FIFA 23 Controller Not Working on PC (Solved)

FIFA 23 is the latest addition to the FIFA lineup that offers The World’s Game with HyperMotion2 technology for both the men’s and women’s FIFA World Cups, along with cross-play features and much more. EA Sports has done an excellent job with FIFA 23, which has been widely appreciated by fans worldwide. However, players may face some bugs or issues while playing the PC version of the game. Many players are also facing issues with the FIFA 23 controller not working on PC.

There have been reports of a bug in a game that is causing controllers to stop working unexpectedly. It is unclear why this issue is happening, but it seems to be affecting only those using the Origin platform. However, users on Steam or Epic Games may also encounter this problem. The issue could be due to an outdated game version, problems with controller connectivity, or corrupted game files, among other possible reasons.

How to Fix FIFA 23 Controller Not Working on PC

Luckily, here we’ve shared with you a couple of possible workarounds that should come in handy. Make sure to follow all troubleshooting methods until the problem has been fixed. So, without further ado, let’s jump into it.

Open the Steam client on your PC.
Click on View from the top-left corner.
Now, choose Big Picture Mode > If prompted, click on Continue.
Click on Library > Go to Games under the Browse section.
Select FIFA 23 > Click on Manage Games (Gear icon).
Choose Controller Options from the Steam Input option.
Expand the Change the Steam Input Per-Game Settings list.
Choose Forced On and click on OK to save changes.
Finally, restart your Steam client, and check for the issue.

Please Note: If not working, make sure to select Forced Off or None. Then click on OK to save changes.

4. Enable Controller Configuration

It’s also a better idea to enable the controller configuration on Steam by following the steps below to check if the controller not working issue has been fixed or not.

Open the Steam launcher > Click on the Steam tab.
Go to the Settings menu > Click on the Controller tab.
Now, click on the General Controller Configuration option.
Under the Controller Settings menu, you should Enable the Configuration Support option.

5. Disable Steam Input

You should try enabling the Steam Input option by following the steps below on your PC to ensure there is no issue with the FIFA 23 controller not working.

Open the Steam client > Go to Library.
Right-click on FIFA 23 > Go to Properties.
Go to the Controller tab > Make sure to Disable Steam Input.
Once done, relaunch the game, and check for the issue again.

6. Update the Controller Driver

You’ll need to update the controller driver on the PC by following the steps below to ensure there is no issue with the outdated controller driver version. Sometimes an outdated or corrupted device driver might also trigger several issues with connectivity and performance.

Press the Win+X keys to open the Quick Link Menu.
Click on Device Manager > Double-click on the Sound, video and game controllers.
Now, click on Update Driver > Select Search automatically for updated driver software.
If there is an update available, make sure to follow the on-screen instructions to finish it.
Once done, reboot the PC to apply changes.

Please Note: You can also check for updates in the Human Interface Devices if there is an update pending or not.

7. Use DS4 Windows for PlayStation Controllers

You’ll need to connect your PS5 DualSense controller to DS4Windows on the PC by following the steps below to fix detection issues.

You’ll need to download the latest DS4Windows application on the PC.
Go to the DS4Windows folder > Run the DS4Windows.exe program.
You’ll be prompted to save the profile.
If you want to store the profile on a USB, select Program Folder.
- If you want a complete install on your PC, select Appdata.
Now, click on Step 1: Install ViGEmBus Driver in the Welcome to DS4Windows screen.
Relaunch DS4Windows.exe and connect your controller via Bluetooth or USB.
Launch FIFA 23 to check if the controller is working or not.

8. Run FIFA 23 as an Administrator

Make sure to run the game app file on your PC as administrator access to allow the User Account Control (UAC) access to the system. In some cases, your system requires the UAC access permission to run a program which is quite important. By following the steps below you’ll have to allow the admin access for once and it won’t ask you for the same again. To do so:

Go to the installed FIFA 23 game directory.
Right-click on the game application file on your PC.
Click on Properties > Click on the Compatibility tab.

Click on the Run this program as an administrator checkbox to enable it.
Once done, click on Apply and then OK to save changes.
Finally, run the game to check for the issue.

9. Update FIFA 23

It’s recommended to update the game version to the latest because an outdated patch can trigger multiple issues with the game running in some cases. To do so:

For Steam:

Open the Steam client > Go to Library.
Click on FIFA 23 from the list of installed games on the left pane.
Now, the client will automatically search for the available update.
If there is an update available, click on the Update option.
Wait for a couple of minutes or so until the game update completes.
Once done, make sure to close the Steam client.
Finally, reboot your PC to apply changes.

For Epic Games Launcher:

Open the Epic Games Launcher > Head over to Library.
Now, click on the three-dot icon next to FIFA 23.
Make sure the Auto Update option is turned on.
It should automatically install the available update of the game.

For Origin:

Launch the Origin client on your computer.
Go to Library > Right-click on FIFA 23.
Select Check for Update > If available, proceed with the same.
It may take some time to complete the update.
Once done, you can reboot the PC to apply changes.

10. Verify and Repair the Game Files

Sometimes corrupted or missing game files on the PC may trigger some issues with the game running smoothly. Make sure to verify the game files and repair them via the Steam client by following the steps below:

For Steam:

Open the Steam client on the PC and log into the account > Head over to Library.
Right-click on the FIFA 23 game from the left pane.
Click on Properties > Click on the Local Files tab.
Then click on Verify Integrity of game files.
Now, wait for the process to complete, and close the Steam client.
Finally, restart the PC to apply changes.

For Origin Client:

Open the Origin client on your PC.
Navigate to the My Game Library > Select FIFA 23.
Now, click on Settings (Gear icon) and select Repair.
Wait for the process to be completed.
Finally, reboot the PC to apply changes.

For Epic Games Launcher:

Open the Epic Games Launcher > Click on Library.
Click on the three-dots icon next to FIFA 23.
Now, click on Verify, and then wait for it to complete.
Reboot the PC and check for the issue again.

11. Select PlayStation or Xbox Configuration Support

Make sure to select the PlayStation or Xbox Configuration support on Steam manually depending on which controller mode you’re using.

Open the Steam launcher > Click on the Steam tab.
Go to the Settings menu > Click on the Controller tab.
Now, click on the General Controller Configuration option.
Under the Controller Settings menu, you should Enable the Configuration Support option.
Select Xbox Configuration or PlayStation Configuration support.

12. Try Charging Your Controller

Sometimes, a low-on-charge aspect can also play a major role for the controllers. You should always try charging the controller to fulfil the charge requirement if it’s wireless.

13. Try Using Another Controller

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Also, try using another controller on the PC to ensure there is no issue with the existing controller (hardware). If the other controller works fine then try repairing your controller or get a new one.

That’s it, guys. We assume this guide was helpful to you. For further queries, you can comment below.