Controllers for FFXI on PC

**Sepukku** · 2012-09-13 14:57

Ok so I've got two controllers, one "Wireless Xbox 360 Controller for Windows PC" and one PS3 plugged into my computer. Both have drivers installed and show up under Control Panel > Gaming Controllers and I can calibrate the analog sticks for both.

Now how do I get these to work on FFXI? Both, when logging into FFXI, do not move my character or operate the menus.

I am making my first attempt to play on PC after my PS2's HDD shit the fucking bed after 8 faithful years and I know nothing of PC programs run in conjunction with FFXI.

**hey** · 2012-09-13 15:43

You need to map the controlls. \PlayOnline\SquareEnix\FINAL FANTASY XI\ToolsUS\FFXiPadConfig.exe

**Ksandra** · 2012-09-13 15:46

1. you have to go to the ffxi config panel (should be an option in your start menu) to set up the controls specifically for ffxi.

2. the 360 should just work with that, the ps3 controller on the other hand needs the motionjoy program to work (for some reason windows hates sony or something so you have to do a work around.

http://www.motioninjoy.com/blog/moti...0004-available

**hey** · 2012-09-13 15:49

edit: OP, you can stop reading here.

Originally Posted by Ksandra

for some reason windows hates sony or something so you have to do a work around.

Installing drivers is not a work around, it's a requirement for literally all hardware.

**Asilius** · 2012-09-13 15:56

lol do not use motionjoy

**Ksandra** · 2012-09-13 15:56

Originally Posted by hey

Installing drivers is not a work around, it's a requirement for literally all hardware.

motionjoy is a program developed because windows blocks ps3 controllers from working even after installing the official drivers. That is what I was referring to.

**hey** · 2012-09-13 16:02

Originally Posted by Ksandra

motionjoy is a program developed because windows blocks ps3 controllers from working even after installing the official drivers. That is what I was referring to.

Windows doesn't block anything. The "official drivers" are not meant for ps3 controllers, and do not work with it. Windows does not come with drivers for a ps3 controller. It attempts to install a generic controller driver, but the driver isn't compatible with the ps3 controller. Hence, you need to find one that is.

**Ksandra** · 2012-09-13 16:04

then that is still a workaround. Motionjoy isn't just a install and run kind of program like other drivers

**hey** · 2012-09-13 16:06

Originally Posted by Ksandra

then that is still a workaround. Motionjoy isn't just a install and run kind of program like other drivers

Because the author of motionjoy wants you to run it constantly, in order to make money on ads. There are other ps3 controller drivers that are. It's not a work around, it's a driver.

**Ksandra** · 2012-09-13 16:08

ITT: hey doesn't know what "work around" means. good to know

**hey** · 2012-09-13 16:14

Installing drivers for a printer, or video card isn't a work around either. It's the only solution possible for computers not magically recognizing all hardware without knowing what it is.

**Ksandra** · 2012-09-13 16:16

Originally Posted by hey

Installing official drivers for a printer, or video card that allows you to just install and go isn't a work around .

ftfy, good thing that's not what we're talking about.

**hey** · 2012-09-13 16:25

Originally Posted by Ksandra

ftfy, good thing that's not what we're talking about.

I don't know what your hangup is on "official" drivers. Especially since probably half of the drivers your system uses are not official drivers, but third party drivers written by Microsoft. And there are other drivers you can just install and go, if that was the problem.

**Ksandra** · 2012-09-13 17:18

thing is, motionjoy isn't "just a driver" and it isn't just an "install and go" and I have yet to find one that is in regards to the ps3 controller. I've said my piece, this argument is so ultimately retarded, and you're an idiot for thinking it was worth discussing in the first place as it's completely irreverent to the matter at hand.

point is, 360 controller is a plug> install> play, ps3 needs more than that. That's all the OP needs to know about. If OP has other questions about it or has issues getting motionjoy to work (can be a pain in the ass in my experience) feel free to let us know.

edit, in regards to this:

Originally Posted by Asilius

lol do not use motionjoy

ya for the most part, motionjoy is utter crap BUT it's the only program I know of that doesn't require you to manually do some internal changes to your computer's system.

I've heard people are afraid to use it because it's from china and people think it's there to steal info on your pc, but I think that's tinfoil hats talking as I've used it for years without issues in that regard.

