How to get rib of “you need a controller to play this game”?

Discus and support How to get rib of “you need a controller to play this game”? in XBoX on Windows to solve the problem; When logging in I’m able to control everything on my Xbox account and when logging into Fortnite I have access to everything but when I try and join or... Discussion in 'XBoX on Windows' started by Alycia Rivera, Jan 26, 2025 at 8:44 AM.

  1. Alycia Rivera
    Alycia Rivera Guest

    How to get rib of “you need a controller to play this game”?


    When logging in I’m able to control everything on my Xbox account and when logging into Fortnite I have access to everything but when I try and join or even start up a game there’s that message popping up “you need a controller to play this game” I’ve never once used keyboard or mouse on my Xbox one I play controller and I’ve tried everything to get rid of it like updating my controller, resetting my game or whatever but it’s still pops up. In need of help

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    Alycia Rivera, Jan 26, 2025 at 8:44 AM
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  2. J.R.G. Win User

    New XBox One must become far more powerful...

    That's like saying my stomach has a hard time telling the difference between a 20 oz prime rib vs. a 16 oz prime rib.
    Odd that you should use this particular scenario. Just recently took my girlfriend out to the LongHorn for her birthday; she ordered the Pecan Chicken while I debated between the 16 ounce or 20 prime rib. Long story short, decided on the 16 oz, though by
    the end kind of wished I would have rolled with the 20.

    Not on topic, nor is my response gaming related...just love a good prime rib. ;-)

    Peace, J.R.
  3. Rodrigo Oliver Win User

    “You need a controller to play this game”

    Hi Realzmg, my name is Rodrigo. I'm an Independent Advisor and a member of the Microsoft community and I'd love to assist you today.

    I am sorry to hear that.

    Please, make sure your Windows is updated:

    https://support.microsoft.com/windo...eshooter-19bc41ca-ad72-ae67-af3c-89ce169755dd

    Afterwards, please, download the Gaming Services Repair tool:

    https://aka.ms/GamingRepairTool

    Once downloaded, execute the file by right-clicking on it and selecting Run as Administrator.

    Follow the prompts and check if the issue was resolved.

    For more information: https://support.xbox.com/help/games-apps/troubleshooting/gaming-services-repair-tool

    Let me know if it works!
  4. JosefLBohorquez Win User

    "you need a controller to play this game"?

    Hi and thanks for reaching Microsoft Xbox gamer's community. My name is Josef.
    I'm an Independent Advisor and a Microsoft Xbox user like you.

    Hope you're doing great today despite this Magmes

    Additional information is needed, please answer the following questions to assist you properly:

    Is this happening on Xbox?
    If yes, what console do you have?
    Is this happening only with Fortnite or if you try a different game the issue persist?

    And, what did you tried so far to fix this problem
    In that way I can advise you different things or how to proceed
  5. JustinHarris1986 Win User

    "You need a controller to play this game"

    Hey why this Xbox say I need a controller for this game
  6. FuadAlhariri Win User

    "You need a controller to play this game"

    How do I start the game while using mouse and keyboard, I can’t start it with mouse and keyboard so I have to use the controller
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