How to play Fortnite on PC with controller

You just started playing Fortnite on your computer but you just can't get used to the mouse and keyboard. So you would like to use your console's controller to play on your computer, but you don't know how to do it. Well, then you will be happy to know that you are in the right place at the right time!

In fact, I'll explain shortly how to play fortnite on pc with controller and, as a final result, you will be able to use the controllers you have to play Fortnite on your computer just as if you were using a PlayStation 4 or an Xbox One. In case you need it, then, I'll also explain how to use PC-compatible controllers made by third-party companies.

Courage: what are you waiting for? Do you want to play Fortnite with the controller? Yup? Perfect, then read and put into practice the brief instructions below to reach your goal. I assure you that, in no time at all, you will have completed the procedure and you will be having fun on the servers of the very famous Epic Games title. There is nothing left for me to do, except wish you good reading and have fun!

Index

• Preliminary information
• How to play Fortnite on PC with PS4 controller
• How to play Fortnite on PC with Xbox controller
• Play Fortnite on PC with other controllers

Preliminary information

Prima di enter the dettaglio della procedura su how to play fortnite on pc with controller, I think it is of fundamental importance to explain to you which controllers are compatible with the Epic Games title and how this input method is managed by the game.

First, keep in mind that gamers who choose to use a controller on PC are divided from those who use a mouse and keyboard. Epic Games makes it available to dedicated servers for each input method, so as not to allow benefits from either side and ensure a better gaming experience.

As for compatible controllers, Epic Games has never released an official list, but in general all the most common devices are supported, from DualShock 4 di PS4 to the controllers of Xbox One e Xbox 360. The latter, however, must be connected to the PC via cable or via the official wireless adapter.

Unfortunately the controller di PlayStation 3, even if some users have managed to make it compatible through the emulator (practice that I do not recommend, as it could lead to problems with your account). Speaking of controllers made by companies from third partson the other hand, it is very difficult to say for sure whether a model is compatible or not. In fact, there are countless types of controllers on the market and the only way to understand if Fortnite supports them is to connect them to the PC on which the game is running. Generally speaking, however, controllers that use the same key pattern as those for PS4, Xbox One, and Xbox 360 are compatible.

How to play Fortnite on PC with PS4 controller

Il DualShock 4 is the controller that comes in the retail box of the PlayStation 4 and you may therefore want to learn how to use it to play Fortnite on your computer. Well, it is one of the pads officially supported by the game, so making it work is very simple.

In fact, you just need to take the microUSB/USB cable you use to charge the controller and use it to connect the pad to one of the USB ports of your computer. At this point, your operating system will automatically recognize the DualShock 4 and install its drivers (if needed). You just have to start Fortnite to play with your controller.

As for the controls, the default ones are: directional arrows o left analog to move, right analog to rotate the view, press and hold theleft analog run across, X to jump, L2 to aim, R2 to shoot or use the pickaxe, L1 to switch to the previous weapon, R1 to move to the next weapon, O (circle) to enter construction mode, O (circle) + R1 to change the type of construction, square to reload, down arrow to use the emotes, up arrow to manage inventory, button touchpad to view the map, button Options for game options and hold theright analog to squat.

It should be noted that the suggestions related to the buttons designed for the Xbox controller, as Fortnite has implemented those by default. To change the type of suggestions go to lobby of the game and press the button Options of the controller.

After that, press the key X of the controller above theicona dell'ingranaggio I awarded R1 by going to the card with thepad icon. At this point, press the button X on the controller above the item PlayStation 4, present under the words "Controller platform“, And press the button triangle to apply the changes. Perfect, now you should see the correct suggestions and no longer have problems with the controls.

How to play Fortnite on PC with Xbox controller

I controller per Xbox One and Xbox 360 they are among the most used by gamers on computers, especially among those who use the Windows operating system. For this reason, Fortnite has native support for this type of pad as well.

So, you just need to connect your controller to one USB port computer, using the cable provided, and wait for the operating system to recognize and install the pad. If, on the other hand, you have a wireless controller, you may want to consider purchasing theofficial adapter, sold separately.

For more details, I recommend that you check out my tutorial on how to connect the Xbox 360 pad to the PC. After that, you just have to launch the Epic Games title to start playing with the controller on your PC.

Speaking of controls, the default ones are: directional arrows o left analog to move, right analog to rotate the view, press and hold theleft analog run across, A to jump, LT to aim, RT to shoot or use the pickaxe, LB to switch to the previous weapon, RB to move to the next weapon, B to enter construction mode, B+RB to change the type of construction, X to reload, down arrow to use emotes, up arrow to access inventory, button View / Back to access the map, button Menu/Start for game options and hold theright analog to squat.

Controls for Xbox One should already be set to default after plugging in the controller. If this is not the case, I invite you to change the appropriate option by going to the Settings and selecting the voice Xbox One from the card dedicated to the controllers.

Play Fortnite on PC with other controllers

The market is chock full of computer controllers made by companies that have nothing to do with Sony or Microsoft. Usually the pads of the most famous manufacturers, such as Logitech e Thrustmaster, are compatible with Fortnite, but this is not always said. In fact, each model is different and the fact that Epic Games has not provided official information related to compatible controllers does not help.

My advice is, therefore, to contact one of the controller per console described in the previous chapters, which can also be purchased individually. If, on the other hand, you already have a PC pad, I recommend that you simply try a connect it and start Fortnite. If it doesn't want to work, try unplugging and reattaching the cable after the game has started.

In the case of incompatible controllers, some users have decided to use emulators capable of making pads compatible that are not, but I do not recommend using this method, since there could be problems with the Epic Games account.

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If it helps, I have tried the Goourc controller (now called GARY&GHOST), which is fully functional with Fortnite on PC and works with the same keys as the official Xbox 360 pad.

However, support for third-party controllers is handled by Epic Games, which it may decide not to make them compatible anymore through a normal software update. Therefore, I advise you to keep this thing in mind when purchasing a controller.