# \#joystick **URL:** https://forums.unrealengine.com/tag/joystick/1074.md [Latest](https://forums.unrealengine.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.unrealengine.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.unrealengine.com/tags.md) --- ## [Raw input plugin - auto detect new device](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/raw-input-plugin-auto-detect-new-device/385661)
**Author:** [@anonymous\_user\_33d428af1](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/anonymous_user_33d428af1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2023, 2:40am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/raw-input-plugin-auto-detect-new-device/385661 "2023-07-24T02:40:47Z")
I am trying to build in a auto detect feature into my game for the raw input plugin. Currently it only detects new devices at startup, but we want our users to be able to plugin their controller at any time. I tried a lo… --- ## [Prevent game controllers from moving the cursor/focus in editor windows \[ Feature Request \]](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/prevent-game-controllers-from-moving-the-cursor-focus-in-editor-windows-feature-request/377968)
**Author:** [@anonymous\_user\_66d4d793](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/anonymous_user_66d4d793)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2023, 2:09pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/prevent-game-controllers-from-moving-the-cursor-focus-in-editor-windows-feature-request/377968 "2023-05-09T14:09:53Z")
This has long been an annoyance to me. Why is there no option to prevent the editor from accepting game controller input in the interface and moving the focus cursor/area? I enjoy using my game controller to move throu… --- ## [How To Combine Swipe Gesture with Virtual Joysticks?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-combine-swipe-gesture-with-virtual-joysticks/479543)
**Author:** [@K3oop94](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/K3oop94)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2023, 11:41am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-combine-swipe-gesture-with-virtual-joysticks/479543 "2023-02-08T11:41:17Z")
Hello Guys I’m trying to make the character jump using a swipe gesture while moving with Virtual Joystick , but it wont work until i stop moving , it looks like i need to combine them together somehow Need your kind he… --- ## [3D Widget Stealing Input](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/3d-widget-stealing-input/350321)
**Author:** [@anonymous\_user\_586d8a2c](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/anonymous_user_586d8a2c)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2023, 10:14pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/3d-widget-stealing-input/350321 "2023-01-24T22:14:45Z")
I have a 3D Widget which I use to adjust objects dropped within my game. I’m using a combination of Mouse and Joystick input. This is for GearVR and I want players to be able to move freely from Touchpad to Joystick as t… --- ## [Making the Left Virtual Joystick Move and Right Rotate?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/making-the-left-virtual-joystick-move-and-right-rotate/371100)
**Author:** [@SpudMcKenzie](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/SpudMcKenzie)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2022, 2:36am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/making-the-left-virtual-joystick-move-and-right-rotate/371100 "2022-10-14T02:36:00Z")
Hi guys, as the title states my question is pretty straight forward. I’m trying to do this using the third person template while I work out the mechanics and I have the game set up in almost a top down view. But anyway I… --- ## [How can I make button controls for Touch Interface? (not joystick)](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-can-i-make-button-controls-for-touch-interface-not-joystick/300681)
**Author:** [@Wanderer\_eternal](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Wanderer_eternal)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2022, 7:06am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-can-i-make-button-controls-for-touch-interface-not-joystick/300681 "2022-06-17T07:06:22Z")
Hello all! I want button controls for touch interface. Virtual joystick isn’t my thing because contols are terrible. I have Carmageddon 1 on mobile and it’s controls are impressive. I play it with button interface. So… … --- ## [Virtual joystick mobile not works good in 4.27](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/virtual-joystick-mobile-not-works-good-in-4-27/488738)
**Author:** [@DaniUE4\_2017](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/DaniUE4_2017)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2022, 1:12pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/virtual-joystick-mobile-not-works-good-in-4-27/488738 "2022-03-27T13:12:33Z")
the problem is that joystick have lost the aceleration movement, in 4.26 you can move slow or fast your character with virtual joystick, in 4.27 the movement is allways fast, you can´t move the joystick like you want, th… --- ## [Unreal Engine RawInput Plugin only working for the first time](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/unreal-engine-rawinput-plugin-only-working-for-the-first-time/490948)
**Author:** [@Fatorice](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Fatorice)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2021, 6:53pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/unreal-engine-rawinput-plugin-only-working-for-the-first-time/490948 "2021-11-15T18:53:22Z")
Hey! I set up the RawInput Plugin to work with my Joystick (Thrustmaster). After I created a new project, activated the plugin, set up the binding in the Project Settings (using VID, PID, etc), and created a simple Scri… --- ## [How to make a 2D sidescroller aim weapon 360 degrees with a gamepad?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-make-a-2d-sidescroller-aim-weapon-360-degrees-with-a-gamepad/487290)
**Author:** [@anonymous\_user\_8fc00337](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/anonymous_user_8fc00337)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2021, 6:21pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-make-a-2d-sidescroller-aim-weapon-360-degrees-with-a-gamepad/487290 "2021-08-10T18:21:11Z")
I’m trying to make a 2D sidescroller shooter game where the player can aim their weapon with the left joystick 360 degrees. I have no idea how to script this and if anyone could help me I’ll gladly appreciate it. This w… --- ## [How to remove on screen joysticks for a main menu?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-remove-on-screen-joysticks-for-a-main-menu/408699)
