iOS Poor controller support

[dinkdinkpup]

Got a bluetooth controller for SV on ios but it disappointed me with its poor controller support. Found these issues:

• Scrolling through items in the backpack does not have an indicator where the cursor is at
• Cannot select sort button
• Accessing journal via controller does not work
• Should have a button to easily transfer selected item to other container (shipping box, chests, etc.)

 

[dannygold9]

Yeah, I’ve also been finding it impossible to play with a controller on iOS with the same issues you described. There’s also no cursor for things like the in-game options menu.

 

[Erinalope]

Same issues on android. Was hoping for remapable controls (my first sword was a bad way to find the “delete forever” button). No cursor is frustrating, especially when trying to read a tool tip.

edit: on the retroid pocket 4, still occurring on 1.6.12

 

[RayganV]

I also have the same issues

 

[Erinalope]

Same issues on android. I also don’t like how easy the delete button is to hit. Had to reset days cause I've deleted tools. Hoping for an update or mod that lets us reassign buttons.

 

[timekeeper]

yup… finding it hard to play properly on an ipad with a paired PS5 controller (not that it worked with a PS4 controller either). Not being able to bring up the journal objectives is annoying. These controller issues have persisted over the years I’ve owned the game on ios.

 

[Android Farmer]

I guess it's pretty much the same as the issues presented in this other thread: https://forums.stardewvalley.net/threads/1-6-14-controller-bug.33376/

I've also noticed that there's a toolbar issue, in which if I keep pressing R1, instead of continuing on after the 12th item it'll immediately go back to my 1st item.

 

[Moehasbini]

DualShock 4 Controller Issues on iPad 10 – Buttons Not Working Properly
Hello,
I’m playing Stardew Valley on my iPad 10 (Game Version 1.6.15, Build 24354) and using a DualShock 4 (PlayStation 4) controller, but the experience has been frustrating—almost nothing works correctly.
Here are the main issues I’ve encountered:
• I can’t open the journal, no matter which button I press.
• I can’t pet my dog or properly interact with objects.
• Selling items doesn’t work correctly—the controls are completely off.
• The button mapping is wrong and inconsistent, making the controller nearly unusable.
At this point, using the controller feels worse than just playing with touch controls. It would be great if you could fix the controller support on iPad or, even better, add a setting to remap controller buttons so we can adjust them ourselves.
I’d really appreciate any updates on this, as I love the game and just want a smooth experience with my controller.
Thanks in advance!