How to Use a PS4 DualShock 4 Controller on a PC

Wilko_Dog · 19 Jul 2015 at 20:30

mobile.pcmag.com/news/38151-how-to-use-a-ps4-dualshock-4-controller-on-a-pc?origref=

Not sure if anyone was aware as I've only just found out about this , but the software actually tricks your pc into thinking an xbox 360 controller is plugged in ! And it also allows you to utilise the track pad on the ds4 as you would on a laptop to control the cursor

shankly1985 · 19 Jul 2015 at 21:12

Yeah been using bluetooth for while and ps4 pad

My choice is SCP driver for bluetooth.

Josh · 19 Jul 2015 at 21:13

shankly1985 said:
Yeah been using bluetooth for while and ps4 pad
My choice is SCP driver for bluetooth.

Another vote for SCP, works flawlessly for me.

Wilko_Dog · 19 Jul 2015 at 22:17

I use mine just wired straight into front USB port on the pc , tried it on tomb raider earlier and worked perfectly

new boy · 19 Jul 2015 at 22:21

I also use scp (ds3)

Mobius 1 · 19 Jul 2015 at 22:40

This is my go to app for connecting the ds4 via Bluetooth.

http://ds4windows.com

Antony101 · 19 Jul 2015 at 22:47

I used this tutorial:

1) Buy an Xbox Controller
2)...

Josh · 19 Jul 2015 at 23:04

Not everyone likes the xbox controller, I myself have hands like spades and the xbox is too small.

The DS4 works better for me.

Wilko_Dog · 19 Jul 2015 at 23:31

Antony101 said:
I used this tutorial:

1) Buy an Xbox Controller
2)...

I have a ps4 though so didn't see the point in buying an xbox controller ?

shankly1985 · 19 Jul 2015 at 23:50

Antony101 said:
I used this tutorial:

1) Buy an Xbox Controller
2)...

The Controller I find to be very horrible to hold.. Personal preference here!
I have owned ps1, ps2, ps3 and ps4 so that controller just fits very well with me.
I do agree though if the Xbox pad works for you then it would be better using that has its built into windows 8.1 and 10

pumaz · 19 Jul 2015 at 23:55

This is also good for Windows laptops and tablets as you don't have to have the MS Wireless Receiver hanging out of a USB port making it much more portable and tidy

Speed · 21 Jul 2015 at 11:51

Not tried SCP but ds4windows works well. Any advantage to using SCP?

Are there many games that natively support the button mapping on a DS4 though? I'm lazy so while I prefer using a DS4 as the shape fits my hands better, remapping each game puts me off and I just use my 360 controller.

Five.Stars · 21 Jul 2015 at 16:21

Why would you need to remap buttons? The layout, other than the trackpad, is identical.

FrenchTart · 21 Jul 2015 at 16:48

Antony101 said:
I used this tutorial:

1) Buy an Xbox Controller
2) Realise the d-pad is cack and end up having to get a different controller

Fixed.

Radec · 21 Jul 2015 at 17:58

Looking to get a DS4
Symmetrical sticks, and superior d-pad.

Speed · 21 Jul 2015 at 18:00

Five.Stars said:
Why would you need to remap buttons? The layout, other than the trackpad, is identical.

Even though the layout is almost identical, I've still had to remap some buttons as it isn't always like for like support. I did only have a quick play though and some of those titles did not have complete 360 controller support.

Wilko_Dog · 21 Jul 2015 at 19:29

I'm using the software from the link in the op , and so far I've tried crysis 3, splinter cell, tomb raider and rage, not had to touch a thing it's already done , as said other then the track pad the layout is the same , and that software tells your pc your using a 360 controller

Speed · 21 Jul 2015 at 20:03

Wilko_Dog said:
I'm using the software from the link in the op , and so far I've tried crysis 3, splinter cell, tomb raider and rage, not had to touch a thing it's already done , as said other then the track pad the layout is the same , and that software tells your pc your using a 360 controller

Yeah just played Mortal Kombat X with it and didn't need to remap anything, guess it is only titles that don't support the 360 controller that you have to remap. Even found a neat little mod that changes the button prompts to the PS ones which is handy in a game that involves combos.

Wilko_Dog · 21 Jul 2015 at 21:11

Speed said:
Yeah just played Mortal Kombat X with it and didn't need to remap anything, guess it is only titles that don't support the 360 controller that you have to remap. Even found a neat little mod that changes the button prompts to the PS ones which is handy in a game that involves combos.

Ah cool was it hard to apply that mod ? Do you have to do that for each game for it to work ?

Speed · 21 Jul 2015 at 21:18

Wilko_Dog said:
Ah cool was it hard to apply that mod ? Do you have to do that for each game for it to work ?

Nope, very simple. One file to paste over in the Steam folder and it works every time you start the game. I backed up the old one but with Steam it isn't necessary as you can just reverify the files and it will download the original one.

http://www.reddit.com/r/MortalKombat/comments/33himy/pc_mod_for_playstation_button_icons_found/

I'd imagine there are similar mods for most games as well.