How do I configure controls in BlueStacks so that keys and gestures work correctly?

Here are practical and up-to-date recommendations for configuring controls:

Use the built-in control editor

On the right panel in BlueStacks, click “Game Controls.”
Open the Control Editor.
Drag the needed elements onto the screen: keys, tap zones, swipe actions.

Adjust sensitivity and latency

For fast-paced games, adjust mouse and swipe sensitivity.
If the cursor moves erratically, lower DPI and speed in BlueStacks settings.

Check your keyboard layout

Some games accept only English key inputs.
Switch your layout to English (US).

Use ready-made control presets

BlueStacks provides automatic presets for popular games.
Select a preset in the control menu and customize it as needed.

Reset controls if something breaks

Click “Reset Control Settings” in the editor.
Then set up your keys again.

Fix swipe or camera issues

Enable Shooting Mode in games that require mouse camera movement.
For mobile RPGs, use the “Pan” control element.

If controls fail only in one game

Delete that game’s saved control profile and create a new one.
Clear the game’s cache — sometimes this breaks gesture support.

If keys do not respond at all

Check whether “Mouse Only” mode is enabled.
Close apps that may intercept keyboard input (macro tools, Discord overlay, custom keyboard drivers).

If controls remain unstable or keys still don’t work, be sure to report the issue on Xolvie — this helps push for fixes from the BlueStacks team.