Minecraft: How to use a controller

[luckylpf]

So because this is a small tutorial, I think it needs its own thread for ease of finding it.

How to play minecraft with a controller

So a recent change in apartment layout has caused me to be without a monitor for a brief time, which as pushed me to use my 42" plasma as a primary screen.
This causes a few problems, one of which is using a keyboard and mouse at my couch. Knowing how much I like to play minecraft this bothered me.

First a few things you need.

1.) A controller, either xbox 360, logitech rumble, or even an old saitek will work as long as it uses USB.
2.) A program called JoytoKey.

I have made a config file to use with JoytoKey using the default key bindings in minecraft.

Both can be found HERE ----> http://dl.dropbox.com/u/12089928/JoyToKey_en.zip
NOTE TO MODS, this program is free and open source.

I have set the sensitivity for the right analog stick to 75% so its fast enough that I can move around without sacrificing accuracy.  Lastly I have added a 50% dead zone to both left and right analog sticks so even if your analog stick isn't perfectly centered, which happens a lot on older controllers, it will still work properly without drifting one way or another.

Quick layout for the controller using Xbox jargon.

Left analog stick - Moves character around *LS Button opens f3 tool
Right analog stick - Mouse movement *RS Button opens up the f5 3rd person view
Left trigger - crouch
Left button - list players
Right trigger - left click
Right button - right click
D pad - moves inventory
Back - full screen
Start - Escape / pause
X - No current use so I bound it to middle mouse button so I may use Team Speak while playing
Y - opens inventory
B - drops item
A - jump

This was the most comfortable layout I could produce in the hour playing it, but if you aren't happy with it you can change the layout in the config of JoytoKey.

Even if nobody but me uses this, again I thought I'd share it, now I'm off to bed

[TMRNetShark]

Not sure many people here are willing to play minecraft on their computers with a controller. When the Xbox 360 version is released... then you'll get a flood gate of people saying "OH YEAH, it so much cooler with a controller..." (manner of opinion really...)

[AceHigh]

It's not a game that requires precision or quick reactions, so any controller will do. Hell you can play with a joystick and not notice much difference. But yeah I guess slacking off in a sofa is more chill than slacking off in an office chair with a mouse and keyboard.

[TMRNetShark]

It's not a game that requires precision or quick reactions, so any controller will do. Hell you can play with a joystick and not notice much difference. But yeah I guess slacking off in a sofa is more chill than slacking off in an office chair with a mouse and keyboard.

IDK, my office chair is PRETTY nice... I can actually lean back with it.

[Chiyachan]

-leans back in his leather office chair-

[luckylpf]

Let me clarify, I did this because I was forced to use my computer AT my tv. 
Meaning I had to sit on the floor using a coffee table as a temporary desk. 

I don't know about anyone else, but sitting on a couch sure as hell beats sitting on the floor for hours.

[TMRNetShark]

Let me clarify, I did this because I was forced to use my computer AT my tv. 
Meaning I had to sit on the floor using a coffee table as a temporary desk. 

I don't know about anyone else, but sitting on a couch sure as hell beats sitting on the floor for hours.

Get one of those fold out chairs people bring to sporting events. It has a back rest that's supported up by your big ass.

Plus... the Japanese sit at traditional tables all the time. I tried sitting on my feet one time I went to a Shogun-style (Wolf or Bird style... whichevery one it is) restaurant. Feet hurt 5 minutes in and I totally get what you are saying. My suggestion? get a gaming chair!

[NaRu]

Let me clarify, I did this because I was forced to use my computer AT my tv. 
Meaning I had to sit on the floor using a coffee table as a temporary desk. 

I don't know about anyone else, but sitting on a couch sure as hell beats sitting on the floor for hours.

Get one of those fold out chairs people bring to sporting events. It has a back rest that's supported up by your big ass.

Plus... the Japanese sit at traditional tables all the time. I tried sitting on my feet one time I went to a Shogun-style (Wolf or Bird style... whichevery one it is) restaurant. Feet hurt 5 minutes in and I totally get what you are saying. My suggestion? get a gaming chair!

My issue with gaming chairs that you have to find a spot to store it when you arent using it. In my living room I use my media PC for games at times but it is a pain where I have to sit on the floor to use the keyboard and mouse. They are both wireless but using the couch for a mouse pad sucks. I like using a controller for games for my TV. I also got rid of the mouse and got an air mouse instead. It works like a Wii controller.