Gamers often think about how to simplify their lives and make the gameplay most comfortable. Often, gaming devices like rudders and interactive pistols are used for this. Gamepads from consoles are very popular, especially if you want to play an adapted game on a computer. How to connect "Dualshock 4" to a PC? The answer to this question will be given below. The task is quite real, there is nothing difficult in its implementation, but you will have to prepare. After all, non-native gaming devices may not function correctly on computers.
Device Sync Methods
How to connect "Dualshock 4" to a PC? There are many ways to do this. It all depends on what kind of gamepad model is available, as well as on the user's personal preferences.
At the moment, the joystick can be synchronized with a computer:
- through a special wire;
- on bluetooth;
- using a bluetooth adapter.
There are no more options. Next, we consider the presented solutions in detail.
Wire Sync
I wonder how to connect "Dualshock 4" to a PC? This can be done using a USB cable with the appropriate connector. This is the simplest, but not too comfortable solution for the gameplay.
To use it, it is recommended:
- Connect the gamepad with a wire to the USB socket on the computer.
- Wait for the automatic installation of drivers in the OS.
- Enjoy the gameplay.
True, this technique is becoming less common. It is not too comfortable. Therefore, it is worth exploring other solutions to the problem.
Bluetooth to the rescue
Focus on wireless sync. As you can see, there are 2 ways to connect. The first is the use of the built-in Bluetooth in the computer.
To achieve the desired result, you will need to proceed as follows:
- Activate the Bluetooth option on the PC.
- Charge the gamepad and turn it on.
- Press on the "Dual Shot 4" simultaneously the PS and Share buttons.
- Release the controls after the lights on the device begin to flash.
- Go to the "Bluetooth" on your PC and search for new devices.
- Select a gamepad from the menu that appears.
- Confirm device synchronization.
That's all. Usually, after the actions taken, the user can successfully use the joystick for games.
Via adapter
But there is another approach to solving the problem. It's about using a special USB adapter from Sony. It is sold specifically for gamepads and computers without the built-in Bluetooth option.
How to connect “Dualshock 4” to a PC in a similar way? The user will need to complete the following steps:
- Purchase a Sony USB adapter for Dualshock. Such a device costs about 1,500 rubles.
- Insert the adapter into the appropriate port on the computer.
- Charge, and then turn on the existing gamepad.
- Use the instructions for connecting the joystick to a computer wirelessly. It is presented above.
The disadvantage of this technique is that a USB adapter costs almost as much as some gamepad models. Therefore, not everyone uses this solution.
Important: before wireless synchronization, be sure to charge the game device. Without it, it will not function.
If the device does not work
It also happens that the PC does not see "Dualshock 4". This is a normal and fairly common occurrence. Often it is associated with several problems: hardware incompatibility and lack of drivers for the joystick.
In the first case, you will either have to change the OS / gamepad, or refuse to use a gaming device. In the second, everything is much simpler: just download the drivers for “Dualshock 4” for your operating system, and then initialize them.
In some cases, the failure of the controller from stable operation on the computer is associated with:
- the presence of viruses in the system;
- incorrect or lost joystick settings;
- lack of charge in "Dualshock 4".
Accordingly, the means to restore the operability of the device will vary depending on the situation. Often, making a console gamepad work is easier than it sounds.
About setting
Now you can move on to the question of how to configure the features of “Dualshock 4” on a PC. For this, specialized programs are used. They are called emulators. Such software is full in the vastness of the Web, but we will focus on a universal utility.
The best program for Dualshock 4 on PC is Xpadder. It is compatible with most controllers, which greatly simplifies the life of gamers. For Russian-speaking users, the application has a corresponding interface language.
To configure Dualshock, you must:
- Install and run Xpadder.
- Connect the gamepad to the computer in any way proposed.
- Click on the joystick icon in Xpadder.
- Select the "New ..." option.
- Indicate the model of your gamepad.
- Alternately press the keys in the program menu, and then the joystick buttons to configure them.
- Save changes.
This is where the action ends. The created parameters can be saved as a separate file on the PC hard disk so that they can be used if necessary.
Games for the joystick on the PC is better to use console. Now they can be easily found on Steam. For example, Resident Evil 2: Remake or Devil May Cry. In any case, non-adapted games will also be compatible with the gamepad, but control problems are not excluded with them.
Conclusion
Now it’s clear how to connect the joystick from the PS4 to a laptop or computer. If you adhere to these tips, you can avoid the problems of synchronizing devices.
If you do not have the Xpadder utility, this is not a problem. As already mentioned, you can use any PS4 joystick emulator to configure the gamepad. For example, DS4Tool or InputMapper. They do not have significant differences.
Now the gameplay on the computer can be made as comfortable as possible. True, some recommend using "native" joysticks from Microsoft for PCs.