I hate the way UMG handles controller focus by default so I made my own menu system controller. Here's a breakdown of how it was all put together in case it can
Hide the mouse cursor in a UMG menu when a gamepad is used - UI - Epic Developer Community Forums
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Unreal Engine 4 Tutorial - Gamepad UMG Control Pt. 2 - Page Menu - YouTube
Adding Gamepad Navigation for Menu Selections in Unreal Engine – JAY VERSLUIS
Adding Gamepad Navigation for Menu Selections in Unreal Engine – JAY VERSLUIS
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Unreal Engine 4 Tutorial - Gamepad UMG Control Pt. 1 - Show/Hide Menu - YouTube
Gamepad Controller for UMG - UI - Epic Developer Community Forums
UE4: HOW TO CREATE A UMG GAMEPAD MENU on Vimeo
Adding Gamepad Navigation for Menu Selections in Unreal Engine – JAY VERSLUIS