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[Dmons]

Hi, that's my first day playing Hawken and I have a question about controller, because I'm not sure if it would work. It's PS3 controller, but it worked properly when I played Fifa on PC. So my question is what do I need to set to play with this controller_

[Modius]

i would google your requirements, but it depends on your machine also...I use an Xbox 360 Controller because i can't co-ordinate my fingers using a mouse and keyboard

Admittedly I think Hawken was built with Xbox 360 functionality in mind, I remember it just worked outright. Not sure about PS3 controller though...

Heres what another forum member said:

Maybe it's about having options_ Maybe controllers put less strain on some people's hands than a keyboard (mine have both been broken)_

Anyway, I use a PS3 controller. This is my setup:

[A]: Interact
[B]: Repair
[X]: Use Item
[Y]: Ability
RT: Secondary Fire
LT: Primary Fire
LB: WHATEVER
RB: Weapon Utility
Dpad Up: Toggle Map
Dpad Dn: Request Assistance
Dpad L/R: Cycle Item
L3 (click left stick): Hover
R3 (click right stick): Boost/Dodge
START: Toggle Scoreboard
SELECT: Spot Enemy

[Dmons]

Ok, thanks for you answer. I will try to find something

[plons]

i tried ps3 controller ..;all goes fine except it does not work in hawken ....

[hendman]

Apart from the possible difficulties you might encounter in hawken when using a controller, there is also this: http://www.techspot....ole-gamers.html

[SS396]

Xbox 360 wired controllers work great out of the box (and current drivers) with no issues.  You can even use the headset and mic too.  I'm sure the wireless controllers work well too, but they require the Xbox usb dongle, and I'm not sure the headset will work over wireless, I'd say it doesn't work on PC.

As far as getting a PS3 controller working in the game, I'm afraid you are going to need a little bit of extra software.

I'll do some research and get back to you.

[SS396]

OK,

Research done, and good news.  

My current OS is Windows 7 64-bit (other OS's results may vary)

I was able to get a PS3 controller setup to be emulated as a Xbox 360 controller.  This effectively tricks any game including Hawken into thinking the PS3 controller is a Xbox360 gamepad and works perfectly.  You only have to reset your keybindings to defaults with the device enabled to see that it maps the keys and buttons to the controller and works exactly as advertised.  The only slightly difficult issue is getting the software installed and the drivers loaded.


Step one, get required hardware:

Obviously you need a PS3 controller (sixaxis recommended for vibration)  (It is what I had laying around)

For wireless operation you need a bluetooth adapter that supports 2.0+EDR format.  (If you don't have a compatible bluetooth adapter you can simply leave the PS3 controller connected to the computer).

Bluetooth adapter

(the brand I used is part number "BT-USBT" its a Sabrent brand micro usb bluetooth adapter with voice data support)  

http://www.amazon.co...T/dp/B002SBF108

I got it at the local Frys electronics for like 4.99 or so.  Other brands might work, but I can guarantee that this one did function correctly.  Check their bluetooth comparability on their website.

http://www.motioninj...btcompatibility

Step two, download the software called "motionjoy" (no sick jokes needed, I didn't name it)

http://www.xinputer....1001_signed.zip

Install it, accept the defaults, at the end let it run "DS3_tool"
Once that comes up,  
Plugin the PS3 controller using a standard USB cord.
Then go to the driver manager tab, and click the device and check the box to the left
and select load driver.

If you see an error, unplug and replug your ps3 controller.  (I had to do that once or twice to get things loaded)

If you want wireless

Then insert the Bluetooth adapter, and select it and load the driver for it also.

Once both of those devices show a green checkmark on the right under the motionjoy area, go to the profile tab

Select the 5th option "Xinput->default" Xbox 360 controller emulator.

You are done.
Congrats.


Heres a link that I used that helped me if you get into troubles.
http://www.gamefront...roller-on-a-pc/

Good luck and have fun.

Disclamer: I provide no "support" for this, contact the program creator for that.

[DzNuts187]

there any way it could be played with moga pro controller_