How to Use a Controller and Navigate Menus

Controlify allows you to play Minecraft: Java Edition without touching a keyboard or mouse. Once you are in the game, connecting and using a controller requires minimal setup.

Connecting Your Device

1. Plug in or wirelessly connect your Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, or Steam Deck controller while the game is running.

2. Once recognized, your on-screen prompts will change to match the specific button icons on your controller.

3. If you are using specialized hardware like a flight stick or racing wheel, open the Controlify settings from the Minecraft mod menu interface to connect and set up the device manually.

Navigating Menus and Typing

With your controller active, you can navigate all standard game menus, pause screens, and player inventories directly using your controller inputs.

• Typing in Chat: When you open the chat bar, Controlify provides a full on-screen keyboard. Use your controller to highlight and select letters to send messages or run vanilla commands.
• Using the Radial Menu: If you run out of physical buttons for all your desired actions, open your controller settings and assign extra actions to the built-in radial menu. You can then trigger those actions quickly during gameplay without giving up primary face buttons or triggers.