**Author:** [@GamerRiotz](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/GamerRiotz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2021, 4:39pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-remove-on-screen-joysticks-for-a-main-menu/408699 "2021-05-14T16:39:49Z")
In a mobile build, can I remove the joysticks temporarily while still allowing the player to use the touchscreen for buttons? If so, how? --- ## [How remove android joystick?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-remove-android-joystick/354204)
**Author:** [@ReduCo](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/ReduCo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2021, 1:38pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-remove-android-joystick/354204 "2021-04-18T13:38:22Z")
Hi, im trying to create my first android game on Unreal Engine, btw even when i use empty project with no starter content. I wish to create game type TOP DOWN, but if i select that template even if i choose no starter c… --- ## [How to set defauljoystick in cpp ( mobile game)](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-set-defauljoystick-in-cpp-mobile-game/480754)
**Author:** [@nightmare\_unreal](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/nightmare_unreal)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2021, 6:30pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-set-defauljoystick-in-cpp-mobile-game/480754 "2021-03-23T18:30:01Z")
Hello guys I am trying to setup input for my game. I have W,A,S,D which are working fine but I want to use touch (default joystick that unreal provides when we make mobile game) How to setup that ? Current code : Supe… --- ## [How to make Button into Joystick when holding?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-make-button-into-joystick-when-holding/435170)
**Author:** [@ZenomyErif](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/ZenomyErif)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2021, 4:40am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-make-button-into-joystick-when-holding/435170 "2021-03-08T04:40:45Z")
I’m creating a top down shoot for android, and I need a very simple control I need a button that transforms into a joystick when I press and drag, and the shoot when I realease. It’s very simple, but I can’t find ho… --- ## [Joystick problem](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/joystick-problem/479468)
**Author:** [@Dipesh1510](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Dipesh1510)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2021, 10:58am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/joystick-problem/479468 "2021-02-26T10:58:44Z")
Joystick is working well in pc but it is not working in android . Any help is appreciated !! --- ## [Joystick is working in pc but not working in android](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/joystick-is-working-in-pc-but-not-working-in-android/479340)
**Author:** [@Dipesh1510](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Dipesh1510)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2021, 2:22pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/joystick-is-working-in-pc-but-not-working-in-android/479340 "2021-02-25T14:22:32Z")
I recently packaged my project but there is a problem in it that joystick is working in pc but it is not working in mobile --- ## [JOYSTICKS NOT WORKING IN ANDROID](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/joysticks-not-working-in-android/479326)
**Author:** [@Dipesh1510](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Dipesh1510)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2021, 10:47am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/joysticks-not-working-in-android/479326 "2021-02-24T10:47:38Z")
I recently packaged my project , everything works fine but joysticks are not working.but they are working in the editor . Can anyone help me out . --- ## [How can I rotate the camera around the player using the right virtual joystick?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-can-i-rotate-the-camera-around-the-player-using-the-right-virtual-joystick/478334)
**Author:** [@Dipesh1510](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Dipesh1510)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2021, 2:48pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-can-i-rotate-the-camera-around-the-player-using-the-right-virtual-joystick/478334 "2021-02-11T14:48:36Z")
I want the camera of the ball to rotate around the ball throuht right joystick but that not working can anyone help me out . This is the last thing I want to improve in my game . Any help is appreciated !! --- ## [How can I rotate camera around player using right virtual joystick?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-can-i-rotate-camera-around-player-using-right-virtual-joystick/342812)
**Author:** [@Anaklosmos](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Anaklosmos)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2021, 3:23pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-can-i-rotate-camera-around-player-using-right-virtual-joystick/342812 "2021-02-06T15:23:14Z")
I am attempting to get player control with left virtual joystick and I would like to be able to spin camera around player with right joystick. This is all being done in ball rolling example map. How would I go about cont… --- ## [How to make the Stage rotation system from Super Monkey Ball.](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-make-the-stage-rotation-system-from-super-monkey-ball/344895)
**Author:** [@anonymous\_user\_eebcbfe1](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/anonymous_user_eebcbfe1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2021, 1:56pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-make-the-stage-rotation-system-from-super-monkey-ball/344895 "2021-02-05T13:56:22Z")
Hello, i started creating a “Super Monkey Ball 1/2” Alternative. There is also a “simillar” game for PC, its called Neverball. In super monkey ball, the character is inside a ball affected by the physic, but you dont m… --- ## [Can anyone help me on how to make touch controls?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/can-anyone-help-me-on-how-to-make-touch-controls/478047)
**Author:** [@RyborgGames](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/RyborgGames)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2021, 8:46am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/can-anyone-help-me-on-how-to-make-touch-controls/478047 "2021-02-01T08:46:58Z")
Hey guys ,I am developing a mobile multiplayer shooter prototype but I need help on how to make virtual movement joystick , a sprint button pop up on dragging joystick , draggable fire button and a full button layout or … --- ## [UMG canvas blocks virtual joystick](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/umg-canvas-blocks-virtual-joystick/343569)