It is buggy as shit though, and can cause constant crashing on your comp. For some reason it won't even work on my husband's comp if the controller is plugged in (he uses a blutooth dongle so he can play wirelessly) and will crash the comp if he plugs the controller in to charge.

So for some it's not worth the effort to use. For me I use it though as I hate playing ff11/14 without one. XD

**Yugl** · 2012-09-13 17:28

If your choice is motionjoy or buying a different controller (Or PS2 controller + adapter), go with the alternative to motionjoy. That driver is such crap that you're better off spending money for the alternative.

**Deadgye** · 2012-09-13 17:35

When I started using my PS3 controller a while ago MotionJoy was the only thing available that worked on windows 7. Even if it's technically a driver, it is also a work around. I had to do a lot more than simply run an executable.

If you know of actual simple drivers that make the ps3 controller fully functional, why don't you post them for the OP instead of having a semantics argument that you started because you incorrectly think MotionJoy isn't a work around.

Also, calling Microsoft drivers third party isn't helping your semantics argument. The distinction that Ksandra made was that MotionJoy isn't written or made by either Sony(controller) or Microsoft(OS). This is in contrast to the majority of drivers, which are distributed through either Microsoft or the official manufacturer.

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I personally haven't had any problems with motionjoy. It works perfectly fine for me. I only use my controller via wire though.

**Ksandra** · 2012-09-13 18:20

Originally Posted by Deadgye

I personally haven't had any problems with motionjoy. It works perfectly fine for me. I only use my controller via wire though.

I've been lucky that the recent version hasn't given me issues, unless the wire falls out (happens often as cats love to jump on me). But it's been a headache for my husband for some reason.

Past versions though...ugh

**Sepukku** · 2012-09-13 18:47

I appreciate the responses, even if some were a bit off topic. I have got my controller functioning through FFXI Config. I cannot however get the 2nd analog stick to work on the Xbox controller. This leaves me with no way to adjust the camera and movement simultaneously, is there anyway to get the Right Analog stick on an Xbox360 controller to work?

I have POV Hat/Sliders on for D-pad for Menu, Left analog for movement. Currently have to hold a preset button to have the Left analog instead adjust camera, preventing me from adjusting both camera/movement simultaneously AND taking up a much-needed button as the LT/RT buttons do not work on Windows and accordingly I only have ten buttons (start, back, L3 R3, XYAB, and L1 R1 in playstation terms) as opposed to the twelve on PS2.

**Brill Weave** · 2012-09-13 18:50

Have you tried sucking less Sep?

You better be coming to Bismarck.

**hey** · 2012-09-13 19:05

Originally Posted by Ksandra

thing is, motionjoy isn't "just a driver"

Nope, it's also adware.

and it isn't just an "install and go" and I have yet to find one that is in regards to the ps3 controller

Look harder. There's at least one of them, which was popular before but fell behind when motionjoy took over, since it's so much better (particularly, the one i'm thinking of does not have a signed driver, and no bluetooth support).

I've said my piece, this argument is so ultimately retarded, and you're an idiot for thinking it was worth discussing in the first place as it's completely irreverent to the matter at hand.

The matter at hand was solved in the first reply.

point is, 360 controller is a plug> install> play, ps3 needs more than that.

Only if you use drivers that were specifically designed to require more than that, so the author can profit off it.

Even if it's technically a driver, it is also a work around. I had to do a lot more than simply run an executable.

That doesn't make it a work around. There are no problems being worked around by motionjoy. Any problems you have using a ps3 controller are caused by motionjoy.

Also, calling Microsoft drivers third party isn't helping your semantics argument. The distinction that Ksandra made was that MotionJoy isn't written or made by either Sony(controller) or Microsoft(OS). This is in contrast to the majority of drivers, which are distributed through either Microsoft or the official manufacturer.

Microsoft drivers aren't generally official.

If you know of actual simple drivers that make the ps3 controller fully functional, why don't you post them for the OP

http://www.davieslim.com/ps3/using-p...ler-in-windows

The first one there looks to be what i used to use. The driver is unsigned, and doesn't support bluetooth, but otherwise works fine. You'll need to run the file each time you restart your computer, but that can be done automatically easily enough.

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