Parsec only connects the controllers if guests press buttons on them To check whether the problem is actually Parsec, instead of just the game, the person hosting the game needs to follow the instructions below.
In some cases, Parsec will pass the controller as normal but the game won't use it. Something is interfering with the host drivers Parsec is passing the controller but the game won't use it The host's controller drivers aren't working Parsec can't see the controller on the guest Parsec is passing the controller but the game won't use it If people are trying to use the mouse and keyboard, refer to the article about issues with the mouse and keyboard instead.
This article covers potential reasons and troubleshooting steps for when someone cannot use their controller to move on a game through Parsec.
