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At a glance
Install in the game only; not needed on the server
XInput Controller Support for Minecraft 1.4.7
Adds native Xbox/XInput controller support to Minecraft 1.4.7, enabling full gameplay and GUI interaction using a gamepad. Designed for use with both JInput (cross-platform) and JXInput (Windows fallback) backends.
Description:
This mod allows players to use Xbox-compatible controllers to navigate, play, and interact with Minecraft 1.4.7. Features include:
Demonstration of Mod Support:
Gameplay Controls:
| Button | Gameplay Function | GUI Function |
|---|---|---|
| A | Jump | Click / Drag |
| B | Drop | Right-click |
| X | – | Close GUI |
| Y | Inventory | Shift-click / Auto-craft |
| LB | – | Scroll |
| RB | – | Scroll |
| LT | Use item | – |
| RT | Attack | – |
| Back | Chat / Recipe Browser | Close / Open Recipe Browser |
| Start | Pause Menu | Close GUI |
| LThumb | - | – |
| RThumb | - | – |
| D-Pad | Sneak / Hotbar / Sprint | Scroll / Hotbar |
| LStick | Move player | Move cursor |
| RStick | Camera / optional GUI | Move cursor (if implemented) |
Analog movement using the left stick.
Sprinting, jumping, sneaking, attacking, and using items mapped to standard controller buttons.
Hotbar cycling and inventory interaction using D-pad and shoulder buttons.
GUI Navigation:
Free cursor movement using the left stick in menus and containers.
Left-click, right-click, and drag actions mapped to controller buttons.
Hotbar selection and inventory shift-click via D-pad and triggers.
Compatible with the in-game recipe browser for quick crafting.
Controller Backends:
Primary: JInput (bundled with LWJGL, works cross-platform).
Fallback: JXInput (Windows-only, for cases where JInput fails).
Requirements:
Minecraft 1.4.7 (vanilla or Forge).
Java 6 or higher.
Xbox or compatible XInput controller.
Installation:
Place the mod in your mods folder.
Launch Minecraft 1.4.7 for controller support, disable with config.
Intended Use:
Provides a full gamepad experience for players who prefer controllers, particularly useful for couch play, accessibility, or alternative control setups in Minecraft 1.4.7.
Credits
Beta Testers
- HOLY TRAP ARCHIVES (macOS)
- RAIDEN (Linux)
- Tajoma (Linux)
- SpartanS1ayer (Steam Deck)
FAQ
How to install XInput Mod?
Install Forge for your Minecraft version, download XInput Mod for the same version and loader, put the file into the mods folder and launch the game with the loader profile.
Which Minecraft versions does XInput Mod support?
XInput Mod has builds for Minecraft 1.4.7.
Is XInput Mod needed on the server?
Client only — no need to install it on the server
