It's easy to calibrate the joystick / game controller under Windows 11, 10, ...!
If your game controller / joystick is not working properly in Windows 10 or 11, it may need to be calibrated to ensure that the axes are correct, this instruction is also for other Windows desktop and server operating systems. Depending on the controller used, the name and symbol may differ slightly. Also, when using the Xbox One controller, for which a special PC dongle is required. The same steps should apply to any controller, gamepad, or joystick calibration.
1.) ... Calibrate game controller / joystick step by step under Windows 10 and 11!
2.) ... Directly to joystick / game controller calibration under Windows 10 and 11!
3.) ... More tips on game, controllers, calibration and Co. on MS Windows!
1.) Calibrate game controller / joystick step by step under Windows 10 and 11!
1. Open the Windows 10 Control Panel
2. Go to "Devices and Printers"
3. Right-click on the joystick / game controller
4. Game controller settings
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5. Select the joystick / game controller
6. Select Properties
7. Settings tab
8. And then on "Calibrate"
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Just follow the instructions ;-)
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Most PC gamers would rather not play than using their mouse and keyboard. But for professional jump and run games, racing games, or old retro games, gamepads may still be popular in use. If your joystick / controller is not working properly, you can calibrate it in Windows 10, 8.1, but also on Server 2019 u 2016 alone to ensure that every movement is transferred to your favorite game with the greatest accuracy.
Most PC gamers would rather not play than using their mouse and keyboard. But for professional jump and run games, racing games, or old retro games, gamepads may still be popular in use. If your joystick / controller is not working properly, you can calibrate it in Windows 10, 8.1, but also on Server 2019 u 2016 alone to ensure that every movement is transferred to your favorite game with the greatest accuracy.
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The joystick calibration is hidden in Windows 10. In previous versions of Windows, you simply accessed Devices and Printers and right clicked your joystick, then Controls, and then Properties. There were two tabs, one of which was used for calibration.
2.) Directly to joystick / game controller calibration under Windows 10 and 11!
1. Start with Windows + R "joy.cpl"2. In the "GameController" on "Properties"
3. "Settings" / "Calibrate"
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Most modern controls can be used immediately with a PC. However, if you're using a no-name controller or USB adapter, your stick inputs may not be as accurate as they should be. For example, PS3, PS4, Game-Cube and Nintendo 64 controllers usually need to be adjusted a little to get accurate stick inputs. You can use the Windows 11, 10, 8.1, ... calibration menu to take control of your controller. Some joysticks must also be carefully adjusted before they can be registered reliably.
Most modern controls can be used immediately with a PC. However, if you're using a no-name controller or USB adapter, your stick inputs may not be as accurate as they should be. For example, PS3, PS4, Game-Cube and Nintendo 64 controllers usually need to be adjusted a little to get accurate stick inputs. You can use the Windows 11, 10, 8.1, ... calibration menu to take control of your controller. Some joysticks must also be carefully adjusted before they can be registered reliably.
3.) More tips on game, controllers, calibration and Co. on MS Windows!
Calibration and various other adjustments are not only important for controllers on all Microsoft Windows 11, 10, ... desktop and/or MS server operating systems. Here you will find more tips on calibration on Microsoft Windows systems and similar topics that may be of interest to you.
