How-To: Playing with a Controller

Xcessive6 · 09-29-2011, 07:18 AM

Since this is a flash game and there's no native controller support, here's a how-to to play with one anyway. I'm using it with a Xbox 360 Controller.

Step 1: Download ControlMK

- Go here and download the newest version of ControlMK. It's a neat litte program to emulate key strokes via the controller.

Step 2: Installation

- I think this step should be pretty clear. Navigate to the folder where you downloaded ControlMK, double-click the exe file and follow the steps of the setup wizard.

Step 3: Configuration

- Start ControlMK via the start menu. It should list all the found controllers in a combobox on the top, right next to "Controllers Found:". Select yours and do the same with "Active Controllers:".

- Download my "Binding of Isaac" profile: Click. (Note: Currently offline for more testing.)

- In ControlMK you'll see a combobox right next to "Profiles:" and a button labeled with ">". Click it, select "Import" and navigate the profile you just downloaded.

Step 4: Play!

Now minimize ControlMK (it has to stay open for the entire time you're playing and can be found in the system tray) and start "The Binding of Isaac". Use the left stick to move, the right stick to shoot, A to use a bomb, RT to use an item, LT to use the one time items.

Hope this helps someone

Tinsel · 09-29-2011, 07:24 AM

Another option is JoyToKey. It works with any joystick and has support for up to 6 analog controls (xbox 360 controller has 3, the triggers count as 1) and pov controls (the d-pad). It also has options for deadzone controls (helpful when your controller is too sensitive).

It's been around forever, and it's simple, and it works.

Google it, or you can go here:

http://www.electracode.com/4/joy2key...%20Version.htm

monkeystick · 09-29-2011, 08:21 AM

All great key emulators. I use Xpadder with my Xbox 360 controller.

http://xpadder.com/

eXoSolid · 09-29-2011, 09:37 AM

ok good cause i hate using ASWD

Metalslave · 09-30-2011, 01:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by monkeystick

All great key emulators. I use Xpadder with my Xbox 360 controller.

http://xpadder.com/

Would you mind sharing your Xpadder profile for Isaac? Because I can't get Xpadder to do a thing in this game.

in.meinem.turm. · 09-30-2011, 06:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eXoSolid

ok good cause i hate using ASWD

as do I. I'd prefer arrow keys + mouse.

sethman1975 · 09-30-2011, 07:47 AM

Pretty lame there is no basic support for control customisation in game

Message to dev - Not everybody uses or like to use wasd

Alf99 · 09-30-2011, 04:22 PM

I think that the game crashes because when I use Xpadder !
I will try another pad-emulator.
But there has to be a change in the game options possis, even for lefties, who want to switch keys.
Also fine would be to use the arrow keys of the numerous keyboard with the mouse, because mouse & arrow ks doesn´t work, like In.meinem.turm. above me suggests...

Videotape · 09-30-2011, 05:29 PM

people knock on joy2key but i find it does everything i need, as long as i can bind all the buttons and adjust the analog dead zone i don't know what its missing...

and i couldnt help naming my config "binding of binding of isaac"

Fausterion · 09-30-2011, 06:22 PM

Thanks for the help. I got everything working with controlmk.

However, I do notice that sometimes I lose control of Isaac. When this happens, he moves in the opposite directions and shoots in the wrong directions. If I stop pressing buttons on my controller, I re-gain control. Anyone know why this is happening?

ititj · 09-30-2011, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fausterion

Thanks for the help. I got everything working with controlmk.

However, I do notice that sometimes I lose control of Isaac. When this happens, he moves in the opposite directions and shoots in the wrong directions. If I stop pressing buttons on my controller, I re-gain control. Anyone know why this is happening?

i had the same issue when trying controlmk and just chalked it up to poor compatibility with binding of isaac so i tried xpadder next and its been working flawelessly for me

RoC1909 · 09-30-2011, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fausterion

Thanks for the help. I got everything working with controlmk.

However, I do notice that sometimes I lose control of Isaac. When this happens, he moves in the opposite directions and shoots in the wrong directions. If I stop pressing buttons on my controller, I re-gain control. Anyone know why this is happening?

Same thing here. Control would just go haywire. I could fire, but moving was a no-go.

I changed to xpadder and problem solved.

Fausterion · 10-01-2011, 12:07 AM

Alright, thanks for all the help.

