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In Windows the DualSense uses the generic DirectInput driver, which some games support out of the box. You won't have to use Steam to make the DualSense work in all games.

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PC game support What games use the DualSense controller's features on PC? DS4Windows will let you use the DualSense in any PC game with Xbox controller support.

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To use it, connect your controller to PC via USB or Bluetooth as explained above with DS4Windows open, and you should then be able to customize your keybinds, change the LED and monitor the controller's battery level. If you prefer to configure the DualSense for non-Steam games without adding those games to your Steam library, community tool DS4Windows (opens in new tab) has been updated with DualSense support. (opens in new tab) DS4Windows is another option In most cases, this should allow you to add a game and use a controller with Steam acting as the intermediary.

Steam has an 'Add to library' feature for Windows executables that allows you to add other programs to your Steam library, and then make use of the Steam overlay.Īs you can see in the image above, click the 'Games' menu in Steam, then choose the 'Add a Non-Steam game to my library.' option to pull up a list of programs on your PC. The easy way to do it: Bring Steam back into the picture. If you want to use the DualSense in a game that you own on, say, the Epic Games Store, there's a solution that should work for just about anything, even emulators. Non-Steam games How do I use the DualSense controller with non-Steam games? If you just want your DualSense to work like any ol' gamepad, though, you can leave this screen alone, no tweaking required. For example, if you only wanted to use gyro controls while in a plane in GTA, you could create an Action Set for that and trigger it by pressing a specific key anytime you hop in a plane. You can also configure Action Sets and Action Layers (opens in new tab) to enable totally different button bindings and then switch to them on the fly in-game. If you need a Bluetooth adapter, you can get a 5.0 model for less than $20 (opens in new tab).įrom this screen you can swap button bindings, change how the touchpad works (it can do separate left- and right-clicks) and also configure the gyroscope, if you want to use gyro aiming. Within a few seconds, 'Wireless controller' should pop up in your Bluetooth devices list to connect to. On the DualSense, hold down the PlayStation logo button and the Share button (the small one to the left of the touchpad) until the LEDs around the touchpad begin flashing rapidly.

To get connected, open the Bluetooth & other devices menu in Windows by pressing the Windows key and typing 'Bluetooth.' Then click 'Add Bluetooth or other device' and the first item on the next menu that says 'Bluetooth.' Your PC will start searching for available devices. To use the DualSense via Bluetooth, you'll need a USB Bluetooth adapter (or a motherboard with Bluetooth built-in). If you need to buy a cable, here's a two-pack from Anker for $11 (opens in new tab). Bummer! Get your hands on a cable, plug it in, and you're on your way. While the PlayStation 5 console comes with one packed in, the DualSense sold by itself doesn't. To connect the controller to your PC via USB, you're going to need a USB Type-C to USB-A cable for your PC (or a USB Type-C to Type-C cable if you happen to have a convenient port available). Connecting: Wired or Bluetooth How do I use DualSense controller on PC?