Controller:DualShock 4
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XInput support | |
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Predecessor | |
DualShock 3, PlayStation Move | |
Key points
- The support for supplementary features like the internal speaker, headphone jack, gyroscope, or lightbar varies between models, type of connection, and games/software.
- Uses standard Bluetooth (v2.1 + EDR) for wireless communication and micro-USB for wired.
- Supported natively by a growing list of games (see support in games) while also featuring native DirectInput support.
- Capable of making full use of Steam Input due to many overlapping features with the Steam Controller.[1]
- Lacks native XInput support, requiring the use of a XInput wrapper (see Windows) for games that do not support DirectInput or the controller natively.
General information
Using wirelessly
Wireless Adaptor
- Official peripheral; required if using PS4 Remote Play or PlayStation Now wireless.
- Games with native controller support may not work with the adapter even if they work with a wired connection.
- Installs itself as an audio device and allows the use of the 3.5mm jack on the controller for audio passthrough.
- Recognized as a DirectInput controller while plugged in, regardless of whether an actual DualShock 4 controller is pair with the adapter or not. This can cause issues with games incorrectly assuming a controller is connected.
Pair the controller[2] |
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Bluetooth
- Games with native controller support might not support Bluetooth connected controllers; requiring a wireless adaptor, wired connection, or a XInput wrapper instead.[3]
- Official Sony PlayStation services such as PS4 Remote Play and PlayStation Now do not support Bluetooth connected controllers.
Pair the controller[4] |
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Steam
- Capable of making full use of Steam Input due to many overlapping features with the Steam Controller.[1]
- Double inputs, games with native support might see the controller as an Xbox controller.
Support in games
- Games with generic DirectInput support are supported by the controller, however button placements may be out of place and need to be rebound. Refer to game-specific articles for rebinding support.
- Supported natively by a growing list of games, allowing the use of the controller and some/all of it supplementary features without any additional software installed.
Games with DualShock 4 support without button prompts
- Following entries work with DualShock 4 directly with correct button placement, but do not offer DualShock button prompts, instead usually 360 prompts are given. In some cases, all XInput controllers have to be disabled or unplugged for DualShock 4 to work.
- Airscape - The Fall of Gravity[5]
- Akiba's Trip: Undead & Undressed
- Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag
- Assassin's Creed Rogue
- Castle Crashers[6]
- Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc
- Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair
- Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
- Dragon Ball Fighter Z
- Fallout 4
- Freedom Planet
- Gang Beasts
- Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions Evolved
- Hitman GO: Definitive Edition
- Layers of Fear
- Legend of Kay Anniversary
- Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain (DS4 trackpad can also be used perfectly just like PS4 counterparts)
- Rise of the Tomb Raider
- Shantae: Risky's Revenge - Director's Cut
- Trackmania Turbo
- The Next Penelope
- The Witness
- WWE 2K16
- Yooka-Laylee
- Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma
Games with DualShock button prompts
- Please note that this is only a list for games that offer DualShock button prompts; some may require modding or using XInput wrapper. Some games on the list only offer DualShock prompts on certain systems. Refer to game-specific articles for details.
- Only the five latest releases are listed here. Click on further results below the table to see the full list.
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Games with DualShock 4 light bar support
- Please note that for some titles, light bar support may be only available on certain systems. Refer to game-specific articles for details.
- Only the five latest releases are listed here. Click on further results below the table to see the full list.
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Windows
XInput wrapping
- Acting as native DirectInput controller, it's possible to use any of the generic wrappers. See the controller article for those.
DS4Windows
- Extensive program with high amount of customization. Can be used as XInput, keyboard and mouse wrapper with macros or just as an extend of the controller to use controllers features like touchpad, gyroscope, haptic feedback and lighbar.
- Alternative DS4Windows fork from Ryochan7 which is frequently updated and fixes many bugs from original version.
- Lightbar support can't be disabled and it will overwrite and can interfere with games own support.
Double input
- This is caused by controller showing up as two, first as native DirectInput controller and second as emulated XInput, Xbox 360 Controller.
Disable emulated XInput controller (profile specific option)[citation needed] |
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Hide DualShock 4 (global option)[citation needed] |
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InputMapper
- Earlier known as DS4Tool and DS4Windows, not to be confused with current DS4Windows.
- Ad supported donationware.
ScpToolkit
- An unofficial continuation of the ScpServer DualShock 3 driver set, it simplifies the installation process and provides expanded functionality over the original drivers. It also includes its own drivers for PlayStation 4 controllers. See the GitHub repository for details.
Linux
- Controller is natively supported since kernel 3.15.
- Lightbar support may require some modification to system file permissions. See FNA engine page or game-specific articles for details.
Issues fixed
Game sees two controllers, game takes two control inputs at once
- This is caused by third party XInput wrappers. The software creates virtual XInput controller and the game regocnizes and uses both actual hardware and created virtual controller as it supports them both.
Disable one of the controllers |
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To use controller like developers intender, do any of the following:
To use controller as XInput device:
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Fast movement without input
- This is most likely caused by game being designed for XInput controllers only, but still taking inputs from DirectInput controllers. What this means is that game is reading Dualshock 4 controllers shoulder axis which are not centered as right stick.
Rebind Controller Buttons |
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Use XInput wrapper |
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- For more information and other controllers, see controller article.
Other information
Worn analog sticks
- Worn analog sticks are a known issue and Sony should've changed rubber material for new controllers.[7] If the controller is still under warranty contact Sony or the retailer for replacement instructions.[8] Worn sticks can also be replaced manually (follow this guide).
Technical information
- Original: Wireless controller, HWID: 054C:05C4
- New variation (released with Slim and Pro): Wireless Controller, HWID: 054C:09CC
- Wireless Adapter: Device name: DUALSHOCK®4 USB Wireless Adaptor , HWID: 054C:0BA0
Controller button | Button label and axis |
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Square | Button 1 |
Cross | Button 2 |
Circle | Button 3 |
Triangle | Button 4 |
L1 | Button 5 |
R1 | Button 6 |
L2 | Button 7, X-rotation |
R2 | Button 8, Y-rotation |
Share | Button 9 |
Options | Button 10 |
Left stick | Button 11, X-axis, Y-axis |
Right stick | Button 12, Z-axis, Z-rotation |
PlayStation button | Button 13 |
Touchpad | Button 14 |
D-pad up | POV up |
D-pad down | POV down |
D-pad left | POV left |
D-pad right | POV right |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 PC Gamer - Valve is adding full DualShock 4 configurability to Steam - last accessed on 2018-02-15
- ↑ Verified by User:Aemony on 2018-04-03
- ↑ Steam Community - [FIXED] DS4/Dualshock 4 issues. :( - last accessed on December 31, 2015
- ↑ Verified by User:Aemony on 2018-04-02
- ↑ Verified by User:Marioysikax on June 28, 2016
- ↑ Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: Castle Crashers - Castle Crashers Steam Update 2.4 - last accessed on December 2, 2015
- "Fixed: PS4 controller now works on Windows and Mac versions of Castle Crashers Steam."
- ↑ PS4 controllers now shipping with new type of rubber on the sticks - PlayStation 4 Message Board for PlayStation 4 - GameFAQs
- ↑ Sony Responds To DualShock 4 Wearing & Tearing