Get Started with
the MaxxStick Ergo
Do you need help connecting?
Do you need help connecting?
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.
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!
The MaxxStick Ergo has three different modes. Choose the best mode for your game.
⚠ 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.
To use MaxxStick smoothly in Fortnite, adjust these settings:
Fortnite Settings → Mouse and Keyboard Tab:
Remap the Joystick Button (A) in Controller Settings:
Websites like our Maxx Utility (and Gamepad Tester) will not recognize MaxxStick movement without changing a flag in Chrome.
Your joystick movement will now show in our Maxx Utility.
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.
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.