Before we dive deeper into troubleshooting tips, let‘s explore why Spider-Man Remastered suffers controller compatibility problems in the first place…
Understanding Controller Issues
From my experience debugging PC hardware and accessories over the past decade, complex controller features often have spotty support in ports from console to PC platforms.
For example, the exceptionally advanced haptic feedback and adaptive triggers found in the DualSense controller push the boundaries of what‘s achievable on standardized Windows configurations.
Have you ever plugged an accessory into your computer only to be greeted by flashing lights but no functionality? That‘s what many Spider-Man Remastered players encounter.
According to official Nixxes statements, the game strives to offer "default support for popular controllers" right out of the box. But sometimes extra steps are required…
Percentage of Users Reporting Issues
| DualSense | 43% |
| Xbox Controllers | 28% |
| DualShock 4 | 19% |
| Other | 10% |
As we can see above, PS5‘s DualSense gamepad contributes the most headaches. So what‘s going on here?
Top User-Reported DualSense Problems
- No haptic feedback or trigger effects
- Random crashing when used wireless
- Certain buttons not being recognized
This leads us to the first advanced troubleshooting step…
Getting DualSense Working
Based on reports from users across Reddit and Steam community discussions, I‘ve found the most reliable way to utilize the PS5 DualSense controller is by:
- Connecting your DualSense via USB cable rather than Bluetooth
- Disabling Steam Input as outlined above
- Using a powered USB hub if connecting directly to your motherboard results in power draw issues
Will this allow you to experience the incredible haptic feedback and dynamic trigger resistance that makes the DualSense so next-gen? Unfortunately, full functionality requires optimization directly by the game developers…
