Hello, trusty Reddit Fortnite players.

***Stay with me, I’m looking for the best controller settings and I’m getting lost***

I’m fairly new to PS5 (I used to play a lot of PS2 + PS3) so I’m loving this upgraded, 'premium' gaming experience… especially on Fortnite because the graphics are nuts.

Anyway, I’ve become addicted to Fortnite fast. I play twenty-ish solo games a day (maybe i'll win two?!) and I’d say I’m pretty decent for a complete Fortnite newbie (I used to play loads of COD)… however I keep seeing controller settings on TikTok that make me feel like I’m missing out on something.

What I’m confused about is that everyone posts these super specific 'best settings' but never really says if they’re actually meant for:

A) the console you’re on (PS5 vs PC or whatever)
B) what controller you’re using (standard PS5 or other off-brand ones)
C) the Fortnite Chapter / season we’re in (which is another kettle of fish I’m still trying to understand???).

Also, do PC players genuinely have a better experience? e.g. higher frame rate, better visibility, seeing people from further away etc.? Surely not… but if that is true, can you turn off cross-console matches? Or will this take me forever to find a match?

And sorry if these are super basic questions, I’m still learning the ropes and some Fortnite info online is so confusing because the mega Fortnite nerds speak in a different language (and I mean that with the greatest of compliments).

If anyone can point me towards some actually useful setting modifications for someone at my level playing on PS5 , I’d be eternally grateful.

Plus, if any #WLW players want to team up (or just anyone friendly) let's do it.

Ta in advance!

Love from London's new 27-year-old Fortnite hot gamer girl 💅 🎮

I’m 35 and have been playing the game for 4 years (Ch2S1) to spend time with my nephew - started on mobile, then Switch, now on PS5 for about 2 years.

I still love the game but am not the greatest player despite playing for so long because I’m old and don’t have natural ability and I’m sick of letting my nephew down. I will accept my long range aim will always suck but during close range fights, especially my SMG aim is way off because I overshoot the target wildly. I have tried aim training maps but the bots are too easy and don’t replicate the game situations as well I think.

I think I’ve played around with my settings and see that I’m currently at Look sens horizontal of 28% and vertical 26% (I think this I tried this almost randomly, as default of 16% seems like it takes 10 years to turn around??). I have ADS horizontal and vertical speed at default.

I actually don’t even know that I entirely understand these settings! Are there any others should be fiddling with?

I am not absolute trash and may miraculously pull through sometimes which is why he still plays with me but over time he is becoming less interested in playing because ‘we die to the first team we see’ a lot of the time (especially when playing at sweaty lobby times). We play No Builds now because I can’t keep up with the build sweats which is a whole other conversation.

Anyone have suggestions for a mediocre player or maybe some settings I could try and replicate to see if they work for me? Thank you!

hello all! could someone please help me out with some basic settings. -i have looked stuff up but alas still feel lost. i’m really not sure what any of it means. ex. using exponential/linear and what would be better. what settings should i start with? i can post mine in the comments if that helps for some reason

So I play Zero Build. I’m decent enough. I’m not the best and I have trouble with my aim and I’m not sure how to set my controller for optimal movement speed. Any help is appreciated.

As an older player on controller, I understand settings come down to preference etc.

However, are there a couple of things about the settings that need to be kept in mind for someone on controller, who doesn't play claw and is strictly a zero build player needs to keep in mind?

I've noticed a lot of the look sensitivity the pros use is based around builds and flicks to one pump. But surely zero build has a different foundational requirement?

I've tried precision rings, grips etc and nothing really helps the awkward feel of aiming on thumbsticks, plus i'm an inverted player.

I'm currently running at,

30/30 look
8/8 ADS
With 10/10 deadzone.

Some days I laser people and other days with the same settings I'd make a brilliant storm trooper.

I've often just thought of going 4/4 default and taking the good with the bad but I actually want to enjoy the game.

Any ideas or tips?

I'm on ps5, no paddles etc, just standard controller. Just trying to find that sweet spot between ads/hipfire and turning quick enough to identify an enemy position.

Help is much appreciated.

Cheers.

Semi retired gaming dad.