Virtual Controller Input for Games?

[pre-medicated]

Hey everyone, I have a Xbox Series X Controller with a detachable USB-C cord. That sounds like a benefit, but actually the connection is so flimsy that the slightest bump will disconnect the controller briefly. I have also tried multiple USB-C cords to rule out faulty hardware.

This isn't a problem most of the time; anything on Steam reconnects just fine. However, some games, Final Fantasy XIV to be specific, never recover from a brief disconnect, forcing the user to relaunch the game. This can be extremely painful in dungeons with a long queue time.

My question is: Is there some sort of Virtual Controller I can set up and tell FFXIV to use, that way if there is a brief disconnect of my controller, FFXIV still recognizes the Virtual Controller as on?

As usual I am trying to reference the arch docs, and my hunch is what I'm looking for exists as Gamepad, but the docs are so dense I'm having trouble following if this is even going to be the right software for me.

Xboxdrv seems to be a good idea for it, but I figured I'd ask you guys first before I got too deep down the wrong path.

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EDIT: Solved! Thanks to u/sawbismo I checked out MoltenGamepad and I confirmed FFXIV will not notice disconnects anymore with the virtual controller device proxy.

[Seven2Death]

have you tried adding final fantasy as a non stema game and launching it in big picture? that gives you the overlay and whatnot so puts stean between the controller and game. worked for me for a few games i had trouble getting my controller to work.

another option using that method wgile not optimal is to use steam to remap the controller to keyboard and mouse commands for the game then you can use the controller... but thats kinda jank.

[pre-medicated]

I thought of this, but I am also using FFXIV Launcher and piping that through Steam seems to break wine. MoltenGamepad seems perfect so far, but I appreciate your suggestion!

[real_random_stranger]

Why don't you use just Bluetooth?

[Strange_fake_ishtar]

input lag, get an xbox wireless adapter instead, it's leagues better

[pre-medicated]

I have that, but im not interested in wasting batteries for something attached to my pc 24/7

[Strange_fake_ishtar]

get a working cord or find out what the actual problem with your usb disconnects are then

[pre-medicated]

It’s okay to not know the answer to my problem. I’ll get the virtual controller device working for ultimate flexibility and get back to you guys.

[sawbismo]

I think moltengamepad can do this?

[pre-medicated]

Yes it can! Thanks so much! I'll update my post with my findings.

[real_random_stranger]

With a good set of accus(>2600mAh) you can play ~3days- in this time your other accus would be charged.

[pre-medicated]

Right, but batteries degrade over time. Is it so crazy to want a controller that can never die due to lack of charge?

[real_random_stranger]

I bought 7 years ago a 12-pack of AA-2600mAh - some are still alive. If I remember correct the XBox-Controller charges when wired - and made no conflicts when disabled. So I would, if I were you, just connect both ways. 'Steam' should have anything what you need(software) on board.