In this article, learn how to download and install DS4Windows on PC (Windows 10/8/7).
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.
DS4Windows by Jays2Kings
Main of Features of DS4Windows:
– 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
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Download DS4Windows by Jays2Kings For Windows 10/8/7
You can download DS4Windows from this source.
How To Connect Your PS4 Controller to Windows PC using DS4Windows
In order to connect PS4 controller to Windows 10, you need to do the following:
1. First, download DS4Windows.
2. After you’ve downloaded the .zip file, extract it and double-click on DS4Windows.exe to launch the setup window.
3. When DS4Windows pops up, click on Step 1: Install the DS4 Driver. After the driver installs, click on the Finish button to proceed.
4. Now, minimize the DS4Windows program. Then open Settings app, navigate to Devices > Bluetooth. If you’re having trouble accessing the Settings app, here’s a quick tutorial to help you fix them.
5. On your PC, turn on Bluetooth option.
6. On your PS4 controller, press and hold PS and Share buttons until the controller lights start flashing.
7. In Bluetooth settings Wireless Controller should display. Click it and select Pair.
8. Open DS4Windows application once again. Your PS4 controller should be fully connected now.
You can minimizeDS4Windows and start playing any game on your Windows PC using the PS4 controller.
To disconnect /turn off the PS4 controller from Windows 10, follow these steps:
– Run DS4Windows and click Stop.
– Navigate to Settings > Devices > Bluetooth and turn Bluetooth on and off.
– If you want to reconnect your PS4 controller, just start DS4Windows and press the PS button on your controller.
Also, you can connect your controller using the micro USB cable by following the same steps. If you wish to use the USB cable to connect the PS4 controller, there’s no need to use Bluetooth or to pair your PS4 controller with your PC. Just install DS4Windows driver, run DS4Windows app and then connect your controller using USB cable.
Requirements for DS4Windows:
– Microsoft .NET 4.5 or higher (needed to unzip the driver and for macros to work properly)
– DS4 Driver (Downloaded & Installed with DS4Windows)
– Microsoft 360 Driver (link inside DS4Windows, already installed on Windows 7 SP1 and higher or if you’ve used a 360 controller before)
– Sony DualShock 4 (This should be obvious)
– Micro USB cable
– (Optional)Bluetooth 2.1+, via adapter or built in pc (Recommended) (Toshiba’s bluetooth & Bluetooth adapaters using CSR currently does not work)
Hope something helps you.
