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How to use your PS4 controller as a PC controller
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BruceLeeRoy
Banned
Can you connect directly to USB or do you have to go BT?
Felix Lighter
Member
I used DS4Tool prior to using DSWindows, so I had all the prerequisite software installed. It is just a branch with mostly the same base code.
USB works as well.
forgeforsaken
Member
What's considered the best version of the software now that it forked?
I didn't think to try that, it worked, thanks.
Piercedveil
Member
I decided to go with the DS4 for my new controller since I'm tired of investing in 360 controllers (I've had two break from wear I guess), and I am very pleased to see how great it's working for me so far. I installed DS4Tool and had everything going in less than a minute. I checked the "Hide my DS4 option" in the drivers and I've had zero issues so far. I should mention that I am using wired and have not tried wireless yet. I'm impressed. Hopefully I won't run into any issues in the future. I've been leaving the tool running in the background and I can literally just plug the controller in at anytime (even after starting a game) and it just works.
Would be great if Sony put out some official drivers in the future. The DS4 feels great to play with.
Would be great if Sony put out some official drivers in the future. The DS4 feels great to play with.
BruceLeeRoy
Banned
Never mind got it!
http://www.monoprice.com/Product?c_id=103&cp_id=10308&cs_id=1030801&p_id=9386&seq=1&format=2
This one just came in the mail, cheap, 4.0, works perfectly.
Cannon Goose
Member
Got my DS4 working with the SCP Drivers I was using with my DS3, as well as DS4Windows, which appears to work well and not be too buggy.
One question though, how much does the lightbar effect battery life? I think it's cool that I can set it to be bright blue at full charge and then it'll gradually become dimmer or a different colour as the battery drains. If the battery drain is significant I'll probably just have it off entirely and use DS4Windows to check the battery percentage.
One question though, how much does the lightbar effect battery life? I think it's cool that I can set it to be bright blue at full charge and then it'll gradually become dimmer or a different colour as the battery drains. If the battery drain is significant I'll probably just have it off entirely and use DS4Windows to check the battery percentage.
The battery life is fucking garbage, that's my only complaint.
I know if you turn the lightbar off, the battery is way better, but I can't seem to figure out a way to do that.
Cannon Goose
Member
In DS4Windows you can turn all the RGB sliders to zero to turn the light off.
Jesb
Member
So I'm trying to get my controller set up wirelessly on my pc and it's not working. I am able to pair the controller, the led stays on a solid white, I can control steam perfectly in BPM, but when I launch any game no buttons work. I go to the settings before launching steam to test out the buttons and it's showing feedback.
jeremy70583
Member
So after trying to pair my Wii U pro controller(couldnt get toshiba bluetooth stack installed)
and my DS3 controller(motioninjoy wouldn't recognize my bluetooth), i was thinking about getting a DS4 to play via bluetooth. I have a GA-Z87N-WIFI with internal bluetooth. Will i have any problems pairing this up?
and my DS3 controller(motioninjoy wouldn't recognize my bluetooth), i was thinking about getting a DS4 to play via bluetooth. I have a GA-Z87N-WIFI with internal bluetooth. Will i have any problems pairing this up?
I'd like to know this as well. What's the most straightforward way to get the most current version of this set up?
EDIT: nevermind, I figured it out. http://dsdcs.com/portfolio/software-development/4-ds4windows
innervision961
Member
Hey guys, sorry if this has come up already but, can you use the bluetooth adapter that comes with the gold wireless headset to pair a dualshock 4 with your pc wirelessly?
It isn't bluetooth.
innervision961
Member
Oh shoot, I thought it was, thanks man.
drhankmccoyphd
Member
I've gotten my DS4 to worked wired on my PC, but it will not pair over bluetooth. I put the DS4 into pairing mode, and the controller shows up in the window, I select next to pair, but then it just times out for an unknown error. Anyone run into this? I'm using a Broadcom 2046 2.1+EDR dongle on Win7 x64
orson9999999
Member
kutthoat5150
Member
I replaced my Xbox controller with it, having the touchpad as a mouse sold it for me as I'm connected to a TV. Only drawback is the horrible battery life
And yea it mirrors the 360 controller in games, haven't had a single incompatibility issue yet
Use DS4Windows by J2K
http://forums.pcsx2.net/attachment.php?aid=51535
you can read more about the development here
http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-DS4Windows-yet-another-DualShock-4-driver?page=111
EDIT: Please note that J2K's version is a fork of DS4Windows - he uses the same thread (as Nabs in posts below)
Please ensure you download the J2K fork from J2K (or Jay2Kings) forum signature link - and not the one in the opening post - that's not the one I'm using.
- supports profiles (so even for games that do not have controller support, you can map them to work and save it as a profile)
- supports multiple controller (for that local multiplayer fun)
- supports DS4 lightbar (you can turn it off or set it to glow a different color with different profiles)
- supports the touchpad (pretty nifty)
- supports shift-key modifier (now you can make any button behave like a Shift key to add even more functionality! imagine this - Press the Share Button once and then the Square button to screenshot or Triangle button to stream/save video)
Cannon Goose
Member
Use DS4Windows by J2K
http://forums.pcsx2.net/attachment.php?aid=51535
you can read more about the development here
http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-DS4Windows-yet-another-DualShock-4-driver?page=111
- supports profiles (so even for games that do not have controller support, you can map them to work and save it as a profile)
- supports multiple controller (for that local multiplayer fun)
- supports DS4 lightbar (you can turn it off or set it to glow a different color with different profiles)
- supports the touchpad (pretty nifty)
- supports shift-key modifier (now you can make any button behave like a Shift key to add even more functionality! imagine this - Press the Share Button once and then the Square button to screenshot or Triangle button to stream/save video)
This is the one for sure. I've had zero issues with my DS4 since I started using it and now I can't go back to using a 360 controller on PC. The d-pad on the DS4 is just so good!
spacemonkeynation
Member
I've been using the wrapper from scarlet crush and had a lot of issues trying to get the controller to re-sync with my PC after using it on the ps4. I'm hoping this new one solves this. Can anyone confirm that?
