ViGEm Output

ViGEm Output creates a virtual controller that Windows games and applications can use.

Controller Types

  • Xbox 360 Controller: widest compatibility with Windows games.
  • DualShock 4 Controller: use when the target app specifically supports a DS4 or PlayStation Remote Play path.

Setup

Step Action
1 Open ViGEm Output and check ViGEm Status.
2 If unavailable, click Install ViGEmBus and wait for Helios to report the installer result. Restart Windows only when the status says it is required.
3 Select the virtual controller type.
4 Start the input and optional script tools.
5 Start ViGEm Output and confirm Controller: â€Ļ Active.

Troubleshooting

  • Driver unavailable: reinstall ViGEmBus from the panel and restart Windows if required.
  • Game sees no controller: start ViGEm before launching the game or rescan controllers in the game.
  • Double input: prevent the game from using both the physical and virtual controllers.
  • Wrong button prompts: switch the selected virtual controller type.

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