How to connect a controller to Shadow PC
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Shadow PC is compatible with many Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo controllers, as well as some third-party controllers. To begin using your controller, start Shadow PC and connect your controller to your device.
Make sure your local device meets Shadow PC's recommended requirements. Devices below the recommended requirements may not be capable of supporting all of Shadow PC's features and functionality, such as the Quick Menu, even if they meet the minimum requirements.
Plug in your controller
Plug the controller into your device's USB 3.0 port.
Open the Shadow PC launcher and click Start.
Note: If your device doesn't have a USB 3.0 port, you may continue to plug the device in as you normally would, but some features may not work.Shadow PC will display a notification verifying your controller is connected.
Notification displayed at the top of the screen on Shadow PC
If a notification doesn't appear, restart Shadow PC while the controller is still plugged in.
You can find more controller settings in the Quick Menu.
To open the Quick Menu, start Shadow PC and click the Shadow PC icon 
at the top of the screen.
If you can't see the icon, the Quick Menu is disabled or incompatible with this device. Try using keyboard shortcuts to use Quick Menu commands.
Learn more about the Quick Menu.
Pair your controller wirelessly
Activate Bluetooth on your local device.
Make your controller discoverable.
Use your local device's Bluetooth settings to find and pair your wireless controller.
Open the Shadow PC launcher and click Start.
When your controller is connected, a notification will appear at the top of the screen.
Notification displayed at the top of the screen on Shadow PC
If a notification doesn't appear, restart Shadow PC while the controller is paired.
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