Authentication controllers

Some consoles check if a controller is a genuine controller. Our controllers are unoffical, so we need to trick the console into thinking our controller is genuine.

There are a few ways you can use an unofficial controller on a console requiring authentication.

  1. Pass through the authentication check to another controller or dongle.
  2. Patch out authentication as a whole, as with UsbdSecPatch
  3. Some games support input methods that don't need authentication, as on Rock Band 4 on PS4 supporting PS3 instruments or Fortnite on Xbox and PS4/5 supporting keyboard inputs.

Consoles needing authentication

  • Xbox 360
    • The Xbox 360 in most cases requires authentication, but Santroller has authentication keys built in.
  • Xbox One and Series S|X, but only if you are not playing Fortnite Festival.
  • PS4
    • For Rock Band 4, you can use PS3 mode. Do note however that when you do this, it will only work in game, and not the PS4 system menu.
    • For Rock Band 4 and GHL, you can patch the game to support other instruments using OrbisInstrumentalizer if you have a GoldHEN modded PS4.
    • For Fortnite Festival, you can follow the Fortnite Festival guide.
  • PS5
    • For Fortnite Festival, you can follow the Fortnite Festival guide.
    • For Rock Band 4, you can use PS3 mode. Do note however that when you do this, it will only work in game, and not in the PS5 system menu.
    • For any other game, you require the Besavior P5General.

Passing authentication checks to a legitimate controller

You can follow the USB Inputs guide. When USB Inputs are enabled, authentication checks will automatically be passed to a controller.

Supported controllers

Xbox One / Series S|X: The Xbox One or Series gamepads will work here, third party controllers do not.

PS4: DualShock 4 and most other controllers should work. Dongles such as the MAGPS4 should also work for this.

Native PS5: A Besavior P5General is required for use on PS5 for all games. The Magicboots-S5 will NOT work for this.