Fix Controller Detection in Google Chrome
Chrome may not detect your game controller by default. Here's how to fix it:
Step 1: Open Chrome Flags
Copy and paste this into your Chrome address bar:
chrome://flags/#restrict-gamepad-access
Note: You must type or paste this manually — Chrome doesn't allow clicking links to chrome:// pages.
Step 2: Change the Setting
Find "Restrict gamepad access" and change it from Default to Enabled (or Disabled — try both if one doesn't work).
Step 3: Relaunch Chrome
Click the "Relaunch" button at the bottom of the page. Chrome will restart with the new setting.
Step 4: Test Your Controller
Come back to thedialupnetwork.com, open the Emulator, load a game, and press a button on your controller. It should now be detected!
💡 Tip: If it still doesn't work, make sure no other app (like Steam) is running that might be intercepting your controller input. You can also try connecting your controller via USB cable instead of wireless.
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