How can I reset controller configuration for a specific game in Steam?

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Background

I own a PS5 controller, my operating system is Ubuntu 22.04. I installed a new game in steam, and it was listed as having partial controller support. I did not see any controller configuration in the "Controls" menu, so I set my controller to mimic a keyboard and mouse. However, this was terrible, so I decided to poke around in the options again, and for whatever reason, there were gamepad options displayed, and with a PS5 controller option, no less.

The Problem

Because I had previously used Steam's Controller Configuration menu, I cannot remove the existing controller configuration to pass through my controller, only replace the existing configuration, or alter it. So Steam recognizes my controller as a PS5, but when I select the "Gamepad" option, or try to manually set a layout, it defaults to setting my controller up as an Xbox controller. While I can technically use this, it means that the wrong buttons will be displayed in game, which is non-ideal.

What I would like

I would like to either:

  • Erase Steam's controller configuration specifically for this game, thus forcing it to pass through the default config (My controller is currently set up fine with Steam (It recognises it as a Dualsense, not a Dualshock 4), and with other games, and it would be more than a bit of a faff to redo that work). Manual is ok. I am more than experienced enough to remove or edit a configuration file manually, to remove this config. I'm just unable to locate where game-specific controller bindings are stored.

  • Set up a binding using Steam's Controller Configuration menu that outputs PS5 controls to the game. This is "less clean", however it still solves the problem. I was unable to wrangle the controller menu to do this, as the controller mapping buttons in the selection menu are all Xbox buttons.






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How do I reset my controller configuration on steam?

  • Locate the small reset button on the back of the DualShock 4 located near the L2 button.
  • Use a small, unfolded paper clip or something similar to push the button inside the hole.
  • Hold the button down for roughly 3-5 seconds and release.
  • Reconnect the DualShock 4 to the PC via USB connection.


  • How do I disable Steam controller support for certain games?

    In the left-hand column, click on the Manage Game button. Click the Controller Options button. Click the Steam Input Per-Game drop-down box. Select Forced Off.

    How do you reprogram a steam controller?

    From the game's menu in Steam's Big Picture mode, simply click \u201cManage Game,\u201d and then in \u201cController Options,\u201d make sure it's set to the \u201cForced On\u201d option. Once enabled, click the \u201cController Configuration\u201d button to customize your controller's layout to your heart's content.

    How do you reset controller settings on PC?

    Find your controller and right-click it. Select \u201cGame Controller Settings\u201d from the drop-down menu. Select \u201cProperties\u201d from the new window. On the \u201cSettings\u201d tab, select \u201cReset to Default.\u201d



    Remapping Buttons for Controllers on Steam




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