How to use a gamepad on the host computer If you do not see your controller in the list, see our section for 'Parsec can't see the controller on the guest' on our troubleshooting page for controller issues.
Open the Parsec settings by clicking the 'Settings' cog.Plug in or connect the gamepad on the client computer.Using a gamepad Checking Parsec recognizes the gamepadīefore connecting, you can check that your controller is recognized by Parsec with these steps:
Table of contentsĪdjust gamepad emulation settings on hostĭisable controller to keyboard and mouse conversion In the Windows version of the Parsec app, you can choose to have your virtual controller emulated as an Xbox controller or as a DS4 controller. If your friends or guests prefer to use a gamepad, it should work out of the box, but some additional customization may be necessary depending on the gamepad type and/or player preference. The Parsec app enables gamepad input to be passed from client to host using our virtual USB driver.
