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The Dualshock 4 (PS4 controller) does this as well.
Edit: For those questions about drivers and how -- The DS4 is a million times easier than working with a Dualshock 3. One piece of software, no additional drivers, just pair and play.
Just grab DS4 Windows and keep that running
Buy a compatible Bluetooth adapter for your PC, pop it into an open USB port
Put your DS4 in pairing mode
Type 'Add a device' in Windows 7 or higher start menu
Choose the controller and you are done
You can already use an Xbox One controller wired ~~with these drivers~~ (plug and play now). The adapter will allow you to use the controller wireless.
Many have been using the Dualshock 4 with Windows using DS4Windows. You can use it wired or wireless via bluetooth. It will work as an Xbox 360 controller in games and the trackpad can be used as a mouse as well.
Here's the link: DS4windows.
There's also DS4tool that's older but very easy to use.
Latest update as of now is DS4Tool 1.2.2., and a short VIDEO TUTORIAL on how to use it.
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EDIT: Note... I'm not a PC gamer. I like my consoles; Buy my games, turn on my controller and let it go.
Installing, uninstalling, configuring, files, folders... not my strong points. But these programs were incredibly simple to use, I highly recommend them. I didn't want to miss out on the PC exclusives. This was my way to bridge the gap.
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My first PC title is Ys: Origin on Steam and its fantastic. I got the other 4 Ys games on PSP/Vita/PSTV, so this is really a treat for me to be able to continue my adventure. Wireless (via BlueTooth) and HDMI out to my HDTV. Feels like I'm gaming on a console! Next up, I have a physical copy of Alien vs Predator 2 which I hear is great. I'm very excited.
For what it's worth, I really like this version of DS4 Windows. It's completely free and open source. I know some of the other ones either cost money or are kind of shady, which is why I use this one.
It's not much of a hassle at all. You install an XInput wrapper like DS4Windows or InputMapper and then the system just sees it as an XBox 360 controller which basically everything supports.
I will go ahead and post what I usually do - Anyone looking for a solid PC controller this is it. I can't speak for the steam PC controller but here's what you need to know about DS4 as the ultimate PC controller.
Step 1 - Install DS4 Windows http://ds4windows.com/
Step 2 - Realize how amazing having a touch pad mouse is for games that only have "partial controller support" or just spotty controller support (menus, and such)
Step 3 - Realize how even more amazing the custom macro programing is with DS 4 Windows - seriously, you can do almost anything
Step 4 - DS 4 is just a great controller, well balanced, nice and clicky, plenty of buttons, instant operability with anything that has blue tooth
Step 5 - Don't forget to "hide DS4" if your having issues with some games. dS4 windows basically "maps" your DS4 to a fake xbox input and some games will see both (the DS 4 itself and the fake out) and that can cause issues, when in doubt, Hide DS 4
Step 6 - Enjoy!
My use case is steam in home streaming, my targets are typically ether a laptop I'm sitting with or a Dell Venue 7140 tablet often plugged into whichever device (tv, projector, etc). The versatility of the DS4, especially the touch pad saves me the trouble of having to keep a wireless mouse around for that random dialog boxes or whatever. Again I can't speak for the stream controller but the DS4 just crushes the old fall back of the X360 wired or wireless. Yes the battery life is suspect but it's not like it's unmanageable.
I'm sure there are some guides, but it's not hard to do man. Just go here and download the thang, extract and run, it walks you through it. You'll need the official xbox 360 drivers from Microsoft, but they're just a google search away. Actually here. You'll have to pick your operating system (if using Windows 8 just click on 7) and know if you are running 32 or 64 bit, but other than that it's really quite simple and painless!
If you use DS4, use DS4Windows DSDCS Release or DS4Windows by Jays2Kings (different forks, the first one is more often updated I think) and you are good.
I saw a lot of people on reddit uses DS4Tools, however it stopped development a while ago and DS4Windows is built upon it and gets updates.
Download and install.
Connect DS4 to PC with bluetooth or USB.
I'm using it currently to play Dark Souls I and II and will be using it for MGS:V when it releases soon. It's flawless.
For the love of God Almighty, don't buy a 360 controller for emulation, the dpad is so bad that it'll make you curse in every language known to man.
If you absolutely want an X-Input device that works out-of-the-box go for the Xbox One controller, at least it has a decent dpad. Unless you want to use a wire you'll have to buy a separate wireless adapter, though.
