If you are exploring the corridors of the space station Aurora 5 with a gamepad, you might notice that camera movement feels noticeably sluggish out of the box. Several players jumping into the disco-punk immersive sim have reported that looking around with an analog stick is far slower than using a mouse.
Adjusting your RetroSpace controller sensitivity only takes a moment once you know where the developers placed the slider in the options menu.
How to Change RetroSpace Controller Sensitivity In-Game
While the settings menu contains multiple categories, the look speed slider for gamepads is tucked away at the bottom of a specific sub-menu. To adjust your turning speed:
- Open the pause menu or access options from the main title screen.
- Select Settings.
- Choose the Gameplay tab.
- Open the Controller sub-category.
- Scroll all the way down to the bottom of the list to locate the sensitivity slider.
According to player discussions on the Steam community forums, adjusting the Aim Sensitivity slider also directly increases the standard camera look speed while moving around. If turning around still feels heavy or sluggish, push this slider up until panning matches your preferred pace.
Official Gamepad Support and Compatibility
According to official Steam store data provided by developer The Wild Gentlemen and publisher Kwalee, RetroSpace features full controller support. The game natively recognizes modern input hardware, including:
- DualShock controllers
- DualSense controllers
Even though controller recognition works out of the box, the default camera response curve is tuned on the slower side compared to mouse input. Testing your aim in the opening corridors right after adjusting the sensitivity will ensure you can track mutant threats effectively before entering combat.
Fixing Stick Drift and Deadzone Issues
A common discussion among community members revolves around stick drift and input deadzones. At present, the in-game menus do not offer dedicated internal deadzone calibration sliders.
If you experience stick drift or want to alter the default stick response, players in community threads recommend using Steam Input:
- Open your Steam Library and locate RetroSpace.
- Manually adjust the deadzone value up to eliminate drift, or lower it if you prefer immediate stick responsiveness.
Controller vs. Mouse Look Speed
Players who have tested both input styles note a clear contrast in camera pacing. On mouse and keyboard, horizontal and vertical look speeds are fast and responsive by default. On gamepads, the camera turn speed is heavily moderated.
If you prefer playing from the couch with a gamepad, bumping up the in-game controller sensitivity alongside your Steam Input settings will bring stick panning much closer to the snappy movement found on mouse controls.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the controller sensitivity option in RetroSpace?
You can find it by opening Settings, heading to the Gameplay section, selecting Controller, and scrolling down to the bottom of the page.
Does changing Aim Sensitivity affect normal camera turning?
Yes. Community members have confirmed that adjusting the Aim Sensitivity slider increases both your aiming speed and your standard look-around camera speed on controllers.
Does RetroSpace natively support DualSense controllers?
Yes. Official Steam feature specifications confirm native support for both PlayStation DualShock and DualSense controllers alongside full controller support.
