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Controller support

All PC-compatible devices should work, as long as you follow instructions from the manufacturer: drivers and software installation, proper hardware cabling, console vs PC mode selectors, etc.

Controller type
Notes
Controller type
Keyboard
Notes
Controller type
Mouse
Notes
Mouse-steering can be assigned, as well as throttle, brake, etc.
Controller type
PC-compatible steering wheels
Notes
Force Feedback is supported. See also steering wheel setup help .
Controller type
PC-compatible gamepads
Notes
Controller type
PC-compatible joysticks
Notes
Force Feedback is supported for the first axis of the joystick.
Controller type
PC-compatible button boxes
Notes
Controller type
StreamDeck
Notes
Use keyboard combinations to interact with BeamNG.drive. Keys can be added and modified in Options > Controls.
Controller type
Xbox controllers
Notes
For steering wheels: PC-mode is required for force feedback. If the wheel is not compatible with PC, force feedback won’t work.
Controller type
PlayStation-only controllers
Nintendo-only controllers
Notes
PC-compatible console controllers should work.
Some console-only controllers can require external adapters/software. Others will not work regardless.
Controller type
Android phones
iOS phones
Notes
The remote apps for Android/iOS are no longer available.
There’s no short term plans to revive them.
Controller type
External displays
Notes
Displays based on OutGauge protocol will work (enable in Options > Other).
Some displays require custom software to be installed.
Controller type
Motion simulators
Notes
Motion rigs based on MotionSim protocol will work (enable in Options > Other).
Some motion simulators require custom software to be installed.

 Tested controllers

The list contains all hardware that was tested so far.

Most controllers are already configured by either us, or by the helpful community. That means the basic controls will work as soon as you installed the drivers (or any other software required by the manufacturer).

