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    Racing game uses keyboard only. How do I use my xbox controller with it?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by WhySoSerious, Jul 8, 2010.

  1. WhySoSerious

    WhySoSerious Notebook Consultant

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    Title pretty much explains it. I got a racing game, which is similar to Mario Kart called Sonic All Star Racing. But it uses stupid controls and theres no option to change the controls.

    I like using my xbox controller with games on my laptop. So I was wondering, is there a programme to trick my computer into thinking it's pressing keyboard letters (For example 'B', which accelerates) when really i'm just pressing X on my xbox controller.

    Is there a way to do this?

    Thanks.
     
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    all i have to do is plug mine in and it works perfect. Most games (I have played anyway) allow you to change the game controls
     
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    I was just about to get Xpadder and I went on the game and it worked with my controller. I feel quite stupid now lol.

    Thanks guys :)
     
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