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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.

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WHY DS4WINDOWS?

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!

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DS4 SCREENSHOTS

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

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.


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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!

How does it work?

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!

Features
 * 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

Requirements
 * 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

Changelog

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

Source Code

You can download the latest source code from github.




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 play with less input latency on a PS3/PS4/PS5 Controller.

Go ahead take control!


DS4 WINDOWS

 * About Us
 * Changelog
 * Contact Us
 * Download
 * Drivers
 * FAQ
 * Installation Guide
 * Privacy Policy
 * Screenshots


SETUP CONTROLLER

 * DS4 Alternatives
 * GBA Emulator
 * Get Started
 * PS4 Controller
 * Supported Gamepads
 * Troubleshoot


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