PS Vita and Dualshock Controller

roccles · 1 Dec 2015 at 10:58

From a quick search I don't seem to be able to find a definitive answer.

Can you use a DualShock 4 controller on the Vita?

My gaming habits have changed a lot this year and the idea of remote play from the PS4 with full Dualshock controls is very appealing.

ZXSpectrum · 1 Dec 2015 at 11:08

I don't think you can.. You can however with a VitaTV but that brings a whole host of other issues.

roccles · 1 Dec 2015 at 11:20

Thats a shame. You would think its something that would be included especially when adding PS4 remote play.

Cheers

:(Rhodri:) · 1 Dec 2015 at 11:48

Technically you can, but it's horribly cumbersome and involves setting your vita up as a sub account (which I think resets your vita to factory default). All a bit frustrating as it must be easy enough for Sony to do but they've never bothered fixing it.

roccles · 1 Dec 2015 at 11:58

Yeah I had been reading about setting up sub accounts etc.

So it looks like I can buy a Sony Tablet or Phone and get this functionality but not on there own dedicated mobile gaming console.

I already have a phone and tablet!

roccles · 3 Dec 2015 at 14:08

So I bit the bullet and got a Vita anyway as it will enable me to game on the move which is handy.

Fallout 4 on the Vita what I hoped for when I initially asked about dualshock 4 compatibility and it turns out that a couple PS4 games have been given specific Vita controls for remote play including FO4. It Seems to work very well from the few hours I have put in.

Destiny also have custom controls.