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controller support on java edition

After the legacy console edition of minecraft was replaced with the bedrock edition, many players just hated it. Since it was so similar to the java edition, adding controller support exctly like the one in that version to java edition "wood" be incredible

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    Ellivers commented
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    Yes, that's a really good idea!!

    Especially if you could customize the controller controls like you currently can customize the keyboard controls (when a controller is connected/detected).

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    Netwin commented
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    If this gets done you could imagine connecting a pc to a television to emulate the Console Edition experience with the Java Edition. It may even inspire to make the Java Edition playable on the Xbox One X, or at least inspire to support the Console Edition a little longer on Xbox One or expand the 'Bedrock Edition' with options on the Xbox One for being like the Console Edition. Whatever this may lead to, an awesome idea!

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    Donnylink commented
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    We can keep dreaming but Microsoft basically wants you to stop using the Java version and get the Windows 10 edition. That way you will have to stick with Windows as well. 

     

    I'm a Linux user and would love controller support. It has been done previously with mods and therefor it is possible to do.

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    Xavier Hervy commented
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    Running Linux, with the Steam Controller. Work like a charm.

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    FireCrystal1230 commented
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    This has less votes than expected. I know more than forty somewhat people want Controller support.

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    Korrigan8 commented
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    I wanted this to be added to java for a long time and now it's the right time to do it with 1.14. #ControllerForJava

     

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    Kiwipaxel commented
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    Controller support for the Java edition, would be fantastic its something I've wanted from an accessibility perspective for awhile.

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    AnonymousSub61 commented
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    Seriously, this is a good idea.

    I just got a new controller for my PC, and I was surprised to find out that Minecraft didn't have proper controller support for Java Edition. I think at the very least, they could have Xbox controller support for plug-in controller play.

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    Kaja3GD commented
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    When playing minecraft, I feel that I do best every time when playing with a controller. PvP? Best with a controller (by a lot). Building? Easiest with a controller. Basically any aspect of Minecraft can be made easier, more comfortable, or faster with a controller. I strongly support this as an update for Minecraft.

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    DaddyAndNathan commented
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    Bought the Java version before I even checked... would not have bought it had I known it did not have controller support. I like to relax when I play... controllers are comfortable and I can lean back. Keyboard and mouse may be more accurate, but it is not relaxing.

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    WalnutCafe54386 commented
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    I just broke my collarbone and am now in a sling (typing with one hand lol). I would just load up bedrock edition on my switch but I play with my friends on a java realm. I did some research and you can add Minecraft as a non-steam game and open big picture in steam to set keybinds to your controller so now I can play with the controller for the next coming weeks before i get my sling off. hope this helps! p.s. some people have uploaded keybind sets specifically for minecraft. this also works on macOS!! id know because im on a mac!

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    HappyPastaz commented
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    Yes please! Ter***ia has this out of the box and it’s super good being able to switch between the powerful keyboard+mouse and the relaxing gamepad. Best of both worlds!

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    spenc rellys commented
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    I may not have a PC for Minecraft Java Edition, but I think it would be great to have this feature. Because it would make it easier for new players, and I do have friends who own a PC and that play Java. And I believe it would make it easier for them to play the game with a controller. 

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    Zino96x commented
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    Bedrock controller configuration is a dream. Come on developers, just copy and paste that in the java edition (probably not that easy, anyway) I try to use JoyToKey but I can not configure like bedrock edition.

    PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE...

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    aspring14 commented
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    This is an incredible idea! I really hope to see this.

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    redsteyexpert commented
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    I am definitely better in Minecraft with a ps4 controller.