Can I use XAC with external joystick and separate steering wheel at the same time?

Hi there!

While the XAC controller supports multiple external devices that plug in using 3.5mm or USB 2.0, I don't think mice are compatible external devices because the USB 2.0 connection is for the left and right control of the axis using two separate joysticks,
like there are two thumbsticks on the controller, there are two USB 2.0 connections for the left and right control of the axis on the XAC. They substitute the thumbsticks that you would find on a normal controller. A mouse basically controls the entire axis
and doesn't split it up into two like a controller does so you wouldn't be able to control the entire axis with the mouse by plugging it into only the left or right USB 2.0 port.

Does the game not allow you to use a mouse to steer and the quadstick to do everything else that would be done on the keyboard? Does it only let you use either configuration but not both at the same time?

Is there an option within the game to select use for steering with the mouse while using your quadstick for everything else on the PC?

If the game doesn't support the use of two different configurations at the same time, then unfortunately I don't think the XAC will help in this situation.

If you would like to learn more about the XAC, take a look at this support article that will direct you to every support information we have available online about this product:

https://support.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-one/controllers/adaptive-controller-info

I hope this helps!

Hey Doe,

Ok that makes sense. The XAC may be needed to button map accessories like that, however I still advise to research about this set up on YouTube to see if anybody has already tried it and can confirm your steering wheel is able to be button mapped through
the XAC.

Manufacturers often change a product design and continue to sell it as the same product. This is normal and can result from supply chain issues or cost-saving efforts. It sounds likeone of two things has happened, because reporting of this XAC incompatibility issue is widespread on this forum:

• Maybe a recent hardware revision of the Logitech Extreme 3D Pro Joystick has made it no longer compatible with XAC
  
• Maybe a recent firmware revision of the XAC has made it no longer compatible with Logitech Extreme 3D Pro Joystick
  
• Maybe this regression is a complicated product of both hardware and firmware revisions
  

Wherever the problem stems from, it is the case that a new Logitech Extreme 3D Pro Joystick does not work with an updated XAC today.

Rather than waiting for Logitech and Microsoft to stop their Spiderman-pointing-at-Spiderman customer support reaction, I recommend buying a different joystick. Finding an XAC-compatible joystick can be difficult, but I have successfully tested the following in the past month: Thrustmaster USB Joystick, Hyperkin Trooper 2, and Ultimarc UltraStick 360.

If, by chance, you can play with one joystick and some arcade-sized buttons, I recommend looking for a "fight stick" controller to take the place of your XAC + joystick setup. (A fight stick is a large controller designed for fighting games.)

Are there any steering wheels that can be connected to the xbox adaptive controller via the 3.5mm jack or usb connections available on the adaptive controller? (just as you would use other plug and play buttons/joysticks, etc)

If so, if the steering wheel comes with pedals, can those be assigned to another button? My son does not have use of his hands very much and is paralyzed so cannot use his legs. He currently plays other games with various buttons, joysticks, etc. with the adaptive controller, but he would like to be able to play driving games as well.

If anyone uses one or can tell me which one works with the adaptive controller (if there is one) I would greatly appreciate it.

I'm pretty sure you can use a steering wheel with the game, but i don't think it works for the parts when not in the car, like when walking around the shops/garage although i think you can have the wheel and controller plugged in at the same time and just
use the controller for when not in the car.