IMHO the best controller for emulation is the Dualshock 4, you can just plug it in and it works like the 360 controller, except it has DirectInput instead of X-Input (which for emulation doesn't make half a difference), or if you want more customization you can download DS4Windows and set the DS4 to act like an Xbox controller (or if you're feeling masochistic you can even use the gyroscope instead of the button). Plus, unlike the Xbox controller it can be used with bluetooth.
If you want to emulate PS2 games you might want to consider a Dualshock 3; it needs a driver which will make it behave like a 360 controller, but in addition it is the only good controller beside the Dualshock 2 to have pressure sensitive buttons, which some PS2 games (most notably the two Metal Gear Solid) require.
Otherwise you might buy an adapter for controllers you already own.
On a last note, I've heard good things about this controller, and I was planning on buying it.
EDIT - I was assuming you're using Windows; if you are on Linux or OSX the Dualshock 3 works without needing a separate driver (if I'm to trust the Arch wiki)
EDIT 2 - grammar
If you're looking for an option, check out ds4windows. It will let you register your ps4/5 controller as an Xbox controller and you can play game pass games that way. I've put ~40 hours into Nier Automata this way with my ps5 controller and it's been flawless.
The only downside is buttons in game will be displayed as Xbox inputs, but you get used to it pretty quick.
I use this program - http://ds4windows.com/
Basically tricks your computer into thinking a DS4 is an xbox controller so you don't need anything extra as long as the base controller support is updated and in the Profiles section you can do all the fancy stuff. Only thing is that it will say A, B, X, Y for the control commands for most games instead of the shapes that PS uses.
These are absolutely fantastic for PC gaming, and doubly useful if you or someone close to you actually have a PS4 or plan to get one (duh)! This is the software needed to use one as a PC controller. I can't go back to using a 360 controller for PC, it just feels more slick, more precise, and the triggers are fantastic.
You can connect it to your PC either via its Micro-USB slot (Android phone/tablet charger cables, among other things) or if you have a Bluetooth adapter you can sync it up and play wirelessly. If it asks for a code to sync the controller, use 0000. I've been playing through Dragon Age: Inquisition with one of the blue controllers, and I love it, even for multiplayer. :)
In Steam Big Picture Mode click the Settings Gear Button in the top right corner > Click on Controller Settings > Make sure the PS4 Configuration Support box is ticked.
If it is, make sure the PC game you're testing supports Steam Controller. Because the same software that emulates Steam Controller as a Mouse and Keyboard is also used on all other controllers connected through Steam and Big Picture Mode.
If you want to use your controller on any game, and not use Steam's Controller Support;
Or
The former takes a little more setup than the latter, but the latter has a worse settings UI. Both function however as expected.
Dualshock 4 works pretty much flawelessly with DS4Windows. Just make sure that it's running and DS4 controllers will work just like xbox controllers do in game. Though it fakes an xbox controller, so you'll still get xbox button prompts. There are some games that have native DS4 support and will show the proper playstation button prompts (Rocket League is one), but for most games you'll still need some sort of intermediary software to trick the game. I haven't tried the steam support as I was unable to get it to work when it first launched.
It takes Micro USB; any cable of that type should work. On the software side, Steam expanded their Steam Controller input driver to work with DS4s. In my experience, it works damn well.
If you need to use it outside of Steam, either add it to Steam as a non-Steam shortcut or use this.
Quick warning: Games often detect the DS4 as a generic controller and try to use it. Sometimes this works, but more often than not it only half-works. If a game tries to use both the generic and the input-wrapped 360 controller your DS4 is pretending to be, it can cause some confusion, particularly in local multiplayer titles. DS4Windows has an option to hide native input, though it's never worked for me.
I used my DS3. I think the default button prompts are from the 360 so you would need to remember that a "Y" prompt means to press triangle. I got a little mod that changed these to PS3 buttons, though. I'd imagine the same mod will show up quickly for TPP.
You can use a DS4 on PC, though.
I bought one last night because I really prefer the ds4 to the xbox controllers. You have to download some software, but it seems alright if you know what you're doing. Check here: ~~http://ds4windows.com/~~ https://inputmapper.com/ (thanks /u/Agret) and here for some more game-specific info.
Also, if you're like me and got this without owning a PS4, don't forget to get a micro USB to USB cable so you can charge it. Apparently it's not included >.>
I use a DS4 with DS4Windows. It works perfectly, both wired and wireless over Bluetooth. (Note that it does not come with a cable, but it's just standard micro-USB, same as most cellphones.)
The DS4 natively supports DirectInput, while DS4Windows provides XInput compatibility. In addition, DS4Windows also lets you use the touchpad as a mouse, control the color of the lightbar, and set up different profiles.
