SinglePlayer Native Controller Support Mod
⚪ Last updated 2021Preview

🔍 Analysis
- 👍 5.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #2 of 105 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
by Mgamerz (Owner of ME3Tweaks.com)
Singleplayer Native Controller Supports swaps the keyboard and mouse controls of Mass Effect 3 for a controller.
It switches UIs to their Xbox equivalents and swaps the PC Command HUD with the Xbox Power Wheel.
This mod is SINGLEPLAYER ONLY.
This provides a native experience far superior to the old hackjobs of XPadder.
NOTE FOR STEAM ME3 USERS: Make sure the controller configuration is set to 'Gamepad', or
it will not send XInput commands to the game, and the controller will not work.
Xbox 360/Xbox One Controller Users
Your controller should automatically install a driver when plugged into Windows 7 or higher.
These controllers work best as they are natively supported.
Dualshock Controller Users
You need to install a driver, as well as an program (Like SCP Server or DS4Windows) and convert your inputs to XInput.
Stream Controller Users
You need to have your controller in XInput mode for this to work.
Other Controller Users
Your controller must be able to send inputs as XInput, or Unreal Engine 3 won't recognize them.
Multiplayer in the main menu is removed while this mod is installed.
This is because Multiplayer does not work with this mod due to the power wheel causing
replication errors that make you unable to replicate variables to other players.
To play Multiplayer with a controller, you uninstall this mod (see Installation Instructions).
Then install the Multiplayer Native Controller Support mod.
If you attempt to install both mods at the same time, your game will break. Switching is very easy with Mod Manager.
The ALOT texture mod is a common addition to this mod.
ALOT should be installed after all other mods are installed as it will update installed mod's files with new textures.
Installing updates to mods (both mod manager and non-mod manager) will require you to reinstall ALOT.
You may consider ignoring updates unless you find a game-breaking one in this mod.
ME3Tweaks Mod Manager will autoconfigure what files will install when this mod loads in Mod Manager.
It should be installed as the final DLC mod because Mod Manager will detect some known incompatibilities.
Drag and drop this mod’s 7z download onto Mod Manager to import it into Mod Manager.
Install the same way as any other Mod Manager mod.
Uninstall this mod by performing the following:
1. Open the Installation Information panel by clicking 'Manage Target' on the main window.
2. Remove the DLC_CON_XBX folder from the Installed DLC Mods tab.
3. Restore TESTPATCH from the Modified DLC SFARs tab. <
This mod adds native controller support to the singleplayer mode of Mass Effect 3, including controller UIs and scaling for TV/4K displays. It's a must-have for players who prefer gamepads over mouse and keyboard, with a strong community backing (5,840 endorsements).
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust with 5,840 endorsements and over 114k downloads.
- Makes the game playable with a gamepad without third-party tools.
- UI scaling is a godsend for couch gaming on big screens.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2021, so it may not be compatible with the latest game patches.
- Only affects singleplayer; multiplayer already had controller support.
- Potential conflicts with other UI mods that alter the same interface files.
For Mass Effect 3 players who prefer playing with a controller, especially those on a TV or 4K monitor. If you're a mouse-and-keyboard purist, you don't need this. It's also great for modders who want a more console-like experience.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to install this mod after any other UI mods to avoid overwriting changes.
- If you're using a mod manager like ME3Tweaks Mod Manager, use it to install for automatic load order handling.
- Test the controller UI in the main menu before starting a mission to ensure it works.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Masseffect3 Mods
- Author
- ME3Tweaks
- Version
- 3.4
- Downloads
- 114,116
- Endorsements
- 5,840
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 1/9/2016
- Updated
- 1/1/2021
🔧 How to Install Mass Effect 3 Mods
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