Nabs
Member
Use DS4Windows by J2K
http://forums.pcsx2.net/attachment.php?aid=51535
you can read more about the development here
http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-DS4Windows-yet-another-DualShock-4-driver?page=111
- supports profiles (so even for games that do not have controller support, you can map them to work and save it as a profile)
- supports multiple controller (for that local multiplayer fun)
- supports DS4 lightbar (you can turn it off or set it to glow a different color with different profiles)
- supports the touchpad (pretty nifty)
- supports shift-key modifier (now you can make any button behave like a Shift key to add even more functionality! imagine this - Press the Share Button once and then the Square button to screenshot or Triangle button to stream/save video)
I've been using this for a while now, and it's been amazing. Being able to swap between profiles with a simple two finger swipe feels great. Disabling the touchpad by placing my finger on the touchpad and clicking the guide button is also a great touch.
The shift modifier is a game changer. I am using the touchpad (no click) one, and have my shadowplay controls mapped to the facebuttons. So when I place a finger on my touchpad, I have a controller full of possible shortcuts. This controller profile also features push-to-talk on the right touchpad buttons, and screenshot on the other. When I want full mouse controls, I just two finger swipe to another profile. All color coded by the way.
I want to try this one out, but it says that I need to download official Microsoft Xbox 360 Accessories Software first. There seems to be no such software for Windows 8. Should I install the Windows 7 64bit software or is this not necessary on Windows 8?Use DS4Windows by J2K
http://forums.pcsx2.net/attachment.php?aid=51535
you can read more about the development here
http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-DS4Windows-yet-another-DualShock-4-driver?page=111
- supports profiles (so even for games that do not have controller support, you can map them to work and save it as a profile)
- supports multiple controller (for that local multiplayer fun)
- supports DS4 lightbar (you can turn it off or set it to glow a different color with different profiles)
- supports the touchpad (pretty nifty)
- supports shift-key modifier (now you can make any button behave like a Shift key to add even more functionality! imagine this - Press the Share Button once and then the Square button to screenshot or Triangle button to stream/save video)
Edit: also the one you linked to isn't the same as the one in the thread you posted?
Nabs
Member
J2K's version is a fork of DS4Windows, so he uses that thread as his home. I do think that a new thread would be a lot less confusing.
Use DS4Windows by J2K
http://forums.pcsx2.net/attachment.php?aid=51535
you can read more about the development here
http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-DS4Windows-yet-another-DualShock-4-driver?page=111
- supports profiles (so even for games that do not have controller support, you can map them to work and save it as a profile)
- supports multiple controller (for that local multiplayer fun)
- supports DS4 lightbar (you can turn it off or set it to glow a different color with different profiles)
- supports the touchpad (pretty nifty)
- supports shift-key modifier (now you can make any button behave like a Shift key to add even more functionality! imagine this - Press the Share Button once and then the Square button to screenshot or Triangle button to stream/save video)
Thanks for the info !!
I see, thanks! So I don't need to follow the steps in the first post? The rar file also includes two files "ds4updater.exe" and "ds4windows.exe", which one do I run first and what do they do?
Use DS4Windows by J2K
http://forums.pcsx2.net/attachment.php?aid=51535
you can read more about the development here
http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-DS4Windows-yet-another-DualShock-4-driver?page=111
- supports profiles (so even for games that do not have controller support, you can map them to work and save it as a profile)
- supports multiple controller (for that local multiplayer fun)
- supports DS4 lightbar (you can turn it off or set it to glow a different color with different profiles)
- supports the touchpad (pretty nifty)
- supports shift-key modifier (now you can make any button behave like a Shift key to add even more functionality! imagine this - Press the Share Button once and then the Square button to screenshot or Triangle button to stream/save video)
The new 1.0 version is incredible, works flawlessly
Nabs
Member
Just run ds4windows.exe. I think it will give you a prompt with installation info for first timers. ds4updater.exe is just there if you want to check for updates and install 'em.
Thanks! Got it working.
Nabs
Member
I don't know why it thinks it's a keyboard, but make sure you have "Hide DS4 Controller" checked off in the settings.
Great!
I appreciate your help nabs. It still thinks it's a keyboard. I hid PS4 controller as well. I'm using the default profile. Are there any drivers I may be missing? I'm using windows 8.1.
How did you fix it? I was planning on getting SFIV to use my DS4 with.
OldAsUrSock
Banned
Once you plug in two DS4 controllers in the J2K the software crashes.
bummer. report it in the thread. J2K is pretty responsive and would get a build out
Is there a way to get both my DS4 and DS3 to work within the same game or a program that allows you to use both DS3 and DS4 controllers? If this was already asked an answered just link me to the post.
I had a wired xbox controller but it broke and I've tried various programs even uninstalling and reinstalling different progams. I can get them both working (using different programs), but both controllers are detected as player 1 when I finally do get it to work.
I had a wired xbox controller but it broke and I've tried various programs even uninstalling and reinstalling different progams. I can get them both working (using different programs), but both controllers are detected as player 1 when I finally do get it to work.
Just make sure to check "hide DS4" in settings. that was my mistake.