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    Portal 2 splitscreen?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by shinakuma9, May 4, 2011.

  1. shinakuma9

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    Anyone know how to set this up on PC?
    I heard its possible but requires a second controller and stuff. I wouldnt mind doing this on my TV with a friend.
     
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    I have fav'd a post in the steam forums explaining how to enable it. But their forums are down due to some database maintenance. I will link you as soon as their forums get online.
     
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    Same as how you do it for L4D2 as they share the same source engine.
     
    ViciousXUSMC, May 4, 2011
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    do u guys know if we can use an external keyboard to play as player 2 rather than a controller?
    I cant get my controller to be detected as player 2...gahhhhhhhh
     
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    Are you using a PS3 or X360 controller?
     
    Phistachio, May 5, 2011
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    X360.
    I think i finally got it working but it was a PITA...
     
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    Man I never knew you could split screen the pc version of L4D 1 or 2, been getting my buddy to watch and switch off, thanks for this you guys! What other games can you play splitscreen on pc with? This by far is a huge downside to pc gaming.
     
    daranik, May 7, 2011
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    nevermind the game decided to go cahooey on me once my friend came over. I worked so hard to finally get the controller to be detected as p2 but it didnt work a single time when it was actually time to play.
    Stupid valve.
     
    shinakuma9, May 7, 2011
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    Did you make and execute the additional second slot controller config as described in the steam forums?
     
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    Yeah i did. It was messed up because i even tried emulating a joystick and stuff and it still didn't work. Blah...
     
    shinakuma9, May 7, 2011
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