How to Use an xBox Controller to Play ESO on PC

Here are the steps to using a controller to play ESO on a PC, courtesy of YourSixGaming:

"To use a controller in The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) on PC, follow these steps: 

Check Controller Compatibility: ESO for PC supports XInput controllers, including Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S controllers. If you’re using a different type of controller, it may not be compatible with ESO. 

Enable Gamepad Mode: Launch the game using your keyboard and mouse. Once you’re in the game with a character, press ESC to bring up the menu. 

Select Settings, then go to Gameplay. 

Scroll down until you find the section for Gamepads and set Gamepad mode to On. 

Reactivate Your Controller (if needed): If you’ve recently updated ESO, the Gamepad Mode might default to Off. Make sure to reactivate your controller by following the steps above/

Additional Troubleshooting: If your controller still doesn’t function in ESO, consider reinstalling the controller’s drivers or software. Remember that you cannot use a controller before logging into a character unless you enable Accessibility Mode at launch."

If you prefer your instructions in video mode, watch this YourSixGaming YouTube video.   It is much more detailed than the above.  (You can read the auto generated transcript if you prefer.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5owD5EGI-y0

The Solo MMO Player thinks keyboards and a gaming mouse like Logitech's  G13 may be more versatile, but I suppose it depends on what you are used to.

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Guild Wars 2 and the Logitech G13

This is a short guide on setting up the G13 game pad to play Guild Wars 2.
http://www.guildwars2guru.com/topic/44053-guild-wars-2-the-logitech-g13-xml-import-file-short-guide-help/

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Addons for the Mouse Addict

If you prefer to navigate via your mouse instead of keyboard, you may be interested in Healium.  This addon for healers sets up heals so they can be clicked on to activate.  There's a video of it in action embedded in this article.  Note that Clique can also be set up to be activated by mouse clicks.  Speedy Actions is also spotlighted as it helps make mouse users faster.  The article also mentions the Logitech G-15 keyboard and the G-13 keypad, which are particularly useful for disabled players.
http://www.wow.com/2010/09/09/addon-spotlight-addons-for-clickers/

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Pwnwear Reviews the Logitech G13

A full review of the G13 gamepad with examples of macros and how the keybinding was set up for one character.  Follow the link to other setups if you need fuller information.  There are links to informational resources such as the manufacturer's website at the end of the article.
http://pwnwear.com/forum/geek-review-logitech-g13-for-wow-t559.html

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Using Your Mouse More Effectively

Gravity on learning to use your mouse to turn and using situational awareness--
http://pwnwear.com/2010/08/06/guide-on-learning-to-mouse-turn-and-situational-awareness/

Here are the two tutorials he references in his article.  They have great information about using your mouse, orienting yourself with the camera and learning to use situational awareness while playing.
http://looking4more.wordpress.com/2010/07/12/situational-awareness-and-you-part-1/

http://looking4more.wordpress.com/2010/07/15/situational-awareness-and-you-part-2/

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Macros for Paladins

Coriel suggests macros for prot and retro pallys.  Note the useful suggestions in the comments.
http://blessingofkings.blogspot.com/2010/05/ask-coriel-ret-and-prot-macros.html

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Reviews of the WOW Gaming Mouse, G13 Game Pad and ZBoard keyboard

Review of the WOW Gaming Mouse, the Zboard keyboard, and the Logitech G13 game pad.
http://roguewindsrants.blogspot.com/2010/02/product-review.html

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DUAL BOXING (WITH G13 GAME PADS AND MACROS)

Want to learn how folks play multiple accounts? Not just multiple characters, multiple WOW accounts. Cold Comfort lays out how he plays here, from the hardware (including the Logitech G13 game pad) to the macros and key bindings he uses to play.

http://blog.cold-comfort.org/2009/08/how-i-dualbox/

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G13 Video Review and Drivers

A video review of the game pad. The review he mentions on his blog is a simple rave review without details. The Solo MMO Player says the video just shows the use of the simple pre-programmed commands that come packaged with the device. Still, if you like to watch things in action, this is useful.
http://www.wegame.com/watch/Logitech_G13_Video_Review_from_a_World_of_Warcraft_perspective/

Another written review with more details and some hints on how to program the thing.
http://dominateyourserver.com/2009/05/05/world-of-warcraft-peripherals/

Problems using G13 with WOW.
http://forums.logitech.com/logitech/board/message?board.id=gserieskeyboards&thread.id=807

http://forums.logitech.com/logitech/board/message?board.id=gserieskeyboards&message.id=3713

http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=16137367145&sid=1

Driver issue?
http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=14318633045&sid=1

Latest driver for Mac.
http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/drivers/logitechgamepanelsoftware.html

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Logitech's G13 Gamepad Information

You'll find information about the G13 gamepad here. There are links to downloads, troubleshooting and the forums, but don't choose the forum button (see the next two links instead). There is also a link to the quick start manual in PDF form on this page.
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/441/5123&hub=1&selectedcrid=441&selectedcid=5123&cl=us,en

G13 forum information is more directly found at these sites.
http://www.g15forums.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=26

http://forums.logitech.com/logitech/board?board.id=gserieskeyboards

Basic setup information here--
http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,2845,2336959,00.asp

UPDATE:  G13s are no longer available new, just through places like eBay and Amazon at high prices.  If you are lucky enough to have one or buy one, here is a good source of information on how to set it up and program it.

https://robots.net/tech/how-to-use-logitech-g13/

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