**Author:** [@Problemahtic](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Problemahtic)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2021, 12:55am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/umg-canvas-blocks-virtual-joystick/343569 "2021-01-09T00:55:22Z")
Hello i am using UMG for my mobile project as well as the default virtual joystick that is provided. When i add my GameHUD class to the game, the joysticks can no longer receive input. I have tried playing with the visib… --- ## [Removing virtual joystick in android](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/removing-virtual-joystick-in-android/475919)
**Author:** [@Subash4447](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Subash4447)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2020, 8:59am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/removing-virtual-joystick-in-android/475919 "2020-12-16T08:59:06Z")
Hi, I am new to unreal engine. I am making simple android game for learning unreal engine. In my game I have a level as my 3d main menu. I added widgets to it. But my problem is in my main menu level it shows default vir… --- ## [in a vr game i have added joystick movement but all the boundries dount work anymore any ideas of how i can stop my pawn from leaving the play space?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/in-a-vr-game-i-have-added-joystick-movement-but-all-the-boundries-dount-work-anymore-any-ideas-of-how-i-can-stop-my-pawn-from-leaving-the-play-space/472321)
**Author:** [@manindamask123](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/manindamask123)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2020, 8:14pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/in-a-vr-game-i-have-added-joystick-movement-but-all-the-boundries-dount-work-anymore-any-ideas-of-how-i-can-stop-my-pawn-from-leaving-the-play-space/472321 "2020-10-02T20:14:15Z")
i used a tutorial on how to implement linier movement instead of teleporting but now non of my wall work on stopping my character and i was wondering if anyone has any ideas on how to create boundaries that will stop my … --- ## [Except left / right default joystick, Can I have two more?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/except-left-right-default-joystick-can-i-have-two-more/469678)
**Author:** [@rexy729](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/rexy729)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2020, 10:07am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/except-left-right-default-joystick-can-i-have-two-more/469678 "2020-08-13T10:07:29Z")
Except default touch interface joystick (LEFT RIGHT), How can I have two more for my skills ? Thanks --- ## [Movement direction relative to character rotation](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/movement-direction-relative-to-character-rotation/465155)
**Author:** [@OniricMaster](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/OniricMaster)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2020, 9:56am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/movement-direction-relative-to-character-rotation/465155 "2020-07-22T09:56:18Z")
Greetings, i’m currently developing a twin stick shooter and i’ve reached a bit of a road block. Basically i’m just trying to determine what direction the player is moving relative to the direction he is looking at. I’m … --- ## [UE4 Making controllers work](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/ue4-making-controllers-work/466458)
**Author:** [@anonymous\_user\_275557bc](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/anonymous_user_275557bc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2020, 9:33am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/ue4-making-controllers-work/466458 "2020-06-09T09:33:06Z")
Hello dear Community, I recently wanted to use UE4 for engineering purposes and I wanted to use the Oculus Rift controllers to use the thumbsticks and move around my designed part in VR. I tried accomplishing this using… --- ## [Cannot walk and Jump simultaneously Android](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/cannot-walk-and-jump-simultaneously-android/465137)
**Author:** [@im1ofd2](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/im1ofd2)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2020, 8:52am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/cannot-walk-and-jump-simultaneously-android/465137 "2020-05-15T08:52:39Z")
Ok…I’m doing a Android project…i have even packaged it … And SO i have setup my character and i have a button on screen…which u have to tap if u wanna jump… The problem is whenever i move with my touch interface and clic… --- ## [The problem with the visual joystick](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/the-problem-with-the-visual-joystick/462470)
**Author:** [@SlavDogee](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/SlavDogee)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2020, 8:53am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/the-problem-with-the-visual-joystick/462470 "2020-03-15T08:53:18Z")
Good afternoon, I use visual joysticks in the game, I noticed a problem with my right joystick that works as a sight. It has a dead zone, as it is shown in the video, and because of this the sight does not move correctly… --- ## [VR joystick: Grab/Hold stick, not push](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/vr-joystick-grab-hold-stick-not-push/461808)
**Author:** [@ShaneDoherty](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/ShaneDoherty)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2020, 10:18am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/vr-joystick-grab-hold-stick-not-push/461808 "2020-02-27T10:18:05Z")
Hey gamedevs. I would like to grab onto the joystick and move. Currently I have physical constraints and force moving it but that’s not practical. I would like it to feel real so the user is holding and moving the stick … --- ## [How can one lock the origin point of the mobile joysticks so that they don't jump to the touch point?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-can-one-lock-the-origin-point-of-the-mobile-joysticks-so-that-they-dont-jump-to-the-touch-point/289622)
**Author:** [@B-Train\_1](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/B-Train_1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2019, 6:24am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-can-one-lock-the-origin-point-of-the-mobile-joysticks-so-that-they-dont-jump-to-the-touch-point/289622 "2019-12-30T06:24:48Z")
I’m looking to lock the “base”, or origin point of the mobile joysticks (in UDK I think it was controlled by "tolerance?) so that they stay in place, while functional, and don’t slide or skip to the touch location, or mo… [Next page](https://forums.unrealengine.com/tag/joystick/1074.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=joystick)