Troubleshooting Controller Problems in Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection on PC

MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics is now available on PC and consoles, featuring over seven titles from CAPCOM’s expansive fighting game and arcade library. Although the PC version benefits from impressive emulation quality, it does have some technical issues. If you’re encountering problems with your PlayStation controllers in Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection, particularly with the d-pad not functioning correctly, this guide will help you resolve those issues.

PlayStation Controllers Issues in Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection

If your DualShock 4 or DualSense PlayStation controllers are not performing as expected in Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection, especially when the d-pad is unresponsive, you will need to enable Steam Input.

Ensure that Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection is not running
Open Steam, and navigate to your library
Right-click on Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection and select Properties
In the Controller tab, select the Enable Steam Input option under Override for Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection

This adjustment should resolve issues with the d-pad and bumpers when using the PlayStation controller.

Activating PlayStation Button Prompts

To enable PlayStation button prompts in Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection, you will need to make a minor edit in the configuration file.

Firstly, access the location where Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection is installed
Open the config.ini file with a text editor like Notepad or Notepad++
Set the value of ButtonPrompt to PS4, as illustrated below:

Save the changes and exit the editor.

This adjustment will switch the button prompts to the traditional PlayStation icons, as shown below:

Implementing these changes will ensure that PlayStation controllers are functioning properly while playing Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection. It indicates that in-game support is available, though it may currently exhibit some bugs. For now, these steps will resolve the challenges.

Verifying Detected Controllers

If your controllers are still unresponsive, verify that Steam detects them. To check for detected controllers in the Steam client, select Steam > Settings > Controller:

MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics is an impressive compilation and a significant addition from CAPCOM that ensures their classic titles remain enjoyable for contemporary gamers.

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