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BetterController

Play Minecraft with a controller like on console — smooth analog movement, full UI navigation, customizable bindings and native support for Xbox, PlayStation and Switch gamepads.

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BetterController 0.2.0 - Console Feel Update

ByNekuzaky
  • R
  • Mar 18, 2026
  • 152.80 KB
  • 152
  • 1.21.11
  • Fabric

File Name

bettercontroller-0.1.0.jar

Supported Versions

  • 1.21.11

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🎮 BetterController 0.2.0 – Console Feel Update

This update focuses on stability, usability, and a true controller-first experience.

🛠️ Fixes

  • Fixed crash when opening controller settings (UI blur issue resolved)
  • Improved stability of controller settings screen
  • Safer UI handling to prevent invalid states

⌨️ Virtual Keyboard (NEW)

  • Added in-game virtual keyboard for controller users
  • Fully navigable with controller
  • Supports:
    • typing input
    • backspace / clear
    • confirm / cancel
    • case toggle
  • Integrated into text input screens

🎒 Inventory Navigation Improvements

  • Controller navigation in inventory is now functional
  • Improved slot detection and focus handling
  • More consistent navigation across containers
  • Prevented conflicts with text input screens

⚙️ Technical Improvements

  • Improved compatibility with Java 21
  • Cleaned up internal UI navigation logic
  • Better fallback handling for edge cases

🚧 Next Updates

  • Improved UI visual feedback
  • Better inventory highlight system
  • Enhanced controller UX
  • Virtual keyboard improvements

BetterController aims to deliver a premium, console-like experience for Minecraft Java.