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Shadow is compatible with many controllers and supports more features every day. Thanks to our Controller Management feature, you can simply connect the controller to your local device and start Shadow. Use the Quick Menu to manage your controllers, or see how to connect controllers to the Shadow Ghost or Shadow Box.

 

Managing Controllers with the Quick Menu

To confirm your controller is connected to Shadow, you can use the Quick Menu, available on Windows, macOS, and Ubuntu.

To confirm your controller is connected:

  1. Start Shadow.
  2. Connect your controller to your device. You can use a wired USB cord or pair the device wirelessly via Bluetooth.
  3. A notification will appear when your controller is connected.

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    You can also go to the Quick Menu > Controllers tab to find your controller.

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Connect Controllers to the Shadow Ghost or Shadow Box

Plug your USB or Bluetooth controller into your Shadow Ghost or the Shadow Box. We recommend plugging the controller into one of the blue USB 3.0 ports on the back.

 

📝 Note: The Quick Menu is not yet available on Shadow Ghost or the Box. These devices will recognize your controllers just as well.
To learn how to pair a Bluetooth controller to the Shadow Ghost, please see how to set up a Bluetooth device on Shadow Ghost.

 

List of Compatible Controllers

To see if your controller is compatible with Shadow, check your controller's model number, then find your controller on one of our lists:

Each list contains controllers currently compatible with Shadow and other supported features. As the Controller Management feature constantly evolves, these lists will be updated regularly.

 

Tips

💡 To find your controller's model number:

Check the serial number on the back of the controller. The serial number will indicate which model your controller is. Below are examples from PlayStation and Xbox controllers.

 

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💡  To report a problem with your controller:

Let us know via our Shadow controller issues form.

 

💡 For help understanding the lists:

Refer to the key reference below:

 

Controller_vibration.png Vibration Support
Bug.png Known Bug
USB.bmp Wired Support
Wireless_USB.bmp Wireless Adapter Support
Bluetooth.bmp Bluetooth Support

*Vibration support only confirmed for USB
**Vibration support only confirmed for Bluetooth
Empty fields are either not tested or supported
Sound forwarding is not supported

 

Xbox controllers

For more help, see how to connect an Xbox controller to Shadow

Windows macOS Shadow Ghost

Shadow Box
Xbox One 1537

USB.bmpWireless_USB.bmp

 USB.bmpWireless_USB.bmp USB.bmpWireless_USB.bmp USB.bmpWireless_USB.bmp
Xbox One 1697 USB.bmp USB.bmp USB.bmp USB.bmp
Xbox One 1698 USB.bmpWireless_USB.bmp USB.bmpWireless_USB.bmp USB.bmpWireless_USB.bmp USB.bmpWireless_USB.bmp
Xbox One 1708 USB.bmpBluetooth.bmp USB.bmpBluetooth.bmpController_vibration.png USB.bmpBluetooth.bmp USB.bmpBluetooth.bmp
Xbox One Elite V1 USB.bmpWireless_USB.bmp USB.bmpWireless_USB.bmp
 USB.bmpWireless_USB.bmp USB.bmp
Xbox One Elite V2 Bug.pngController_vibration.png*    Bug.png Controller_vibration.png * USB.bmp Controller_vibration.png*
Xbox Adaptive Controller        
Xbox 360  USB.bmp USB.bmp   USB.bmp USB.bmp
Xbox 360 Wireless        

 

📝 Notes: 

 

PlayStation controllers

For more help, see how to connect a PS4 controller to Shadow.

  Windows macOS Shadow Ghost

Shadow Box
DualShock 4 CUH-ZCT1 USB.bmpBluetooth.bmp USB.bmpBluetooth.bmp
macOS Catalina		 USB.bmpBluetooth.bmpController_vibration.png**  
DualShock 4 CUH-ZCT2 USB.bmpBluetooth.bmp USB.bmpBluetooth.bmp USB.bmpBluetooth.bmp Controller_vibration.png**  
DualShock 3

USB.bmp 

 USB.bmp USB.bmp USB.bmp

 

📝 Notes: 

  • To use a wireless adapter, see PlayStation's article How to Pair a DUALSHOCK®4 Using a Wireless Adapter.
  • If your PlayStation controller is not detected, check the box next to PlayStation controllers extended compatibility in the Quick Menu > Controllers tab.

 

Nintendo Switch Controllers

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Shadow Box
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller USB.bmpBluetooth.bmp USB.bmpBluetooth.bmp USB.bmpBluetooth.bmp USB.bmp

 

📝 Notes: 

  • The Nintendo Switch Pro Controller is recognized as an Xbox 360 controller.
  • Some games take into account the switch key mapping only via Steam Big Picture.

 

Other Controllers

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Shadow Box
Logitech F310        
Logitech F710 Wireless        
Steam Controller        
Rock Candy Wired Controller for XBOX ONE USB.bmp Controller_vibration.png*   USB.bmp Controller_vibration.png* USB.bmp Controller_vibration.png*
Logitech Dual Action   USB.bmp    
Steelseries Status XL   Bluetooth.bmp    
Steelseries Nimbus   USB.bmpBluetooth.bmp
macOS Catalina		    
Stadia controller USB.bmp Controller_vibration.png* USB.bmp
macOS Catalina		 USB.bmp Controller_vibration.png* USB.bmp Controller_vibration.png*
Astro C40 USB.bmpWireless_USB.bmpController_vibration.png   USB.bmpWireless_USB.bmp Controller_vibration.png USB.bmpWireless_USB.bmpController_vibration.png
8bitdo gamepad        

 

 

 

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