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Kodi can use several different types of game controllers, gamepads, joysticks, and other game input devices.
General guides
Once your controller is recognized by Kodi, follow this guide to configure the physical layout:
Once your controller's layout is configured, you can change the Kodi actions for each button:
Now that your controller is working, share your button map with the world!
If you are using a version of Kodi that includes Emulators, you can map each game platform separately:
Controller instructions
If your controller is not recognized by Kodi, follow the HOW-TO for your controller and operating system:
Windows
- HOW-TO:NVIDIA SHIELD controller on Windows 7
- HOW-TO:Wireless Xbox 360 controller on Windows 7
- HOW-TO:Fix iMON devices on Windows
PlayStation 4 controller
NVidia Shield controller
Troubleshooting
If buttons are being skipped while mapping your controller, you can try the solutions in this HOW-TO:
Krypton v17.0 has a bug where analog sticks get "stuck" (fixed in v17.1):
If Kodi is started without the correct version of joystick support:
To disable joystick support entirely:
- HOW-TO:Disable Joystick Support