     
    goha14, Nov 1, 2011
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    long time since ive played with ps3 controller but i think you download something for it. its not a case of just plugging it in and playing i think. google search or youtube will show you.
     
    smokingjam, Nov 1, 2011
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    you need to download a firmware from microsoft, but im not sure if you can re convert it back to xbox, there are a few guides on youtube/google if you type in "how to use an xbox 360 controller for pc."
     
    niko2021, Nov 1, 2011
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    I downloaded a tool called "MotionJoy".

    The computer will recognize the controller, but you need to have the drivers and such from Motionjoy.
     
    dragonx254, Nov 1, 2011
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    Why would you want to use a controller?! The headshots are so much sweeter with a mouse!
     
    evilras, Nov 1, 2011
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    goha14 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Xpadder worked like a charm but I have a problem that the game is running incredibly slow, not really sure why
     
    goha14, Nov 3, 2011
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    Joy2Key is another program you can use to remap controller buttons.
     
    TwelveV, Nov 3, 2011
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