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[cyberheater]

Some PC games don't really allow game controller input. What are my options for couch gaming?

 

[The Infectious Paradox]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B086WBDX6Y?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

Bought this and works like a charm for m and k. Slide legs in-between cushions

 

[Schmendrick]

 

[joeygreco1985]

I have one of these, but instead of using a Corsair keyboard I use a Logitech G915 TKL instead and it fits the slot very snugly.

 

[CherryFalls]

One of my coffee side tables, I simply pull Infront of my couch and put my keyboard and mouse on it, no big deal at all.

 

[FoxMcChief]

 

[Morrie’s wig shop]

 

[rodrigolfp]

I have one of these, but instead of using a Corsair keyboard I use a Logitech G915 TKL instead and it fits the slot very snugly.

How does this work? You need an armchair?

 

[TintoConCasera]

Some PC games don't really allow game controller input.

Add the game to Steam (if it isn't already). You should be able to configure Steam Input to map your gamepad buttons to the KB&M inputs. Maybe someone else has done it already and you can just download their settings / gamepad profile.

I use this a lot on the Steam Deck, it's great for playing old ass games.

 

[PaddyOCanager]

They sell all kinds of mini desk-tables u can put on your lap. Works fine.

 

[TVexperto]

 

[Bonfires Down]

I just put that shit right on the couch and lap. Works just fine unless you do esports or something.

 

[joeygreco1985]

How does this work? You need an armchair?

I just sit on the couch with it on my lap. Its fairly wide and stable, good weight, doesnt feel like it needs to be balanced

 

[rodrigolfp]

Looks a little annoying to get in and out.

 

[TrebleShot]

lol wtf just use steam input for your controller on desktop, works a charm.

 

[Catphish]

Some PC games don't really allow game controller input. What are my options for couch gaming?

This is some jury-rigged business but, hey, it works.

I have one of those love seat recliners with the console/twin-cup holder gimmick in the middle. I sit on the left.

The console cup-holder area is the perfect size for a folded-up chess board. Upon the chess board sits a mouse pad. Upon the mouse pad sits a gaming mouse with a USB extension to the PC. Elbow on the arm rest, hand on the mouse.

On my left, I have one of those little gaming keyboards, also with USB extension, which sits over the cup holder at the end of my arm rest. Elbow on the arm rest, hand on the little keyboard.

A simple wireless keyboard sits in my lap, while a PS5 controller, with extra long USB cable, sits off to the side within arm's reach.

About as comfy and lazy as it gets.

 

[bbeach123]

steamcontroller, add game to steam , reWASD .

 

[rodrigolfp]

lol wtf just use steam input for your controller on desktop, works a charm.

Imagine doing this for Age of empires, Sim City, WoW...

 

[joeygreco1985]

lol wtf just use steam input for your controller on desktop, works a charm.

I find that its not reliable depending on the situation. If you play a game outside of Steam then Steam thinks its still in desktop mode and you get double inputs, and then you have to close Steam to get it to stop. Other times I find that if I right-click on an icon in my system tray to get to a context menu Steam input just completely stops and I need to reach for a mouse.

But yeah if all you're looking to do is use your controller to mouse over to an icon to launch a game it works fine for that.

 

[Kataploom]

For those games, I skip them. Most of the time they're on genres I don't care about (anything point and click) so I'm lucky. You can have a M&K combo around in a place you can easily take and some surface to use them comfortably, that's what I've done for online games (tho right now I just play those in my desk computer), it works, the alternative being on console or PC is not playing them anyway.

 

[Fredrik]

I get cranky and play something else.

 

[StereoVsn]

Some PC games don't really allow game controller input. What are my options for couch gaming?

Got a Razer wireless compact keyboard/mouse combo. The keyboard has retractable mouse tray.

 

[TrebleShot]

I find that its not reliable depending on the situation. If you play a game outside of Steam then Steam thinks its still in desktop mode and you get double inputs, and then you have to close Steam to get it to stop. Other times I find that if I right-click on an icon in my system tray to get to a context menu Steam input just completely stops and I need to reach for a mouse.

But yeah if all you're looking to do is use your controller to mouse over to an icon to launch a game it works fine for that.

Yeah same issue I've had that's why I have Remote Mouse & KB installed on my phone for such occasions , once in game the controller will work.

 

[cinnamonandgravy]

id just use a desk with a comfy chair

for me, whole point of couch gaming is using a ginormous TV and speakers.

 

[Highway Star]

I bought a table from Ikea that is height adjustable and pulls up to the couch.

Something like this: https://www.ikea.com/ca/en/p/trotten-desk-sit-stand-beige-white-s29434130/

https://www.ikea.com/ca/en/p/bekant-desk-black-stained-ash-veneer-black-s69282592/#content

 

[DonkeyPunchJr]

I have one of these, but instead of using a Corsair keyboard I use a Logitech G915 TKL instead and it fits the slot very snugly.

I use this as well but with the Corsair keyboard, works great.

 

[HerjansEagleFeeder]

My solution is to not play games that don't support controllers on the couch.

 

[MrRenegade]

How do you fit between the cushions?

 

[Crayon]

I just map stuff with steam input for games with no controller support. If its a strategy/builder I use the normal air mouse remote and half a controller for scrolling and hotkeys.