

The official Sony DualShock 4 USB wireless adapter is the simplest Bluetooth option.

As long as you don’t unplug the adapter, it will save its last connection, so you can just tap your controller’s central PlayStation button to reconnect it. Luckily, you don’t have to pair your controller every time you want to use it. Once both are flashing, they will automatically pair after a few seconds.įor a PC with Bluetooth built-in, just navigate to the Bluetooth menu and select your controller from the Add Bluetooth devices list once it’s started flashing. To connect your PS4 controller via Bluetooth, simply hold the small Share button and the central circular button simultaneously until the controller’s backlight starts flashing, then push on the end of the adapter until it starts flashing.
#DS4WINDOWS SHARED MODE DRIVER#
For Windows 7, get Xbox 360 controller driver.
#DS4WINDOWS SHARED MODE HOW TO#
You can read our detailed getting started page on how to install, use and setup DS4windows correctly or by following the below summarized steps No need to buy a supported controller or forcefully play only with keyboard and mouse. With it, comes added features where you can remap or rebind the keys to your liking (buttons, joysticks, keyboard + mouse etc) and making it possible to play much more games with your controller. In summary, DS4 Windows makes it possible for your to use your PlayStation and Nintendo controllers on a Windows 10/11 PC by emulating a virtual Xbox/DS4 controller. See our about us page and FAQ for more information. From here you can register it to your account, so it will remember the settings on any PC you log into.įor those that are still not sure what DS4windows is or why they need this application. Under the Controller tab, open General Controller Settings you should see your controller listed under Detected Controllers. Once connected, navigate to Steam’s settings menu-under the top left dropdown-to get everything running smoothly. Otherwise, try using a USB 2.0 port instead of a USB 3.0 port. If you run into any connection issues, closing and reopening Steam should do the trick. Remap from Settings Controller tab/in game.Just be sure to pair or plug in your controller before opening Steam or any Steam games, otherwise your controller may not be recognized. Thanks to official Steam support, there’s almost no setup involved in getting your PS4 controller working in Steam.
