Getting a controller to play nice with Sleeping Dogs on PC can be a bit of a headache, especially with the . Whether your controller isn't being detected at all or the button mapping is completely scrambled, 1. Enable or Force Steam Input
If the universal fixes didn't work, your specific controller brand might need a unique tweak. sleeping dogs pc controller fix
\steamapps\common\SleepingDogsDefinitiveEdition\The game originally shipped with XInput (Xbox 360/One) support, but its controller detection is fragile—especially on Windows 10/11 with newer Bluetooth controllers, PlayStation controllers, or Nintendo Switch Pro controllers. The Definitive Edition also conflicts with Steam Input in unpredictable ways. Definitive Edition Getting a controller to play nice