Difference between revisions of "DualShock 4"

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<nowiki>*</nowiki>Accelerometer and Gryo can be mapped over existing XInput stick axis', and mouse movement. Though it translates poorly to PC games and [[Dolphin]].
 
<nowiki>*</nowiki>Accelerometer and Gryo can be mapped over existing XInput stick axis', and mouse movement. Though it translates poorly to PC games and [[Dolphin]].
 
==Using on a PC==
 
==Using on a PC==
DS4Windows is a modified version of DS4 to XInput, that includes more features and is still being updated. [http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-DS4Windows-yet-another-DualShock-4-driver Official thread.]
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[https://github.com/Jays2Kings/DS4Windows DS4Windows] is a modified version of DS4 to XInput that also allows for rudimentary sixaxis mapping to XInput or keyboard keys. It also has a lot more mapping options, like setting up macros. This is the recommended driver. [http://ds4windows.com/ Download]
 
 
[https://github.com/Jays2Kings/DS4Windows J2K's DS4Windows] branch allows for rudimentary sixaxis mapping to XInput or keyboard keys. It also has a lot more options. [http://ds4windows.com/ Download]
 
  
[http://inputmapper.com/ InputMapper] (formerly  DSDCS) is another branch of DS4Windows that promises a clean, user-friendy GUI with plenty of options (mostly copied from J2K's branch), but is adware/donationware. [http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-DS4Windows-Another-fork-another-thread Official thread.]
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[http://inputmapper.com/ InputMapper] (formerly  DSDCS) is another branch of DS4Windows that promises a clean, user-friendy GUI with plenty of options (mostly copied from J2K's DS4Windows), but is adware/donationware. [http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-DS4Windows-Another-fork-another-thread Official thread.]
  
[[DS4 to Xinput]] is a wrapper for XInput that can also use the touchpad. [http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-DS4-To-XInput-Wrapper Official thread.] [http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-DS4-To-XInput-Wrapper?pid=370521#pid370521 Deprecated]
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[http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-DS4-To-XInput-Wrapper DS4 to Xinput] is the original wrapper for XInput that can also use the touchpad. However, it's no longer being [http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-DS4-To-XInput-Wrapper?pid=370521#pid370521 maintained].
  
[[SCP Driver Package]] supports basic DS4 features, but there have been reports of latency issues and dropped inputs with this (issues are often said to be because of the accompanied zadig tool). [http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-XInput-Wrapper-for-DS3-and-Play-com-USB-Dual-DS2-Controller Official thread.]
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[[SCP Driver Package]] supports basic DS4 features, but there have been reports of latency issues and dropped inputs with this (issues are often said to be because of the previously accompanied zadig tool). [http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-XInput-Wrapper-for-DS3-and-Play-com-USB-Dual-DS2-Controller Official thread.]
  
 
[http://www.ishgard.com/ps4pc PS4PC] can make use of the touchpad on PC.
 
[http://www.ishgard.com/ps4pc PS4PC] can make use of the touchpad on PC.

Revision as of 00:32, 16 September 2015

The standard Playstation 4 controller. It is the successor to Dual Shock 3. Early comments by Sony suggested it would work on the PC out of the box, but this is only partially true. It only officially supports DirectInput with the official drivers and external programs are still needed for full XInput functionality.

Features

Features DS4Windows InputMapper (DSDCS) DS4 to XInput SCP Driver Package
Touchpad Yes Yes Yes No
Lightbar Yes Yes Yes Yes
Bluetooth or USB Yes Yes Yes Yes
Built-in Speaker and Headphone Jack No No No No
Vibration Yes Yes Yes Yes
Sixaxis *Somewhat *Somewhat No No

*Accelerometer and Gryo can be mapped over existing XInput stick axis', and mouse movement. Though it translates poorly to PC games and Dolphin.

Using on a PC

DS4Windows is a modified version of DS4 to XInput that also allows for rudimentary sixaxis mapping to XInput or keyboard keys. It also has a lot more mapping options, like setting up macros. This is the recommended driver. Download

InputMapper (formerly DSDCS) is another branch of DS4Windows that promises a clean, user-friendy GUI with plenty of options (mostly copied from J2K's DS4Windows), but is adware/donationware. Official thread.

DS4 to Xinput is the original wrapper for XInput that can also use the touchpad. However, it's no longer being maintained.

SCP Driver Package supports basic DS4 features, but there have been reports of latency issues and dropped inputs with this (issues are often said to be because of the previously accompanied zadig tool). Official thread.

PS4PC can make use of the touchpad on PC.

Bluetooth Connection Problem

Some Windows users have experienced problems with their DS4 controllers disconnecting from Bluetooth during the pairing process. This does not affect all users, but those who experience this issue can resolve it using these steps (perform these steps quickly or the controller will disconnect).


Step 1: Initiate the pairing process by holding the Share button and the PS button until the light bar begins to flash white.

Step 2: Go through the normal steps to add a device through your Bluetooth settings, normally as simple as right clicking the tray icon and selecting "Add a Device".

Step 3: When asked to select the device, right click on the Wireless Controller and click Properties.

Step 4: In Bluetooth Services, check "Drivers for keyboard, mice, etc (HID)" and press Apply.

Step 5: Allow the drivers to install and complete the pairing process as normal.


Your controller should now remain connected via Bluetooth, allowing you to use wireless input where supported with the driver solutions listed above.