Playing video games on a PC with Xbox controllers is enormous fun. But when you can’t connect your DualShock4 or PS5 controller to Windows, it turns out to be a real bummer. You may see the unpleasant No Controllers Connected (Max 4) or DS4 not detecting controller error message on you...
Scan for hardware changes prompts Windows to re-evaluate all connected hardware devices. This re-evaluation forces the operating system to detect any previously unrecognized connected hardware, such as your DS4 controller, potentially resolving any connection issues that came from drivers that were not ...
Connected controllers should appear on Windows Game controllers list, also called joy.cpl. To open it: Press Win+R in your keyboard, type joy.cpl then select Ok. Alternatively, you can… Use the search function on Windows’ taskbar to find and open Game Controllers...
The DS4Windows app is a program that lets you use console controllers on your Windows PC. It’s mostly used by gamers who like to play with a controller rather than a mouse and keyboard since many games don’t provide native compatibility for non-Microsoft controllers. DS4Windows lets you u...
Everything was working fine last year until recently when I dusted off my controllers and did an update. I receive the message "Controller was removed or disconnected" right before DS4Windows crashes, the controller changes from "connected" to "paired" in Windows Bluetooth settings -- and this...
Close the DS4Updater window and relaunch DS4 Windows. Under the “Controllers” tab, make sure the device is detected and visible. Make Sure DualShock 4 Controller Is Enabled In Device Manager Some Windows updates are known to disable controller devices for reasons that remain a mystery. When th...
In DS4Windows case, the user needs to set HidHide to: Hide the real controllers from the system once when connected via USB and once when via Bluetooth Allow DS4Windows to see all hidden devices, otherwise it would think there are no supported gamepads connected HidHide Result HidHide Config...
Controller battery status: Monitor the battery level of your connected DualShock 4 controllers. Customizable controller mapping: Remap buttons and configure controller settings to suit your preferences. DS4Windows tray application: Access controller settings and options from the system tray for quick adjustm...
On Bluetooth?? No, it worked only with USB Cable It doesn't work when using DS4Windows' Virtual DS4 regardless if it's connected via cable or BT. If you are using DS4W + Virtual DS4 in the profile settings and rumble is working via cable then that means you are NOT actually using ...
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