DS4Windows: Connect a PS4 Controller to PC! (2024)

How to connect a PS4 controller to a PC using DS4Windows updated for 2024.
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0:00 | Download 3 Files
1:15 | Installation
2:50 | Using DS4Windows

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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.

DualShock 4
The DualShock 4 (CUH-ZCT1 or CUH-ZCT2) is the PlayStation 4's controller. It has several new features from DualShock 3. One new feature is a built-in two-point capacitive touch pad on the front of the controller, which can be clicked.[31] This allows the touch pad to represent multiple buttons, as demonstrated in the PS4 version of Elite Dangerous in which the four corners of the touch pad can be mapped to a separate clickable actions.[32] The controller supports motion detection via a three-axis gyroscope and three-axis accelerometer and vibration.[31] It includes a non-removable,[33] rechargeable 3.7 V, 1000 mAh lithium-ion battery, which can be charged while the system is in rest mode. It weighs 210 g (7.4 oz) and has dimensions of 162 mm × 52 mm × 98 mm (6.4 in × 2.0 in × 3.9 in).[33]

The front of the controller features a light bar containing three LEDs that, when lit in conjunction, cause the light bar to glow a variety of colors. Developed for PlayStation VR,[34] it can be used to identify players by matching the colors of the characters they control in a game, or to provide enhanced feedback or immersion by changing patterns or colors in reaction to gameplay.[35][36] An early example of this is displayed in the game Grand Theft Auto V; the light bar will flash red and blue when the player is wanted by the police, simulating the flashing lights of a police car. The light bar is also used in conjunction with the PlayStation Camera to judge the positions and movements of multiple players.[35]

The controller features several input and output connectors: a stereo headset jack (3.5 mm CTIA TRRS connector), a micro-USB port, and an extension port.[31] It can be charged using the console, using a dedicated charging station, or via microUSB using a standalone charger.[31]

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[drescher]

Thank you, man! Very quick and easy understandable instructions. Works perfectly now.
I was wondering why my laptop recognised my PS4 controller, but it didn't work properly in-game and the button configuration wasn't correct. Now I know.

[GutCars]

Thank you for your help! I already had DS4Windows installed I used with DualSense, but it did not connect to DS4, thanks to you I turned on the DS4 support and everything works great :) Very simple and helpful guide

[thetokerjokersmusic]

Thank you very much. That took me way too long to figure out 😂

[abdullahrashid]

thank you man
btw, you look kinda like ben stokes

[Raay.]

2:52 after I close the first window the second window doesn’t pop up
Do you know what could be the problem?

[MgO]

YO! actually works, appreciate it heavy 🙏

[RITIKSRIVASTAVA-snjz]

can we play pirated games through this formula with ps4 controller

[animemugenarena]

The issue I have now is my pc detect 2 controllers, the PS4 and the Xbox Virtual one

[emma-gpti]

I follow exactly the same step as you but windows app didn't pops up after i pick where i save it and
it name ds4windows
Not ds4windows.exe as the video (but still app)
Windows11

Please someone help me i really need to use the app

[akbarmirza]

Am still struggling to connect my ps4 controller managed to download everything but controller wont come up on the ds4 windows app

[امیرقاسمی-فب]

Hello, when I do the last step where I click the handle twice and then continue, the control part does not come to me, what is the problem?

[AliGhosh-cbdv]

Hey bro wen i conect the ps4 controller with a cable it doesn't apear in ds4 windows help me plz

[afiffadhlullah]

My controller cant conect to windows 11 student, and notif "1 controler lost or removed, charge batrey" but my controler is health. Can any tutorial for fix it?

[rakmoop]

I have a third party controller and its not connecting via wire. And its telling its disconnected and reconnect it
Its connecting through wire mode what to do

[ZoominShots]

Hi sir
I'm using PS4 CONTROLLER on my PC connecting it through Bluetooth and it connects successfully but I have a problem when I turn the pc off and turn it on again I had to disconnect the controller and connect it from the beginning it's doesn't connect directly (auto connect) so you think you can help me with this ❤

[icvfwex]

Hi, I'm using a translation app, so I'm sorry if the sentence is strange

I set up the Pro controller of Switch according to the method in this video
The mouse cursor keeps moving to the upper left without permission

Do you know what to do?

[zeiadmedhat]

I did everything in the video, but when i run any game it doesn't recognise i use controller so what is the problem?

[eshanlakshitha]

how to connect nfs payback please help me please😢

[nfoxbat]

How to on vibration for the controller using ds window?