  • If you are a player and your controller is not already configured below, you only have to assign controls to your taste. You can also
  • If you are a hardware manufacturer and want to improve support for your controllers, please reach us via email
In-game controls
Force-feedback
In-game controls
Force-feedback
CAN-Bus Controller
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Keyboard
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Mouse
Note: Mouse-steering can be assigned, as well as throttle, brake, etc.
In-game controls
Force-feedback
VelocityOne Race (0x10f5, 0x7077)
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Xbox 360 compatible controller
Note: Force feedback only works if the steering wheel manufacturer advertises it to also be compatible with DirectInput (sometimes referred to as ‘PC’, ‘Windows’ or ‘DInput’ mode).
Vibration is not officially supported (it is only experimental, you would need to enable ffb in-game, and set the device to ‘Console’, ‘XBox or ‘XInput’ mode).
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Xbox One compatible controller
Note: Force feedback only works if the steering wheel manufacturer advertises it to also be compatible with DirectInput (sometimes referred to as ‘PC’, ‘Windows’ or ‘DInput’ mode).
Vibration is not officially supported (it is only experimental, you would need to enable ffb in-game, and set the device to ‘Console’, ‘XBox or ‘XInput’ mode).
In-game controls
Force-feedback
CAMMUS C5 Steering Wheel (0x3416, 0x1021)
In-game controls
Force-feedback
CAMMUS C5 Wheel Base (0x3416, 0x0301)
In-game controls
Force-feedback
CAMMUS CP5 Pedals (0x3416, 0x1018)
In-game controls
Force-feedback
CSL Gamepad for PC (0x0079, 0x0006)
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Fanatec CSL DD, Fanatec GT DD Pro (0x0eb7, 0x0020)
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Fanatec CSL Elite Pedals LC via USB to PC (0x0eb7, 0x6204)
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Fanatec CSL Elite Pedals V2 via USB to PC (0x0eb7, 0x6206)
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Fanatec CSL Elite Pedals via ClubSport USB Adapter (0x0eb7, 0x1a95)
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Fanatec CSL Elite Wheel Base PlayStation 4 (0x0eb7, 0x0005)
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Fanatec CSL Elite Wheel Base and 1.1 (0x0eb7, 0x0e03)
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Fanatec CSL Pedals LCK (Load Cell Kit) via USB to PC (0x0eb7, 0x6205)
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Fanatec CSL Pedals via ClubSport USB Adapter (0x0eb7, 0x1a95)
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Fanatec ClubSport Handbrake via ClubSport USB Adapter (0x0eb7, 0x1a93)
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Fanatec ClubSport Pedals V1 via USB to PC (0x0eb7, 0x1839)
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Fanatec ClubSport Pedals V2 via USB to PC (0x0eb7, 0x1839)
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Fanatec ClubSport Pedals V3 via USB to PC (0x0eb7, 0x183b)
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Fanatec ClubSport Shifter via ClubSport USB Adapter (0x0eb7, 0x1a92)
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Fanatec ClubSport Wheel Base V2.5 (0x0eb7, 0x0004)
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Fanatec ClubSport Wheel Base V2 (0x0eb7, 0x0001)
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Fanatec ClubSport Wheel Base (0x0eb7, 0x038e)
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Fanatec Podium Wheel Base DD1 (0x0eb7, 0x0006)
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Fanatec Podium Wheel Base DD2 (0x0eb7, 0x0007)
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Fanatec Porsche 911 Turbo S Wheel (0x0eb7, 0x0197)
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Genius TwinWheel for PC & PS2 (0x0583, 0xb002)
Note: Push ‘MODE’ button so the light turns red
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Hama Thunder V18 Racing Steering Wheel PS2
Note: Requires a PS2-to-USB adapter. Buttons L3 and R3 didn’t work during our tests.
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Hama Thunder VS Racing Wheel for PS3, Racing Wheel V18 (0x0e8f, 0x0003)
Note: Requires a Playstation to USB adapter. Some buttons may not work
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Heusinkveld HE Sequential Shifter (0xa020, 0x3142)
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Heusinkveld Sim Pedals Sprint (0x30b7, 0x1001)
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Hitec Aurora 9 R/C (RC-Joystick) (0x0000, 0x0003)
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Leo Bodnar Shifter adapter for Logitech G25, G27, G29, G920 (0x1dd2, 0x10a0)
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Leo Bodnar SimSteering 2 FFB System (0x1dd2)
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Logitech Driving Force GT USB (0x046d, 0xc29a)
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Logitech Driving Force Pro USB (0x046d, 0xc298)
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Logitech F310 Gamepad (0x046d, 0xc216)
Note: Flip rear selector to ‘X’, then tap the ‘mode’ button to: light off. Check its manual for more info .
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Logitech F710 Gamepad (0x046d, 0xc219)
Note: Flip rear selector to ‘X’, then tap the ‘mode’ button to: light off. Check its manual for more info .
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Logitech G HUB G923 Racing Wheel for PlayStation 4 and PC (USB) (0x046d, 0xc266)
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Logitech G HUB G923 Racing Wheel for XBox One and PC (USB) (0x046d, 0xc26e)
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Logitech G HUB PRO Racing Wheel for PlayStation and PC (USB) (0x046d, 0xc268)
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Logitech G HUB PRO Racing Wheel for Xbox and PC (USB) (0x046d, 0xc272)
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Logitech G25 Racing Wheel USB (0x046d, 0xc299)
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Logitech G27 Racing Wheel USB (0x046d, 0xc29b)
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Logitech G29 (0x046d, 0xc24f)
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Logitech G920 (0x046d, 0xc262)
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Logitech Momo Racing Force Feedback Wheel (0x046d, 0xca03)
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Logitech SpaceMouse Pro (0x046d, 0xc62b)
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback Wheel (USB) (0x045e, 0x0034)
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Moza CRP pedals (0x346e, 0x0001)
