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Controller Sensitivity Fix

The maximum sensitivity value allowed in game is 10. This guide explains how to raise the controller sensitivity beyond that limit by modifying a configuration file.

  1. Press Windows + R to open the Windows Run Dialog

  2. Type %AppData% into the text box.

  3. Press Enter. This will open the "AppData" folder.

Windows Run

  1. Within the "AppData" folder, double-click the folder called "Bioshock2Steam".

  2. Within the "Bioshock2Steam" folder, open the file "User_XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX.ini" in any text editor.

📝 Note

Replace XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX with the Steam id associated with your account.

Bioshock2Steam

Once opened, the file should resemble this:

User_SteamId.ini

Edit the Sensitivity

📝 Note

If the game is running, it must be restarted in order to apply any changes made to the files.

Only one line needs to be modified.

  1. Press Ctrl + F to open the search box.

  2. Type Sensitivity into the text field.

  3. Press Enter. This should bring you to the first instance of this search term, near the top of the file.

  4. Modify this line with the following code:

ini
Sensitivity=XXX
  1. Replace the XXX with the value of your choice. It is not recommended to go over 100 for your sensitivity unless you are able to control it.
ini
Sensitivity=30

If done correctly, it should resemble this:

User-Sensitivity

  1. Save the file, either by pressing Ctrl + S or choosing "File > Save" from the menu bar.

Verify the In-Game Sensitivity

To confirm the sensitivity was modified successfully, do the following:

  1. Launch the game.

  2. From the main menu, select "Options > Controls".

  3. Under "Mouse Sensitivity", confirm the value shown is the same as what you entered into the file.

Controller Sensitivity

⚠️ Warning

From the in-game menu, the sensitivity can be decreased, but it cannot be increased while the value is above 10. To increase the sensitivity to values greater than 10, repeat the steps above.

Testing the Sensitivity

  • The sensitivity can be tested by starting a private match and using the controller to look around. If the look movement feels too fast or too slow, the values can be adjusted as needed by repeating the steps above.

  • If you are having issues or feel the sensitivity is the same as before, verify your modifications and try again.

Video Guide

A video guide is available if you need additional assistance. It can also help you determine a more precise sensitivity if you are trying to use the same sensitivity you may have used on console.

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