How to Fix Controller Not Working in Dragon Ball Sparkling Zero

DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO offers over 180 characters from Dragon Ball Z, Super, GT, and select movies.

With fast-paced 3D battles, players can unleash iconic moves like beam clashes, rush attacks, and more.

The game offers both online and offline modes, including tournaments, and story campaigns.

Available in Standard, Deluxe, and Ultimate editions, this game is a must-play for Dragon Ball fans.

In this guide, you’ll learn how to fix your gamepad/PS4/PS5/Xbox controller not working, detecting, or switching in Dragon Ball Sparkling Zero.

Fix 1: Disable Steam Input

1. Open Steam and log in to your account.
2. Go to your library and right-click “Dragon Ball Sparkling Zero”.
3. Select Properties > Controller > Override for “Dragon Ball Sparkling Zero”.
4. Select “Disable Steam Input” and launch the game.

Note: If disabling Steam Input does not fix your controller, try enabling it instead.

Fix 2: Launch the game in Big Picture Mode

1. Launch Steam.
2. Click on the monitor icon on the top right to enter Big Picture Mode.
3. Select “Menu” on the bottom left and select “Library”.
4. Select “Dragon Ball Sparkling Zero” and “Play” to launch the game.

Fix 3: Launch Steam and the game as an administrator

1. Right-click Steam > properties > Compatibility > Run this program as an administrator > tick > Apply > OK.
2. Go to your Steam library > Right-click “Dragon Ball Sparkling Zero” > Properties > Installed Files > Browse > Right-click “Dragon Ball Sparkling Zero” application > properties > Compatibility > Run this program as an administrator > tick > Apply > OK.
3. Launch the game.

Fix 4: Unplug external devices

• Unplug and replug your controller if it’s wired (it can be simply a loose plug).
• Unplug external unused USB devices (Logitech racing wheel, Thrustmaster racing wheel, additional controllers, etc.).

Fix 5: Close DS4 app and launch the game (Dragon Ball Sparkling Zero-specific)

1. Close Dragon Ball Sparkling Zero.
2. If you’re using DS4, select the arrow icon on the Windows Taskbar.
3. Right-click “DS4” and select “Exit”.
4. Launch Dragon Ball Sparkling Zero.

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