Dunno why you're getting downvoted for asking a question. DS4Windows will let your PS4 controller be used like an x-input controller(xbox 360 controller). Just plug it in via USB.
I have a DualShock 4 just for using with my PC. With a 360 controller emulator like InputMapper or DS4Windows, you can use it with anything that supports a 360 controller on PC.
Metal Gear definitely controls better with a controller, unless you're trying to snipe or aim precisely, in which case you could just switch to using your mouse for a moment if you wanted.
You don't even need a USB cable if your PC supports Bluetooth. Simply press and hold the Share and Home buttons until the light flashes and connect it to your PC like a regular bluetooth device. However, I would recommend using DS4Windows too as it provides way more control and better support.
All you have to do is install DS4Windows, takes nothing but a few clicks. It pretends to be a 360 controller for xinput and is also compatible with games that have DS4 support (they exist) or generic controller support.
If you want to use it wirelessly, you'll have to have Bluetooth, from a USB dongle or whatever.
If motioninjoy doesn't work, uninstall both software and driver and try XInput Wrapper.
Otherwise, if you're planning on getting the DS4, download DS4Windows. From what I've heard, using the DS4 has the added benefit of using the touchpad to control the mouse cursor.
Xbox 360 and One controllers are the simplest as they're just plug and play on Windows. Supposedly the d-pad on the 360 controller isn't as good so the One would be preferable if you want a better d-pad.
Disconnect your PS4 controller. Download and install DS4Windows. Run the program as an administrator.
Tick the "Hide Controller" box in the settings and then restart the program as an admin. With the controller tab on the top left of the program window selected, you should now see an option to connect the controller exclusively. Click that, then CMD pops up. Plug in your controller and it should return you to your desktop.
If there's red text at the bottom of DS4Windows then it didn't work. Unplug your controller and try again.
Eventually it'll connect with no red text, and you'll be good to go. This treats the controller like a 360 controller, which Dark Souls interprets correctly by default.
If you have DSfix installed, you can override the 360 button textures with Dualshock ones using this mod.
Yeah, youd probably have to take it downstairs. You could use a casting program on a laptop or something, (steam has one built in) but the latency isnt perfect tbh from my experience.
Just connect the tv up via HDMI and you should be good to go.
For the ps4 controller, connect it using the standard USB cable and download the programs from this website; http://ds4windows.com/
That'll allow you to connect your controller up. Honestly its super easy and works pretty flawlessly. Even if you dont get Mad Max on pc, check the program out if you wanna use your ps4 controller on your pc.
I should mention in regards to your decision, its probably gonna be chaeper to get it on PC too! ;)
The DS4 controller will work/connect wirelessly through Bluetooth.
I personally use DS4Windows.
From experience I have been able to use the DS4 touch-pad as a track-pad for my computer.
Other than XBox controllers, all other controllers are not natively supported neither by OS nor by Steam but be interfaced with wrappers (emulators, mappers etc. but not drivers). This is done by Steam Overlay so any game you launch with Steam closed does not function if it is not a XBox controller or any other wrapper is active.
Steam Overlay (Big Picture) exactly does what these kind of programs does so do not expect them to behave or be controlled as native support for XBox ones. Also for competitive playing in MMOs, wrapper introduces a delay not in favor of user.
That would be cool. It's currently a "secret" feature in DS4Windows. You have to include the word 'distance' in the profile name, and then the light bar will react to the rumble. It's really cool in games like OlliOlli and Distance.
Wireless 360 controllers can be sync'd up with these. Works like a charm.
PS4 controllers can be used by just pluggin them in via usb and using this program. I've never done this, though I do hear good things.
I would return the PS3 controller and get a PS4 one. They work with everything, and using either ds4windows or inputmapper, you can map the buttons / sticks to emulate an xbox360 controller
MiJ is thinly veiled malware.
- Ad Supported: Due to the pricetag you pay for it, the developers serve an ad when you start the program. The ad in question is in the form of your browser opening sh.com, a Chinese schooling website. This basically means a random chinese website will pop up at random times when using your PC, (as it did with mine when I used to use it.)
- It overrides your USB and Bluetooth drivers (Such as the Logitech Unifying Receiver), and can render them useless until you remove MotioninJoy and uninstall its associated drivers.
- Must open DS3 Tool every time you plug your controller in.
- Must select a profile each time.
- Updated very infrequently.
- Is very difficult to remove once installed.
- It don't work sometimes and give a lot of fails.
Among other things. MotionInJoy is a HORRIBLE way to enable a DS3 for PC use. SCP is a much much MUCH better alternative. It takes maybe 5 minutes to install, and it just works.
