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 joystick / game controller under Windows 11/10 step by step!
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
(... see Image-1 Point 1 o 5)
5. Select the joystick / game controller
6. Select Properties
7. Settings tab
8. And then on "Calibrate"
(... see Image-2 Point 1 to 3)
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"
(... see Image-3 Point 1 to 5)
(Image-3) Direct open joystick settings and game controller Calibrate on all Windows! |
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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.

It's easy to calibrate the joystick / game controller on Windows 11, 10, 8.1, ...!
If your game controller/ joystick is not working properly in Windows 10 or 11 it may need to be calibrated to ensure the axes are correct, this instruction is also applicable to other Windows Desktop and Server operating systems. Depending on the controller used, the name and icon may differ slightly. Also when using the Xbox One controller which requires a special PC dongle. The same steps should apply to any controller, gamepad, or joystick calibration.
Contents:
1.) ... Calibrate game controller / joystick under Windows 10/11 step by step!
2.) ... Directly to the joystick / game controller calibration under Windows 10/11!
3.) ... More tips on games, controllers, calibration and Co. on MS Windows!
1.) Calibrate joystick / game controller under Windows 10/11 step by step!
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
( ... see Image-1 Point 1 to 3 )
5. Mark the joystick / game controller
6. Select Properties
7. Settings tab
8. And then "Calibrate"
( ... see Image-2 Points 1 to 4 )
Just follow the instructions ;-)
(Image-1) Calibrate joystick under Windows 10, 8.1, ...! |
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Die meisten PC-Spieler würden lieber nicht spielen, als dass Sie ihre Maus und Tastatur verwenden. Aber für Profi Spiele für Jump und Run, Rennspiele oder alte Retro-Spiele sind Gamepads möglicherweise immer noch beliebt in Verwendung. Wenn Ihr Joystick / Controller nicht richtig funktioniert, können Sie ihn in Windows 10, 8.1, aber auch auf Server 2019 u 2016 kalibrieren allein um sicherzustellen, dass jede Bewegung mit höchster Genauigkeit an Ihr Lieblings-Spiel übertragen wird.
Die meisten PC-Spieler würden lieber nicht spielen, als dass Sie ihre Maus und Tastatur verwenden. Aber für Profi Spiele für Jump und Run, Rennspiele oder alte Retro-Spiele sind Gamepads möglicherweise immer noch beliebt in Verwendung. Wenn Ihr Joystick / Controller nicht richtig funktioniert, können Sie ihn in Windows 10, 8.1, aber auch auf Server 2019 u 2016 kalibrieren allein um sicherzustellen, dass jede Bewegung mit höchster Genauigkeit an Ihr Lieblings-Spiel übertragen wird.

(Bild-2) Joystick / Gamecontroller kalibrieren unter Windows 10, 8.1, ...! |
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Joystick calibration is hidden in Windows 10. In previous versions of Windows, you just went to Devices and Printers and right-clicked your joystick, clicked Controls, and then clicked Properties. There were two tabs, one for calibration.

2.) Directly to the joystick / game controller calibration under Windows 10/11!
1. Start Run with Windows + R and use the command joy.cpl2. In the "GameController" select the control and click on "Properties"
3. The "Settings" tab then click on "Calibrate"
( ... see Image-3 Point 1 to 4 )
(Bild-3) Joystick / Gamecontroller kalibrieren unter Windows 10, 8.1, ...! |
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Die meisten modernen Steuerungen können sofort mit einem PC verwendet werden. Wenn Sie jedoch einen noname Controller oder USB-Adapter verwenden, sind Ihre Stick-Eingänge möglicherweise nicht so genau, wie sie sein sollten. Zum Beispiel müssen PS3, PS4, Game-Cube und Nintendo 64 Controller normalerweise ein wenig angepasst werden, um genaue Stick-Eingaben zu erhalten. Sie können das Kalibrierung-Menü von Windows 10, 8.1, ... verwenden, um die Kontrolle über Ihren Controller zu erlangen. Einige Joysticks müssen ebenfalls sorgfältig eingestellt werden, bevor sie zuverlässig registriert werden.
Die meisten modernen Steuerungen können sofort mit einem PC verwendet werden. Wenn Sie jedoch einen noname Controller oder USB-Adapter verwenden, sind Ihre Stick-Eingänge möglicherweise nicht so genau, wie sie sein sollten. Zum Beispiel müssen PS3, PS4, Game-Cube und Nintendo 64 Controller normalerweise ein wenig angepasst werden, um genaue Stick-Eingaben zu erhalten. Sie können das Kalibrierung-Menü von Windows 10, 8.1, ... verwenden, um die Kontrolle über Ihren Controller zu erlangen. Einige Joysticks müssen ebenfalls sorgfältig eingestellt werden, bevor sie zuverlässig registriert werden.

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... More tips on game, controllers, calibration and Co. on MS Windows!Calibration and various other adjustments are not important for controllers on all Microsoft Windows 11, 10, ... desktop and/or MS server operating systems.