¶ Common questions
- Which Version of Train Sim World is compatible with TS Controllers?
Apart from the AWS/Emergency/ DSD plungers, you will need to run Train Sim World 5/6/7 (PC only) to be able to control the simulator.
The Steam, and Xbox for Windows, and Epic gamers store version is compatible.
This is because Train Sim World 5 onwards has a new communication interface to enable full control for external controllers.
- Which Controllers are compatible with Train Sim World 5/6/7?
All TS Controllers products are compatible with Train Sim World 5+.
- Which Add-ons/ DLC is compatible?
Currently almost all trains/locos should be compatible. Please contact TS Controllers if there are any problems with a particualr add-on, and this will be supported.
¶ Connection issues
The app reports "Unable to connect to Train Sim World."
- Ensure Train Sim World 5/6/7 is running.
- Train Sim World should have the launch option
-httpapiset in the Steam app. - If you are running the Xbox for windows version, please see this page.
¶ Enabling TSW control
If using the Steam version, to enable the TS Controllers app to communicate with TSW5, a Steam Launch option needs to be added manually one time. See the Xbox for Windows guide, or Epic games store guide if purchased using those platforms.
- Open the Steam app.
- Right click on Train Sim World 5/6/7, and select Properties.
- When the properties window is open, ensure you are in the General Tab, and type
-httpapiin the Launch Options text box.
If you already have launch options in there such as-DX12, just add it after that, so it would be:-DX12 -httpapi.
The TS Controllers app, should now be able to control Train Sim World 5/6/7.