I know you said PS3, but if you or anyone else is using a PS4 controller, use this - http://ds4windows.com/
It is the SCP drivers in a very easy to install setup, you just click a button and it does all the work for you.
I love it and have already convinced one of my other PC gamer friends to use a DS4 as well. Though I have a PS4 and extra controllers are always good to have around.
DS4Windows works great and will get you working easily.
If you do not plan on EVER buying a PS4 just get an old wired x360 controller it'll be cheaper and is pretty comfortable.
There's a program called DS4 for windows. First you need to download & install the MS 360 driver:
http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/en-au/d/xbox-360-controller-for-windows
Then download and install DS4Win
Should then be plug and play.
DS4 is great with BF4 PC, as you can use the touch pad as a clickable mouse for the menus.
Hope that helps.
This should solve that issue for you.
Edit: As /u/McShizzL has pointed out, this is an old version of the program, now called inputmapper.
Edit2: Apparently, theyre both two different branches of the same thing. Try them both if you want to, personally, i'm liking input mapper more, myself.
The 360 has a garbage D-Pad. Supposedly the XB1 controller is alright and comes with native support, but I went with a DS4.
The D-Pad is pretty good (although I can't compare to an XB1) and it can work pretty well with PC. Check out this post and DS4 Windows for PC gaming with a DS4. It has some pretty sweet features, lighting, macros and a touchpad. The D-pad is also in a pretty fantastic position for fighting games. A trade off may be the button promts being for the Xbox controller, which shouldn't be a huge deal. It also supports wireless, something I don't think the XB1 can do with PC, at least not with BlueTooth.
The PS4 controller is amazing when you use it with a PC! It works wirelessly over Bluetooth, the trackpad works too! Trackpad mouse support is amazing for games that don't have menu navigation support for controllers.
Here's the site for the drivers!
Edit: Hyperlink oops
If you have a ps4 controller there is DS4Windows. I found this thread for using DS3 controllers
You can use http://ds4windows.com/ to use your ps4 controllers on just about anything.
xbox is still easier to setup since its plug and play but if you happen to have a few ps4 controllers laying around it might be better than having to buy a new controller.
Controller. With M+KB you lose analog movement while not being able to take much advantage of the advantages of the mouse. It could be amazing with mouse and keyboard, but it would need a mod (that doesn't exist) that pretends that the camera direction is the lock on direction and thus the attack direction. I achieved such a thing in Witcher 3 via script modding, but souls games are never that open. FROM could make the souls series play amazingly well with both the controller and KB+M, but they barely care about the platform as it is. Hell, we still haven't even confirmed if Dark Souls 3 will be capped at 30FPS or not on the PC because they refuse to talk about it.
Also you don't need to waste your money. Assuming you still own the PS4 you played Bloodborne on, just use the DS4. Download DS4Windows, make a folder for it somewhere and run. In the settings tab, check "Hide DS4" and "Start with Windows". Then just plug it in via the cable you use to charge it, and you're good to go. You can do wireless as well if your PC has bluetooth connectivity. I wrote a big guide if you need more info.
Disconnect your PS4 controller. Download and install DS4Windows. Run the program as an administrator.
Tick the "Hide Controller" box in the settings and then restart the program as an admin. With the controller tab on the top left of the program window selected, you should now see an option to connect the controller exclusively. Click that, then CMD pops up. Plug in your controller and it should return you to your desktop.
If there's red text at the bottom of DS4Windows then it didn't work. Unplug your controller/restart the program and try again. Eventually the red text will go away and your controller will function properly.
Use DS4 Windows, it make games think the DS4 is a 360 controller to increase compatibility and you can enable raw input (called Dinput) for games that natively support the DS4. It's a great tool I use it all the time.
Input Mapper doesn't work on windows 10, but DS4 Windows does http://ds4windows.com/
Works pretty much exactly the same as input mapper. I use it for my dualshock 4 and it works perfectly
Edit: A I've been told, it's just exclusive mode in input mapper that doesn't work with windows 10.
It is possible. Currently Xbox one controllers must be plugged in, but need no extra drivers as it's auto detected by the PC. The Dualshock 4 can be played either wired, as it's also auto detected, or wirelessly with custom drivers like DS4Windows which can be found here: http://ds4windows.com/ I personally prefer the Dualshock 4 as my controller of choice, as I like the added touchpad. I have tried the Xbox One pad, it was alright, but in the end I just stuck with the DS4 for day to day gaming.
