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the MaxxStick Ergo

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What’s included in your package

Step 1: Unbox Your MaxxStick Ergo

What’s in the Box?

  • MaxxStick Keyboard Joystick
  • 6ft Braided USB-C Cable

Customize settings easily in your browser

Step 2: Get Familiar with the Maxx Utility

Use our web-based Maxx Utility to configure your MaxxStick Ergo.

With Maxx Utility, you can:

✅ Switch between XInput, Keyboard, and DirectInput.
✅ Customize keybindings (Keyboard Mode).
✅ Adjust sensitivity.
✅ Create lock angles and accelerate left-right movement.

Just open it in your browser and start configuring!

**February 2025 Notice: The Maxx Utility’s black circle feature is temporarily unavailable in browsers until Chrome version 134 is released. We recommend you download our desktop application as an alternative until this issue is fixed. 

Adjust the Forward Direction so movement makes sense

Step 3: Make the Joystick Feel Natural

When you move your thumb, your MaxxStick should move your character in the exact direction you expect. Since everyone holds their joystick a little differently, we need to set the correct Forward Direction so movement feels right.

Here’s how to do it:

1️⃣ Open the Maxx Utility and go to the Calibration Tab.
2️⃣ Push the joystick forward in the direction that feels right to you.
3️⃣ Click “Change Forward Direction” button to save your setting.

Now, when you push forward, your character moves where you actually expect!

Three modes to match your game

Step 4: Find the Best Mode for Your Game

The MaxxStick Ergo has three different modes. Choose the best mode for your game.

  • Xbox Controller (XInput Mode) – Works as a left thumbstick on an Xbox-style controller.
  • Keyboard Mode (KBM Mode) – Converts joystick movement into key presses. By default, Up, Down, Left, Right.
  • DirectInput Mode – For older games and specialized setups.

 

Some games, like Fortnite, allow controller + KBM inputs together. Others don’t. If movement feels off, try switching to Keyboard Mode in the Maxx Utility.

Ensure the best MaxxStick experience in Fortnite

Fortnite Settings

To use MaxxStick smoothly in Fortnite, adjust these settings:

  • Fortnite Settings → Mouse and Keyboard Tab:

    • Turn OFF: “Ignore Gamepad Input”
    • Turn ON: “Lock Input Method as Mouse”
  • Remap the Joystick Button (A) in Controller Settings:

    • Go to Controller Settings → Custom Controller Binds
    • Change Button A to your preferred action.

STOP! DO THIS FIRST!

Maxx Utility Compatibility

Websites like our Maxx Utility (and Gamepad Tester) will not recognize MaxxStick movement without changing a flag in Chrome.

  1. Copy the following URL and paste it into a new tab:
    OR go to chrome://flags and search for “gaming.”
  1. Change the dropdown next to the “Enable Windows.Gaming.Input” option from “Default” to “Disabled.”
  2. Click the “Relaunch” button that appears at the bottom of the page to restart your browser.

 

Your joystick movement will now show in our Maxx Utility.

Firmware Upgrades

Your MaxxStick is fully functional, but we’re always improving it. Join our private mailing list to get the latest firmware updates and product enhancements.

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If you face any problems with your MaxxStick keyboard joystick our knowledgeable team is here to help. Get assistance for your purchase through the support page of our website.