How to Change Sensitivity on Minecraft: PC, Xbox, PS4 & More

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Is your camera moving too slow or fast on Minecraft? You can easily make it so your camera turns more or less with your movement; you'll just need to open your options menu in the game. In some cases, you may need to change your device's controller settings. Here's how to change sensitivity on Minecraft Bedrock or Java on your computer, PS4, PS5, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch.

Adjust the Default Sensitivity on Minecraft

To change your mouse or controller sensitivity on Minecraft, press Esc / Start / Options to open the Pause menu. Select Keyboard & Mouse , Controller , or Touch to see its settings. Drag the "Camera Sensitivity" slider towards the left to make it less sensitive or towards the right to make it more sensitive.

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How to Change Your Sensitivity on Bedrock

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  1. This is the menu you see when you first launch Minecraft . If you are already in a game, open the pause menu and select Settings .
    • To open the pause menu on PC, press the Esc key.
    • To open the pause menu on Xbox, PlayStation 4/5, or Nintendo Switch, press the Start or Options button on your controller.
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    Select Keyboard & Mouse . If you're using a controller, select Controller . If you're using a mobile device, select Touch . The options for your selected device will open.
    • You can find this on the left side of the menu.
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    Use the "Camera Sensitivity" slider to adjust your sensitivity. This is usually found towards the top of the menu. For Touch options, you may need to scroll down.
    • To decrease your sensitivity and make your camera move slower, drag the slider towards the left. To increase your sensitivity and make your camera move more quickly, drag the slider towards the right.
    • If your camera isn't moving the way you'd like, check out the troubleshooting section below.
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    Change other control options (optional). In the same menu, you can choose to change other options, such as your default controls.
    • To change your controls, select the control option, and then select the button you'd like to change it to. If the button is already set to something else, you'll need to select a new button or key for that option as well.
    • If desired, you can also select Invert Y-Axis or toggle on Auto Jump .
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How to Change Your Sensitivity on Java

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    Click Options . This is the button on the main menu when you first launch Minecraft. If you're already in a game, you can press the Esc key to open the menu.
  2. 2
    Click Controls . You can find this in the left panel.
  3. 3
    Find the "Mouse Setting" option. This may have a different name depending on your version.
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    Use the slider to adjust your sensitivity. For less sensitivity, drag the slider towards the left. For more sensitivity, drag the slider towards the right.
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How to Fix Mouse Sensitivity

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  1. If your mouse settings are still too slow or too fast on Minecraft, you may need to adjust your computer's overall sensitivity. Do the following:
    • Windows :
      • Click the Start menu and select Settings .
      • Click Devices .
      • Click Mouse .
      • Click Additional mouse options .
      • Click the Pointer Options tab.
      • Drag the slider to adjust your pointer speed.
    • Mac :
      • Click the Apple menu and select System Settings .
      • Click Trackpad .
      • Drag the "tracking speed" slider to adjust your pointer speed.
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    Change your Xbox controller's sensitivity. You can use the Xbox Accessories app to adjust the stick settings on your controller. [1] Do the following:
    • Open the Xbox Accessories app on your Xbox.
    • Select the controller you want to adjust.
    • Select Configure .
    • Create a new profile and select the A button.
    • Use the left or right bumper to select the left or right stick.
    • Select the Sensitivity curve drop-down menu.
    • Select Instant sensitivity curve to increase the sensitivity or Delayed to decrease the sensitivity.
  3. Your mouse may have a button on it that can control the DPI. DPI controls the sensitivity of the mouse. Try clicking this button once, testing the sensitivity, and then clicking it again until you get to an option you like. You may only have a few presets to try before it cycles back to the first option.
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      1. ↑ https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/accessories/adjusting-the-xbox-stick-settings-in-the-accessories-app

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