AFAIK you would need to install a 3rd party driver that allows you to remap the PS4 controller input. I haven't tried DS4Windows in ages, it was a bit buggy the last time I played around with it, but supposedly it should allow you to use the touchpad on a PS4 controller for mouse inputs.
Had the same issue in dark souls could fix it with those steps. maybe it helps here too I never had that issue with FFXii :
With DS4Windows, open the tool and make sure the "Hide DS4" option is enabled. That's all you have to do for any pre-Win10 OS. The tool has to be running all the time while playing. Same thing basically works with InputMapper, just make sure you have the Hide DS4 option or whatever they call it enabled.
If on Windows 10 with DS4Windows:
Switch to the first tab and click "Connect exclusively" and plug in your controller (this temporarily kills the windows explorer, don't panic).
You will most likely have to do the last part twice, until the tool no longer shows any red text while the controller is connected.
You'll need to use DS4Windows app
or see if attaching the game to Steam as a non-steam game and use their version of controller emulation. If Steam route doesn't work, then use DS4Windows.
Computer.is og Tölvutækni hafa reynst mér vel. Ertu með einhverja verðhugmynd & hversu kröfuhörðum leikjum værirðu að spá í?
Ráðleggingar sem mér flaug í hug:
DS4Windows er mjög sniðugt ef þú villt halda áfram að nota PS4 fjarstýringar í PC leikjum. Til að venjast lyklaborði + mús ef þú ert alveg óvanur því myndi ég mæla með FPS leikjum, Team Fortress 2 er ókeypis á Steam til dæmis.
Ef þú lendir í einhverjum vandræðum með stillingaratriði í leikjum þá er PCGamingWiki sem sent af himnum ofan.
I use this to connect my ps4 controller to PC. Works well. A bit of set up is required though. I heard you can connect up to four controllers but haven't tried more than one.
In some of my games I need to run "DS4Windows" in the background. It's just a tiny program. It helps some games to understand that there's a dualshock plugged in.
I never tried it with Fault tho. But hey, give it a shot.
Use DS4WIN. It's a program that, once installed, will make Windows recognize your PS4 controller as an Xbox controller. TW2 should work after that, although the button prompts will be for the Xbox.
Division 2 has native support for the dual shock 4 controller. Unfortunately, most games don't (including dolphin) and require you to emulate a xinput controller (360/One). There's a program I use called DS4Windows that will do this for you!
Depending on the game and platform, you may need to use the ds4windows program. (http://ds4windows.com/)
The only issue is that some games don't display the dualshock 4 icons and default to displaying the Xbox's, but that's rarely that much of a problem.
I don't believe it does right now and haven't heard any sort of compatibility implementation currently being worked on.
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I use a PS4 controller exclusively when I play this game. I know you said that you don't want to download any software to make it work, but I use DS4 Windows for mine. It's quick and easy, and I seldom have issues with it. http://ds4windows.com/
File > Configuration > Controllers.
Configure it to your liking by clicking the window next to the image of the button you wish to bind, and then pressing the equivalent button on your controller of choice.
If you want to use a DS4, you're going to need a program called DS4Windows, which tricks your computer into thinking the DS4 is an xbox controller. http://ds4windows.com/
R1 and L1 are awful on the xbox controller, so I'd go with the ps2 one, or even with a ps4 one
EDIT: seeing you're talking about buying, you might as well consider getting a ps4 one and use this program http://ds4windows.com/
I have both xbox and ps4 controllers and I definitely prefer the ps4 one.
Nope, you can use any bluetooth dongle you want for ps4, just download a program called DS4Windows and it runs flawlessly, you can change the LED's color, and use the trackpad on the controller for your mouse! Link for the lazy for DS4Windows
Ds 1 is a tricky maiden for controller support. You may need to soath her with a little software known as ds4 http://ds4windows.com when you use this program and the controller still isn't showing up on the program or for games go to your device manager in control panel and right click "Hid-compliant game controller. Slap it with a wee enable device and it should work super. This program helps a ton with other dark souls games. Another thing I should point out is on the DS4 program itself go to the settings tab and tick hide DS4 controller. This will prevent your computer messing with the camera stick in game ^_^
I'm pretty sure the program DS4 would work for you. Here is the website to download it http://ds4windows.com/
All you have to do is run the program and it should automatically pick up your controller. Run the game after you run it and see if it supports it.
http://ds4windows.com/ is what I use for my PS4 controller.
Some people may recommend inputmapper but I haven't really tried it and DS4 works well enough for me.
As for the mouse, sorry that was my best guess. If it works outside the games just fine, then I think it has something to do with the settings in-game, or the software of the mouse if you use one. I hope someone more experienced than me will be able to help more.
