How to Fix Controller Not Working in FC 24

EA SPORTS FC™ 24 introduces a highly authentic football experience with cutting-edge technology.

HyperMotionV captures real match movements and integrates them into the game.

PlayStyles enhances player uniqueness based on real-world data.

The Frostbite™ Engine offers lifelike detail, 10x more precise player models, and realistic cloth dynamics.

This combination revolutionizes how over 19,000 authentic players move, play, and appear in each match.

In this guide, you’ll learn how to fix your gamepad or PS4/PS5/Xbox controller not working, detecting, or switching in FC 24.

• Fix 1: Disable/enable Steam Input
• Fix 2: Launch Steam and the game as an administrator
• Fix 3: Enable controller-specific Steam Inputs
• Fix 4: Other troubleshooting methods

Fix 1: Disable/enable Steam Input

1. Open Steam and log in to your account.
2. Go to your library and right-click “FC 24”.
3. Select Properties > Controller > Override for “FC 24”.
4. Select “Disable Steam Input”.

Note: If disabling Steam Input does not fix your controller, try enabling it instead.

Fix 2: Launch Steam and the game as an administrator

• Right-click Steam > properties > Compatibility > Run this program as an administrator > tick > Apply > OK.
• Right-click “FC 24” application > properties > Compatibility > Run this program as an administrator > tick > Apply > OK.

Fix 3: Enable controller-specific Steam Inputs

1. Open Steam and log in to your account.
2. Select Steam > Settings > Controller > External Gamepad Settings.
3. If you’re using a PlayStation controller, enable “Enable Steam Input for PlayStation controllers”.
4. If you’re using an Xbox controller, enable “Enable Steam Input for Xbox controllers”.

Note: If your controller is still not working, try disabling the Steam Input for PlayStation/Xbox controllers instead.

Fix 4: Other troubleshooting methods

• Unplug external unused USB devices (Logitech racing wheel, Thrustmaster racing wheel, additional controllers, etc.).
• Open Steam > Steam > Settings > Downloads > Clear Download Cache.
• Open Steam > Steam > Settings > Controller > Enable Steam input for general controllers.
• Unplug and replug your controller (it can be simply a loose plug).
• Launch Steam in big picture mode and then launch the game (FC 24-specific).
• If you’re using an Xbox controller, install the Xbox Accessories app and update the controller (FC 24-specific).
• Non-Steam Users: Add FC 24 to Steam (https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/4B8B-9697-2338-40EC) and ensure that FC 24 and the EA App is closed before you launch the game (FC 24-specific).
• Non-Steam Users: Add EA App to Steam EA and launch EA app and then launch FC 24 (FC 24-specific).

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