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Moza HGP Shifter (0x346e, 0x001e)
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Moza R12 Base (0x346e, 0x0006)
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Moza R16 Base (0x346e, 0x0000)
Note: configured for CS V2 steering wheel rim (in both button and dpad modes): other rims may need tweaks.
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Moza R21 Base (0x346e, 0x0000)
Note: configured for CS V2 steering wheel rim (in both button and dpad modes): other rims may need tweaks.
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Moza R3 Base (0x346e, 0x0005)
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Moza R5 Base (0x346e, 0x0004)
Note: configured for CS V2 steering wheel rim (in both button and dpad modes): other rims may need tweaks.
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Moza R9 Base (0x346e, 0x0002)
Note: configured for CS V2 steering wheel rim (in both button and dpad modes): other rims may need tweaks.
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Moza SR-P pedals (0x346e, 0x0003)
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Moza Universal HUB (0x346e, 0x0020)
Note: Configured for HBP Handbrake and HGP shifter connections
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Moza handbrake (0x346e, 0x001f)
In-game controls
Force-feedback
OpenFFBoard (0x1209, 0xffb0)
In-game controls
Force-feedback
PXN PC Game Controller (0x11ff, 0x3352)
In-game controls
Force-feedback
PXN V10 Wheel (0x11ff, 0x3245)
In-game controls
Force-feedback
PXN V12 Wheel (0x11ff, 0x1212)
In-game controls
Force-feedback
PXN V12lite (0x11ff, 0x1112)
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Personal Communication Systems Dual PSX Adaptor (0x0810, 0x0001)
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Phone App by BeamNG GmbH. BeamNG Remote Controller
Note: The remote apps for Android/iOS are no longer available.
There’s no short term plans to revive them.
In-game controls
Force-feedback
SHH Shifter Newt (0x16c0, 0x05e1)
Note: Remember to use the physical switch for sequential mode to work normally
In-game controls
Force-feedback
SHH SimRacingCoach wheel button box (0x16c0, 0x0487)
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Saitek Heavy Eqpt. Wheel & Pedal (0x0738, 0x2217)
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Saitek Side Panel Control Deck (0x0738, 0x2218)
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Sim-Plicity SW20 V3 (Game Mode) (0x1cbe, 0xc28f)
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Sim-Plicity SW20 V3 (0x1cbe, 0x027e)
In-game controls
Force-feedback
SimRaceWay SteelSeries SRW-S1 steering wheel (0x1038, 0x1410)
In-game controls
Force-feedback
SimXperience AccuForce (0x1fc9, 0x804c)
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Simucube 1 (0x16d0, 0x0d5a)
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Simucube 2 Pro (0x16d0, 0x0d60)
Note: Configured for wireless steering rim with paddle-shifting; other rims may need tweaks.
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Simucube 2 Sport (0x16d0, 0x0d61)
Note: Configured for wireless steering rim with paddle-shifting; other rims may need tweaks.
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Simucube 2 Ultimate (0x16d0, 0x0d5f)
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Simucube Link Hub - ActivePedals (0x16d0, 0x0d66)
Note: For pedal feedback effects, please follow these instructions from Simucube .
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Sony Dualshock 2 Playstation Controller (SCPH-10010) (0x054c)
Note: Needs a PS2-to-USB hardware adapter and may require third party software to work.
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Sony Dualshock 3 Playstation Controller (wired variant) (0x054c)
Note: May need unofficial third party software to be recognized by a computer. It has not been confirmed to work.
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Sony Dualshock 4 Playstation Controller (wireless variant using wire) (0x054c, 0x05c4)
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Sony Dualshock 4 Playstation Controller (0x054c, 0x09cc)
Note: Wired connection only. Requires Steam support to work
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Sony Playstation 5 Controller (0x054c, 0x0ce6)
In-game controls
Force-feedback
SpeedLink Drift O.Z. Steering Wheel
Note: It can be detected by Windows as a Xbox controller, and therefore use those in-game bindings.
In-game controls
Force-feedback
SpeedLink PHANTOM HAWK Flightstick (0x11ff, 0x3331)
Note: Remember to download and install the official drivers.
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Thrustmaster Advanced Mode Racer (0x044f, 0xb696)
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Thrustmaster Dual Trigger 3-in-1 Dual Shock (0x044f, 0xb323)
Note: If worn out, thumbsticks may incorrectly report ‘full left’
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Thrustmaster F430 Cockpit Wireless (0x044f, 0xb65b)
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Thrustmaster Ferrari F1 wheel Integral T500 (0x044d, 0xb662)
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Thrustmaster RGT Force Feedback Pro (0x044d, 0xb653)
Note: Force feedback support is not confirmed
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Thrustmaster Razer Sabertooth Elite (0x24c6, 0x5d04)
Note: Is recognized as a XBox controller, so it uses its assigned controls.
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Thrustmaster T-GT II Racing Wheel (0x044f, 0xb684)
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Thrustmaster T150 (0x044d, 0xb65d)
Note: Some users reported inverted pedals .
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Thrustmaster T300RS Racing wheel (0x044f, 0xb66e)
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Thrustmaster T500 RS Gear Shift (0x044f, 0xb660)
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Thrustmaster T500 RS Racing wheel (0x044f, 0xb65e)
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Thrustmaster TMX Racing Wheel (0x044d, 0xb67f)
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Thrustmaster TS-XW Racer (0x044f, 0xb692)
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Thrustmaster TSS HANDBRAKE (0x044f, 0xb695)
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Thrustmaster TX Racing Wheel (0x044f, 0xb669)
In-game controls
Force-feedback
Valve Steam Controller
Note: Configuration varies depending on your chosen Steam Controller settings. It can work as a Xbox controller too.
Last modified: September 18, 2024

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