How To Connect a Guitar Hero Controller To Fortnite

Welcome to our friendly guide on how to connect a Guitar Hero controller to Fortnite! In this article, we will walk you through the steps to connect your Guitar Hero controller to your PC and map the buttons to play Fortnite in a unique and exciting way. Playing Fortnite with a Guitar Hero controller adds a new level of fun and challenge to the game, and we're here to help you get started.

Before we begin, it's important to ensure that you have a USB dongle that is compatible with your Guitar Hero controller. We recommend using the DOYO guitar controller, as it has been tested and proven to work well for this setup. Please note that Bluetooth connectivity is not yet supported for this particular method.

To map the buttons on your Guitar Hero controller to keyboard and mouse inputs, we will be using a free software called JoyToKey. This software emulates keyboard and mouse functions on your controller, allowing you to play Fortnite seamlessly. You can download JoyToKey from their official website and follow the installation instructions provided.

Once you have JoyToKey installed on your PC, it's time to physically connect your Guitar Hero controller. Plug the USB dongle into an available USB port on your computer, and then turn on your guitar controller. The button inputs on the controller should light up when pressed, indicating that it is successfully connected.

Now that your Guitar Hero controller is connected, let's map the button inputs in Fortnite. For the Fortnite Festival mode, also known as Lane-Key Binding, we recommend the following key bindings:

You can customize these bindings to your preference if desired. To map the buttons, open JoyToKey and click on the "Button Mapping" tab. Press the corresponding button on your Guitar Hero controller for each key binding and save your settings.

To ensure that your Guitar Hero controller inputs are recognized in Fortnite, navigate to the keyboard and mouse settings within the game. Look for the "Ignore Gamepad Input" option and toggle it to On. This will prevent Fortnite from recognizing your controller as a gamepad and allow your button mappings to function properly.

With your Guitar Hero controller successfully connected and the button mappings set up, you're ready to play Fortnite using only the fret buttons on the controller. You don't need to press the strum button as it is not necessary for this setup. All the necessary actions, such as building, shooting, and switching weapons, can be performed using the fret buttons on the guitar controller.