Xbox One controller

[david.wi1952]

Hi Guys

Can the Xbox One controller be used in Open Rails?

Thanks, David

[scottb613]

Hi Guys

Can the Xbox One controller be used in Open Rails?

Thanks, David

Hi David,

I can't drive trains without one.

You need a program called "Joy2Key" to translate the joystick/button output to keystrokes - it's $7.00 and works flawlessly and greatly improves my enjoyment of driving trains. Kicking back in your favorite chair instead of hovering over your keyboard is a game changer.

https://joytokey.net/en/

IMG_1191 by Scott B, on Flickr

Regards,
Scott

[CSRX]

Not something I have done, but it can be done as Scott mentioned. I actually use the controller for Train Sim World 2 as well, it's way more comfortable to work with!

[bigjohn]

this is very interesting, what type of controllers can be used? I don't have Xbox or PS,as this is the only game I use.

[bigjohn]

I just bought an Xbox S, one terabyte, and downloaded that joy to key thing. Thank's for this Tip

[scottb613]

Hi John,

I'm not sure of the various brands - I use two different Logitech Controllers - the one in my picture is wireless and I also have a wired version. The wired version was pretty cheap. It has to be a controller compatible with a PC.

Here's my profile I use for Steam Locomotives - I have another for Diesels. Profile attached to help you get started.


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Joy2Key Open Rails Profile:
ORTS.zip

Regards,
Scott

[=FI=Ghost]

You can use any joystick or a joypad as long as it's recognised by Windows.

[qballbandit]

HAVE to try this soon, thanks Scott!!!

[scottb613]

HAVE to try this soon, thanks Scott!!!

Hi Neil,

If you don't have a controller - you can probably pick up the Wired Logitech I mentioned - plus the Joy2Key software - for less than $30.00. Well worth the price of admission - as I loathe using the keyboard for input - hunting down appropriate keys with proper finger placement is a complete immersion killer for me. When you get used to the controller - changes don't even require thought - your fingers just know what to do probably much like driving a real locomotive.

The Joy2Key software - can alternate different keys with each subsequent button press - build short simple little macros - and can press a different key depending on how long you hold the button in. It's pretty slick and fairly easy to setup.

If you ever need help - just ping me.

Regards,
Scott

[Vince]

I have an XBox1 which uses wireless controllers.
How does one get the XBox controller to talk to my desktop computer system?
thanks,

[R. Steele]

I have an XBox1 which uses wireless controllers.
How does one get the XBox controller to talk to my desktop computer system?
thanks,

Would a USB wireless mouse plug work?

[derekmorton]

Would a USB wireless mouse plug work?

If the device is recognised by windows as a wireless device, most mouses will be bluetooth.

Vince,

Any wireless card or usb wireless device.

[CSRX]

I have an XBox1 which uses wireless controllers.
How does one get the XBox controller to talk to my desktop computer system?
thanks,

If you have a Bluetooth connection, it will work with a wireless Xbox One controller, so as longs as it's a Bluetooth capable controller.
Would be a solid controller and not the split line section around the 'X'.
There are a few online pages that give proper help, one straight from Microsoft.

https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/controller/connect-xbox-wireless-controller-to-pc