If you have bluetooth built in to your system, you can directly connect the DS4 controller. Otherwise you'll need one. I have this plugged in to a USB2.0 slot and it works like a charm.
As far as button mapping, Steam actually works perfectly "out of the box" in Big Picture mode for the controller. Anything outside of that, you'll need either DS4Windows or InputMapper
edit: I should add, you can usb tether your controller if you want. I think there is an issue with USB3.0 slots and actually requires that you plug in to a 2.0 slot so keep that in mind.
Use DS4Windows. It lets you use the PS4 controller as an Xbox controller which greatly improves compatibility.
You can also use the touchpad for your mouse and map the buttons to keyboard keys letting you play some games that you would normally play with a keyboard and mouse with the controller.
edit: Forgot to mention that when using DS4Windows the buttons in game will show up as Xbox buttons.
Just use DS4Windows alone; it'll register as an XInput (Xbox 360/One) controller. Should work without any problems. DS4Windows can even map the PS button to a key or mouse button if you want an extra hotkey out of it, since it doesn't do anything else.
Source: I use a Dualshock 4. I downloaded GP++; haven't had the chance to test it yet, but the controller works swimmingly for literally everything else I throw at it through DS4Windows. No reason to assume any different here.
Rarely do I have trouble with this. I freaking love using my DS4 with PC games. The only problem is when starting a new game and remembering that "B" is actually circle, "Y" is triangle, etc.
The max lvl for dark souls 3 is about 804 but I'd stay around soul level 120-130 for good PvP. I'm not sure on meta builds. The moonlight great sword is obtainable and you will need 16 strength, 11 dexterity, and 26 intelligence. To get this sword you will need to transpose the soul of Oceiros the consumed king. There are 2 dlc out, the ashes of ariendel and the ringed city. It's will support a PS4 controller if u download software from this link http://ds4windows.com . Finally, I'm not sure on overused weapons and armor. To me it's about personal preference and fun and effective movesets. Hope this helps!
As others have mentioned, the only wireless controllers the GPD Win will support without a dongle are those that are bluetooth compatible. Most bluetooth controllers will work, but may require special configuration on the device (hid vs gamepad mode, etc) or additional software.
Kogashiwakai's link is correct. The new XBox One controllers actually have dual wireless modes: Proprietary XBox One wireless and Bluetooth. As you can imagine, the bluetooth connection is natively supported by Windows 10 to play nicely with Microsoft's xbox ecosystem.
Microsoft's link on pairing the bluetooth models (Option 3): https://support.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-on-windows/accessories/connect-xbox-one-controller-to-pc
You can also run software to use a DS4 [ http://ds4windows.com ] if that's more your style or on hand.
download DS4 on pc, it will turn your ps4 controller into an xbox controller. It is a safe software that installs some drivers to make it compatable. You gotta plug it in through USB though unless you have a wireless dongle haha
You can remap the buttons and change all sorts of settings. You can even customise the colour of the light XD
Can't give you the best, but I can suggest maybe using the Wii U Pro Controller if you like how those feel. You'd have to buy an additional dongle to make it work though so I wouldn't say its the most cost effective solution.
The PS4 is a great alternative. If you can't be bothered with a bluetooth connection (Windows 7 has some compatibility issues with the bluetooth protocol used in the ps4 controller. Something to do with legacy issues I'm assuming) just hook it up with a micro usb and use DS4Windows. Free software, and works fantastic for any other games.
Just use a controller if you feel more comfortable with it.
xbox shoud work out of the box on win10, while to use the playstation controller you need a PS4 one and this software: http://ds4windows.com/
Very easy to setup, I did it for my nephew, it works like a charm.
Works well yes, but not exactly plug and play with every game, needs a program called DS4Windows, but if you have that it makes it plug and play. So just an extra step really.
I know Steam is moving towards native support for DS4
You'll probably have to download a program like DS4 (which you can get here) and remap the buttons yourself. I assume it is something conflicting between Sony's software and Microsoft's.
The game probably only recognizes Xinput (xbox controllers), and the PS4 controller uses Direct input.
