For players checking in after a Melbet Login and diving back into Stardew Valley on console, the controller experience still leaves much to be desired. While not entirely unplayable, it certainly doesn’t meet the expectations many fans had for a polished console port. Kotaku editor Gita reached out to the game’s console publisher, Chucklefish, to understand what’s been done about it. The response? Improvements are in the works — but they’re not here yet.

According to Chucklefish, they’ve “increased the pointer’s movement speed and implemented slowing effects when approaching interactive objects.” The team has apparently made numerous changes that weren’t included in the initial release but promised that updates will roll out after the New Year. Although it’s reassuring to know that the issue is being addressed, the root of the problem seems to have been overlooked — the mouse pointer. In a pixel-style game like this, having to use a cursor to create a character or adjust settings feels frustratingly clunky. It’s like trying to put a square peg in a round hole — console players expect intuitive controller layouts, not a PC-style workaround.

For comparison, the console edition of Minecraft offers an intuitive controller interface, seamlessly adapted from its original platform. Stardew Valley‘s console port, on the other hand, fails to replicate that same level of fluid control. Until the updates arrive, players might consider investing in a mouse and keyboard setup for their console — an ironic but possibly necessary workaround. The funny thing is, navigating around the village and even fishing feel smoother with a controller. But basic tasks like collecting quest rewards or organizing your inventory still require precise pointer manipulation, something that controller-based users find tedious.

The Reddit community has been particularly vocal about this. Complaints around controller support dominate discussion threads, largely because many hoped the console release would finally deliver a refined experience. Unfortunately, those hopes were dashed. Even though the core gameplay remains engaging, controller integration feels like a missed opportunity — a small pebble in an otherwise beautiful garden.

Back in June 2016, developer ConcernedApe announced that Stardew Valley would be coming to consoles and acknowledged at the time that controller support was “less than ideal.” Improvements were promised alongside the release of the PS4 and Xbox One versions. Now that the PS4 version is officially live, players are finding the controller support still underwhelming — a letdown for those who expected a smoother transition from PC to console.

For many fans logging in after their Melbet Login and looking forward to relaxing farm life on their couch, this lack of progress in controller optimization may be more than a minor annoyance. It’s a reminder that even the most beloved indie titles need thoughtful design across platforms to truly thrive. Let’s hope future updates finally bridge the gap and give console players the seamless experience they’ve been waiting for — one that doesn’t rely on a clunky pointer to plant a turnip. Until then, controller users might need to grit their teeth and make do — or go back to Melbet Login and wait for the next patch.