Change controller (gamepads) order on PC

hymness1

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Hey there!

I have somewhat of a problem, not a big one, but I'm asking anyway.

I got 2 controllers as of now. A DualShock 3 (using Xinput Wrapper) and a Logitech F710. Both of the controllers are working fine. I prefer to use the DS3.

When both controllers are connected, it seems like the "default" controller is the Logitech F710, as if it was bound to "player 1". In the majority of games, it's not a problem, since I can play with the DS3 nevertheless. However, in some games, like Rogue Legacy, I can't use the DS3 if the F710 is connected.

I could just unplug the F710 dongle, but I fear to lose the dongle (it's kinda small). I can go in Device Manager to deactivate the F710, but I need to reboot after that.

When I play local multiplayer, like in Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed, The player using the DS3 (AKA me!) is at the bottom, because I'm player 2. LIKE I'D LET MY GF BE PLAYER 1?!? :)P)

Using the Microsft X360 Accessories software, the F710 is indeed identified as player 1 and the DS3 as player 2, which makes me think the problem doesn't come from the games but from Windows 7 itself.

Any idea how to put the DS3 as default controller "player 1"?

Thanks!
 
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If you're running your games through an emulator you can configure which controller is which player from within the emulator options. For other games such as steam games where you want to use a specific controller it's pretty much the same thing. If the game supports controllers then go into the options on the main menu of the game and go to controller configuration and select your controller.

Hope this helps,
Tony

Tony Doughnuts

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If you're running your games through an emulator you can configure which controller is which player from within the emulator options. For other games such as steam games where you want to use a specific controller it's pretty much the same thing. If the game supports controllers then go into the options on the main menu of the game and go to controller configuration and select your controller.

Hope this helps,
Tony
 
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hymness1

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I understand what you say. However, I'd like the PC to use the DS3 as the first and default controller. I can't find a way to do it. Even if I change the Default gamepad to use under advanced controller properties in Devices and Printers it still won't use it as the default controller.