Download DS4Windows and use the controller through that. It basically makes windows think that the dualshock is an xbox controller
Yesterday I got also the USB Wireless adapter and after DS4windows 1.4.5 and inputmapper(..tested on both) update everything works great on my PC(Steam Big Picture,games,trackpad,e.t.c)on Windows 10 x64..What i noticed first is the great distance range,stable and smooth connection and........... headphone and chat jack support with any PC game!!!!!!!!!!... Imo..there is no relation to any generic bluetooth adapter...also there is no bluetooth icon to the right bottom of my PC,which means i can have also a second bluetooth dongle separated(...also tested and bluetooth icon appears again) if i want to connect any bluetooth device .THIS wireless adaptor is just perfect. More info here: DS4windows Version 1.4.5( http://ds4windows.com/) and inputmapper (https://inputmapper.com/31-check-in-sept-20-2016-sony-dongle-and-ds4v2-support-added).... ...the only issue i faced is turning off the controller.It used to turn it off by pressing Options and Ps button in DS4Windows.This way for now doesn't work and i must press for 5-10 sec the Ps button in order to turn off the controller.
Not as sophisticated as the Xbox controller drivers yet. Some games are able to pick up the DS4 controller without any additional software, and show the correct button prompts on the HUD, the DS4 controller will show up as a "Wireless Controller" in your device manager.
DS4Windows is pretty great though, emulates an Xbox controller. Super easy to set up, works with bluetooth and USB. I've set up a profile which uses various combinations on the touchpad (clicking + touching) that enables a lot of media features like pausing / playing / skipping forwards & backwards / lowering volume of the music & Windows audio independently / recording with ShadowPlay.
Only weird thing I've noticed is that the input delay is lower when using the DS4 controller in wireless mode (< 10 ms, wired > 10 ms).
ds4windows emulates an xbox 360 controller flawlessly and will allow you to play titanfall with a ps4 controller pretty much out of the box.
i have ps3 controllers and use ScpToolkit which i know also has DS4 support baked in. ScpToolkit works great for me and DS4windows also works great from what i've heard.
I use DS4Windows and it seems to work pretty well. I didn't get the game early so I haven't tested it with DS3 specifically, but I'm pretty sure it just makes your PC see it as a generic gamepad so there's no real reason this game should be any different.
It should work out of the box if you plan on using a cable; you should also be able to connect if just like any other bluetooth device. As far as Xinput goes, however, you'll need a software like this one.
Yes, loading times should be significantly faster on PC, especially if you have an SSD.
And yes, you can use a Dual Shock 4 controller with either DS4Windows or InputMapper
It makes your PC think your DS4 is a 360 controller, thus allowing support for pretty much any game that uses a controller. I use a similar program for my DS3. DS3 works great for Stardew, I don't see why DS4 wouldn't as well.
Unlike the other really rude commenters here (excluding /u/JoakimHideo), you can definitely use one. When I use my PS4 controller on PC I use DS4Windows, which is pretty good (Not much you can really do differently from one software to another).
I'm going to assume it'll be quick swipe to change however to activate the arrow it may be swipe in the direction (to let the game know you're using the ability) but hold it before releasing.
To expand on that assumption I tested this on PC using DS4Windows. Seeing as the PC options menu lacks the trackpad as WF lacks native DS4 support and only knows the Xbox layout, I assigned a macro within DS4Windows so that when I swipe up it thinks I'm pressing "1" on my keyboard with 1 being the key that activates my first ability.
As you know Ivara's Quiver ability needs to be held in order to release the arrow so I just tried swiping up but before releasing I held it waiting for something to happen. It then fired the arrow.
Even when the update comes out on PS4 I won't be able to try it out as my PSN account won't have enough resources to build and try out Ivara but I'm willing to bet that it'll be as I described; swipe but hold before releasing.
If your computer has blue tooth you can.use the ps4 controller very easily. Just make sure the controller is off andhold the share button and the PlayStation button until the controller flashes. Then link through the pc.
If your pc does not have Bluetooth then download the DS4 tool. Download it and there is a how to use on the page also.
With that I would say the pc version with mods is great.
Download and use this tool. Make sure you have the "Hide DS4 Controller" option ticked.
Just open the tool before connecting your DS4. You might also have to unplug and replug your controller a second time for it to work properly.
I use my ps4 controller with the steam link via bluetooth. I can confirm that the touchpad does not act as a mouse when connected this way. However if you connect to your PC with Bluetooth and use the ds4 driver and use the TouchPad as a mouse. Here is the link to the website for the ds4 driver.
ds4 tool. I also had problems while trying to connect at first, the light would flash a few times and turn off. Hold the Share and middle PS button until it resets and asks you to pair with it again. And make sure it's charged.
Where do you get the false idea that the site hasn't been updated since 2014? It even has an up-to-date changelog. The program is updated regularly when needed. The latest version, 1.4.27, was just released two weeks ago.
There has never been any official Sony drivers for Windows for either the DS3 or DS4, and there likely never will be. If you want to use it with your PC, third-party solutions like this are your only choice.
