Can i use PS4 controller on PC

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DS4Windows | DS5Windows
DS4 Screenshots
Features and Requirements
Why can't I use my PS4 controller on PC?
Does Windows 10 recognize PS4 controller?

DS4Windows | DS5Windows

DS4Windows is an open-source gamepad input mapper and virtual emulator designed to use and connect your PlayStation controller (DualShock 3/4 and DualSense 5) to a Windows 10 & 11 PC.

Get the best gaming experience with state of the art features, gamepad customization and less input latency on a PS3/PS4/PS5 Controller.

Due to Sony’s PlayStation controllers like the DualShock4 not supporting Windows natively (by that we mean you can try plugging it in via USB or Bluetooth and it won’t be detected, sucks right?). Well, this is where an awesome tool called DS4windows comes handy and emulates a Xbox controller and tricks the computer into thinking the DS4, is in fact, an Xbox game pad (virtual emulation occurs).

Connect DS4 Controller

DS4 Windows supports any PlayStation controller, from DualShock 3, 4 and PS5 DualSense to Nintendo Switch Pro, Joycons and even "fake" DS4 replica's.

KB+Mouse/Joystick Mapper

Not only can you map the controller to any game, but you can also modify it as your keyboard + mouse. Macros integration & motion sensor emulation.

Supports Most Games

With various games added and tested to make sure DS4 Windows works with all the latest and greatest games.

Profile System

DS4Windows comes with an automatic profiling system that you can configure for each specific game or controller.

Free Application

DS4 Windows is an opensource application which means its free and maintained by Ryochan7/Community

Helpful Community

Over the last few years, a thriving community has built up around DS4Win with continuous support & updates.

Not only is DS4win able to emulate and connect your controller to Windows, but you are also able to remap and rebind your keys/buttons to anything you want (including keyboard, mouse, joysticks, lightbar, rumble/vibration and motion sensors, also known as gyro).

DS4 is the best free game pad input mapper, virtual emulator and customizer available. Giving you the power to take control!

DS4 Screenshots

Since the idea is to get to get your controller ready for games, The UI was made to make to be quick to pick up. Once first launched, the tool takes your through the setup, gives you a default profile and you're ready to go, or if you choose you can change things to your heart's content.

Fully remappable virtual gamepad and keyboard / mouse control.

With profiles, it makes it easier to quickly swap through various settings for your controller. You can set up controls for certain games, or set the lightbar to your favorite color. You can even set button combinations to switch profiles without the need to even open back the program.

Set your lightbar to your favorite color, make it reflect the controllers battery level or just go full rainbow mode

Along with switching profiles manually, you can also switch your controllers to different profiles automatically when certain programs are launched.

From control mapping, to touchpad sensitivity, to macros, to rainbow lightbar, to motion controls, to special actions triggered by pressing multiple actions, to launching a program with profiles, there are plenty of settings to play around with.

Changelog featuring your current installation, DS4 releases and host information.

Features and Requirements

Choosing DS4Windows will give you the best gaming experience with less input lag and latency issues compared to other paid apps. In addition to added customization options, now you can always play with a controller and bypass game limitations!

DS4Windows works by remapping the user’s “real” gamepad into a new, virtual / “fake” / emulated gamepad or by directly mapping the real gamepad to the user’s keyboard and mouse. This allows:

Using your gamepad in games that support (for example) only Xbox controllers
- It’s possible to emulate either a Xbox or DS4 gamepad, but keep in mind that most games do not support DS4 controllers in any way, requiring Xbox emulation
- The virtual controller is fully configurable: its buttons and sticks can be remapped to other buttons/sticks or entirely disable, their behavior tweaked , special functions configured etc.
Using your DS4 via Bluetooth in games that only recognize DS4 controllers connected via USB (Wired v1 DS4 emulation)
Playing games that do not support gamepads by controlling the PC’s keyboard and mouse
Mapping the controllers motion sensors to control the mouse, sticks etc.
And much more!

Use the same app for mapping a DS4, DualSense, Switch Pro, and JoyCon
Emulate an Xbox 360 controller for using a DS4 in many PC games that don’t directly support it
Emulate a DS4 v.1 for games that only support a Sony DS4 v.1 in some situations. Allow third party DS4 support or wireless support for some games
Play PC games that only support KB+M input by emulating KB+M actions
Customize input and output response using many modifier options
Use DS4 touchpad as a mouse or map to other output controls
Play games with Gyro controls by emulating Mouse or Mouse-like RS output when emulating an Xbox 360 controller
Control the lightbar color: Check battery level, assign slot numbers to specific colors, profile controlled lightbar color
Automatically switch profiles when different programs are in focus
Mode Shifts for allowing more mappings beyond the number of buttons on a device
Automatically checks and downloads future app updates

Windows 10 or newer
.NET Runtime x64
https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet/thank-you/runtime-desktop-6.0.6-windows-x64-installer
Visual C++ 2015-2019 Redistributable. x64 or x86
ViGEmBus v.1.17.333.0 driver or later (DS4Windows will install it for you)
Sony DualShock 4 or other supported controller
Connection method:
- Micro USB cable
- Bluetooth 4.0 (via an adapter or built in pc). Only use of Microsoft BT stack is supported. CSR BT stack is confirmed to not work with the DS4 even though some CSR adapters work fine using Microsoft BT stack. Toshiba’s adapters currently do not work. Disabling ‘Enable output data’ in the controller profile settings might help with latency issues, but will disable lightbar and rumble support.
Disable PlayStation Configuration Support and Xbox Configuration Support options in Steam

For the latest versions, releases and updates. View the changelog.

Why can't I use my PS4 controller on PC?

If your PS4 controller is connected to Windows PC through Bluetooth but it's not detected, you should also try to fix the problem by re-enabling the Bluetooth: disable the computer's Bluetooth (from the Windows Action Center or from the Windows Settings menu) -> wait for a few seconds -> enable it again -> try to pair ...

Does Windows 10 recognize PS4 controller?

This driver is included with Windows 8 and 10. Before you do anything else, plug in your PS4 controller with a micro-USB directly to your PC, or pair it (opens in new tab) through the Bluetooth menu, or with a USB wireless adapter. Download and extract newest DS4Windows .zip file next, and open it up.