I do in fact have xpadder, so I'll set it up for the game.

Xcessive6 · 10-01-2011, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fausterion

Thanks for the help. I got everything working with controlmk.

However, I do notice that sometimes I lose control of Isaac. When this happens, he moves in the opposite directions and shoots in the wrong directions. If I stop pressing buttons on my controller, I re-gain control. Anyone know why this is happening?

Yeah, I noticed that too after playing a bit. Dunno if this is due to the "Auto-repeat all keys" option, have to test it some more.

09-29-2011, 07:18 AM	#1
Xcessive6 Join Date: Dec 2009 Reputation: 22 Posts: 571	How-To: Playing with a Controller Since this is a flash game and there's no native controller support, here's a how-to to play with one anyway. I'm using it with a Xbox 360 Controller. Step 1: Download ControlMK - Go here and download the newest version of ControlMK. It's a neat litte program to emulate key strokes via the controller. Step 2: Installation - I think this step should be pretty clear. Navigate to the folder where you downloaded ControlMK, double-click the exe file and follow the steps of the setup wizard. Step 3: Configuration - Start ControlMK via the start menu. It should list all the found controllers in a combobox on the top, right next to "Controllers Found:". Select yours and do the same with "Active Controllers:". - Download my "Binding of Isaac" profile: Click. (Note: Currently offline for more testing.) - In ControlMK you'll see a combobox right next to "Profiles:" and a button labeled with ">". Click it, select "Import" and navigate the profile you just downloaded. Step 4: Play! Now minimize ControlMK (it has to stay open for the entire time you're playing and can be found in the system tray) and start "The Binding of Isaac". Use the left stick to move, the right stick to shoot, A to use a bomb, RT to use an item, LT to use the one time items. Hope this helps someone Last edited by Xcessive6: 10-11-2011 at 01:48 AM.

09-30-2011, 04:22 PM	#8
Alf99 Join Date: Mar 2010 Reputation: 0 Posts: 35	Sheet on Xpadder I think that the game crashes because when I use Xpadder ! I will try another pad-emulator. But there has to be a change in the game options possis, even for lefties, who want to switch keys. Also fine would be to use the arrow keys of the numerous keyboard with the mouse, because mouse & arrow ks doesn´t work, like In.meinem.turm. above me suggests... Last edited by Alf99: 09-30-2011 at 04:25 PM.

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09-29-2011, 07:24 AM	#2
Tinsel Join Date: Oct 2010 Reputation: 85 Posts: 104	Another option is JoyToKey. It works with any joystick and has support for up to 6 analog controls (xbox 360 controller has 3, the triggers count as 1) and pov controls (the d-pad). It also has options for deadzone controls (helpful when your controller is too sensitive). It's been around forever, and it's simple, and it works. Google it, or you can go here: http://www.electracode.com/4/joy2key...%20Version.htm

09-29-2011, 08:21 AM	#3
monkeystick Join Date: Nov 2010 Reputation: 17 Posts: 176	All great key emulators. I use Xpadder with my Xbox 360 controller. http://xpadder.com/

09-29-2011, 09:37 AM	#4
eXoSolid Join Date: Jul 2011 Reputation: 23 Posts: 443	ok good cause i hate using ASWD

09-30-2011, 07:47 AM	#7
sethman1975 Join Date: Jun 2011 Reputation: 0 Posts: 7	Pretty lame there is no basic support for control customisation in game Message to dev - Not everybody uses or like to use wasd

09-30-2011, 05:29 PM	#9
Videotape Join Date: Sep 2009 Reputation: 19 Posts: 61	people knock on joy2key but i find it does everything i need, as long as i can bind all the buttons and adjust the analog dead zone i don't know what its missing... and i couldnt help naming my config "binding of binding of isaac"

09-30-2011, 06:22 PM	#10
Fausterion Join Date: Nov 2008 Reputation: 3 Posts: 63	Thanks for the help. I got everything working with controlmk. However, I do notice that sometimes I lose control of Isaac. When this happens, he moves in the opposite directions and shoots in the wrong directions. If I stop pressing buttons on my controller, I re-gain control. Anyone know why this is happening?

10-01-2011, 12:07 AM	#13
Fausterion Join Date: Nov 2008 Reputation: 3 Posts: 63	Alright, thanks for all the help. I do in fact have xpadder, so I'll set it up for the game.