If you absolutely must have a console controller with a first-party driver, go buy an XBOX controller. Either 360 or XBone, they're plug-and-play.
Yup there be lies the problem. Its recognizing your controller as a "Generic USB Controller" and the support for that is iffy at best with windows.
Download this it should sort your problems out.
It does connect very easily with Bluetooth so couch gaming is no problem. I have used it in Far Cry 4, Dying Light and a couple other games that allow you to switch between gamepad and M/KB to line up long sniper shots and pick locks because the mouse controls for those are far more accurate and the integration worked seamlessly and accurately.
That being said, I do not have experience using it with a game like Civ where the trackpad would be the main input. With the right sensitivity settings, I'm sure that it would work fine.
With this driver you can set the touchpad to work as your mouse and change its sensitivity and click options. You can also configure every part of the controller and including swipe controls and even the gyroscope directions.
Your software will work fine. Currently I use a PS3 controller to play The Witcher 3.
Though I really suggest you use the SCP driver package. I say this because MotionInJoy is very untrustworthy and is basically malware. Plus, SCP doesn't need any program running once you install it!
This link will provide details on how to uninstall your current software and install the new one.
http://emulation-general.wikia.com/wiki/SCP_Driver_Package
Ignore the "PCSX2 and PCSX-R" section unless you wish to use it for emulation as well!
If you decide to grab a PS4 controller then use DS4Windows. Which is the program you need if you have a ps4 controller. http://ds4windows.com/
On the software side, the DS4 uses DirectInput, while Xbox controllers use XInput. That means the DS4 is supported by some new games, emulators, and retro games, while the Xbox controllers are more widely supported among newer titles. Though you can use DS4Windows or ds4drv for Linux to enable XInput compatibility for the DS4, as well as other functions such as using the touchpad as a mouse, changing the LED color, and creating macros/profiles.
In terms of hardware, the DS4 supports wired over microUSB and wireless over standard Bluetooth. The Xbox One controller currently supports wired microUSB, with a separate wireless dongle coming this fall (Windows 10 only). The Xbox One controller runs on two AA batteries, while the DS4 uses a built-in rechargeable battery. Both require a separate microUSB cable, unless you buy a "wired" version that comes with a cable included, but you should have plenty of microUSB cables around (e.g. most cellphone cables).
Finally, look and feel is subjective. Both are pretty well built controllers, so it's a matter of individual preference.
I'm using the Sony DualShock 4 which works very well on Windows 8.1 wired and wireless (Blueooth), including vibration.
I was unable to get it working wireless under Windows 7, but wired worked fine.
You'll need DS4Windows too.
Edit: Still using keyboard/mouse when on foot and I do find myself reverting back to keyboard/mouse when driving if I need to shoot at the same time.
DS4Windows from Jays2Kings and Input Mapper (formerly known as DS4Windows from jhebbel) are the successors to that.
Input Mapper is ad-supported (unless you buy a premium account). DS4Windows from Jays2Kings is free and open source.
DS4 Windows. Just connect the controller (bluetooth or wire) and start the program, windows will see it as a 360 controller*.
^^^*you ^^^may ^^^need ^^^drivers ^^^for ^^^360 ^^^controller ^^^to ^^^work.
Yes. I can't comment about other software, since the only software I've used for the DS4 is DS4Windows, and it functions as you suggest. I have a profile set up for when I'm lazy so I can just browse reddit on my TV with it.
Most people use DS4Windows, but I've been using InputMapper since day one, and have never felt a need to change or even try DS4Win. It just works the way you expect it to.
There are (or were) two major branches of DS4Windows: the free and open source version by Jays2Kings, and the ad/subscription supported version that renamed itself Input Mapper. They shared the same roots but development diverged.
I prefer the Jays2Kings version myself.
My recommendation is the Dualshock 4 with http://ds4windows.com/
It works over bluetooth and USB, no dongle required, full compatibility with anything that supports the 360 controller, and the touchpad even functions as a mouse.
DS4Windows is something you can install and forget about. It just works
Download the J2K version of DS4Windows here: http://ds4windows.com/
It's the best driver out there right now IMO. I don't have any trouble connecting or latency, and I use my ds4 for pretty much every game I play. My laptop is a poor man's playstation 4 effectively.
I was having the same issue and switched from DS4Tool to DS4Windows and will now only very occasionally have a disconnect and never one that makes it impossible to recalibrate. Not sure which you're using now or how similar the programs are internally but it seemed to clear my issues up.
I know how frustrating it can be so I hope this helps. :D