If the host is using the Computers tab and has Settings > Host > Virtual Gamepad Type set to Dualshock 4, that may not work well with the game you're trying.If you're hosting on Arcade, it isn't possible to restart the game because the Arcade session closes with it, so that game may not be playable on Arcade If you're hosting your desktop using the Computers tab, try restarting the game to ensure this isn't the case. Some games don't detect controllers that got plugged in after the game was opened.If you're confused about how to configure your game/emulator or whether the game has multiplayer, look it up online. Parsec's controllers are not special and just work as if an ordinary xbox controller was plugged on the host computer via USB. Most emulators need you to configure the controllers in their settings, and some games require you to enable multiplayer somewhere, or configure it further. If the guest controllers do work on the website, it means Parsec is passing the controller correctly, and the rest is up to the game/emulator. Parsec only connects the controllers if guests press buttons on them Ask the people who are connected to press a lot of buttons, then check if it shows on the website.Computers tab: If Parsec settings > Approved apps is enabled, approve your internet browser there so that Parsec can send inputs.Arcade: Keep both the game and browser visible in the screen, and click on the game so that Parsec can send inputs to it.Do the following on the host, depending on where the game is being hosted:.To check whether the problem is actually Parsec, instead of just the game, the person hosting the game needs to follow the instructions below. In some cases, Parsec will pass the controller as normal but the game won't use it. Something is interfering with the host drivers Parsec is passing the controller but the game won't use it The host's controller drivers aren't working Parsec can't see the controller on the guest Parsec is passing the controller but the game won't use it If people are trying to use the mouse and keyboard, refer to the article about issues with the mouse and keyboard instead. This article covers potential reasons and troubleshooting steps for when someone cannot use their controller to move on a game through Parsec.

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