The Last of Us is a highly acclaimed video game that follows the story of Joel, a weary survivor who is hired to smuggle 14-year-old Ellie out of a military quarantine zone.
The game is set in a post-apocalyptic world filled with infected and dangerous survivors and takes players on a brutal cross-country journey.
The PC version of the game includes the complete single-player story, as well as the celebrated prequel chapter Left Behind.
It’s optimized for PC with PC-centric quality-of-life enhancements, true 4K resolutions, ultra-wide monitor support, and 3D audio support for a fully immersive experience.
In this guide, you’ll learn how to fix your gamepad or PS4/PS5/Xbox controller not working, detecting, or switching in the Last of Us Part 1 on PC.
- Fix 1: Disable Steam Input
- Fix 2: Launch Steam and the game as an administrator
- Fix 3: Enable configuration support
- Fix 4: Other troubleshooting methods
Fix 1: Disable Steam Input
- Open Steam and log in to your account.
- Go to your library and right-click “The Last of Us Part 1”.
- Select Properties > Controller > Override for The Last of Us Part 1.
- 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 The Last of Us Part 1 application > properties > Compatibility > Run this program as an administrator > tick > Apply > OK.
Fix 3: Enable configuration support
- Open Steam and log in to your account.
- Select Steam > Settings > Controller > General Controller Settings.
- If you’re using a PlayStation controller, enable “PlayStation Configuration Support”.
- If you’re using an Xbox controller, enable “Xbox Configuration Support”.
Note: If your controller is still not working, try disabling PlayStation/Xbox Configuration Support 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.
- Unplug and replug your controller (it can be simply a loose plug).
- Launch Steam in big picture mode and then launch the game (The Last of Us-specific).
- If you’re using an Xbox controller, install the Xbox Accessories app and update the controller (The Last of Us-specific).
Further reading
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