# Gamepad for Arcade?
**URL:** https://forum.makecode.com/t/gamepad-for-arcade/16326
**Category:** Help
**Created:** [November 14, 2022, 3:00am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/gamepad-for-arcade/16326 "2022-11-14T03:00:42Z")
**Posts on this page:** 9
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### Author:  [@emmettjava](https://forum.makecode.com/u/emmettjava)
#### Post date: [November 14, 2022, 3:00am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/gamepad-for-arcade/16326/1 "2022-11-14T03:00:43Z")
Hey, anyone know anyway to have a external modern controller (gamepad; Xbox, PS5,4) to control a make code arcade game?
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### Author:  [@randomuser](https://forum.makecode.com/u/randomuser)
#### Post date: [November 14, 2022, 6:01pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/gamepad-for-arcade/16326/2 "2022-11-14T18:01:06Z")
I know you can make something similar with a breadboard and some components but IDK about controllers, I have been able to use the charging cable for my PS4 controller and connect it to my computer to play makecode games.
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### Author:  [@Vegz78](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Vegz78)
#### Post date: [November 14, 2022, 10:11pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/gamepad-for-arcade/16326/3 "2022-11-14T22:11:45Z")
XBox One(USB cable, bluetooth version OR with PC adapter) and X series, PS4 and 5 and many other controllers I believe have built-in support on Win10 and there are numerous open source drivers and solutions for older controller(PS3 etc.):
[https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-choose-the-right-game-controller-for-your-pc](https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-choose-the-right-game-controller-for-your-pc)
Most Chrome-based browsers and others also support controllers with, if I am not mistaken, the Gamepad API:
[https://web.dev/gamepad/](https://web.dev/gamepad/)
That is, if you here are asking about "external modern controller"s for controlling MakeCode Arcade games running inside the web simulator in a browser on a Windows desktop computer?
Probably similar solutions on Linux and MacOS desktop computers as well, but I have not tried.
Only for fun I just tested the Jumpy Platformer on my iPhone in the Safari browser, and it worked great using a Nimbus SteelSeries controller connected via Bluetooth, in addition to the on-screen touch controls of the web simulator.
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### Author:  [@danger\_kitty](https://forum.makecode.com/u/danger_kitty)
#### Post date: [November 15, 2022, 5:45pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/gamepad-for-arcade/16326/4 "2022-11-15T17:45:10Z")
I use a Xbox controller to Control a lot of my games so I think that should work
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### Author:  [@emmettjava](https://forum.makecode.com/u/emmettjava)
#### Post date: [November 16, 2022, 4:50am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/gamepad-for-arcade/16326/5 "2022-11-16T04:50:56Z")
Thank you for all the replies. I have been able to controll with the arrow keys in the past but not joystick detection? Have you guys?
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### Author:  [@Vegz78](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Vegz78)
#### Post date: [November 17, 2022, 6:13pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/gamepad-for-arcade/16326/6 "2022-11-17T18:13:34Z")
Yes, on most platforms in a web browser, see my last reply.
What platform are you on?
-In a browser on a Windows, MacOS or Linux PC? A phone or pad? A Raspberry Pi?
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### Author:  [@emmettjava](https://forum.makecode.com/u/emmettjava)
#### Post date: [November 18, 2022, 1:27am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/gamepad-for-arcade/16326/7 "2022-11-18T01:27:19Z")
Windows. Although last time I tried it was on a Chromebook. I have had trouble getting the controller connected so I will share when I do.
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### Author:  [@Don](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Don)
#### Post date: [September 7, 2023, 12:55am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/gamepad-for-arcade/16326/8 "2023-09-07T00:55:19Z")
I have been using the Logitec F310 with my Chromebook and MakeCode Arcade. I am looking for a much cheaper alternative for class.
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### Author:  [@Cookie\_Gamer\_Fun](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Cookie_Gamer_Fun)
#### Post date: [October 18, 2024, 6:09pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/gamepad-for-arcade/16326/9 "2024-10-18T18:09:04Z")
You can just connect the controller to you device and remap it if needed and then play the game you want to play on microsoft makecode arcade .