If you've played Xbox for a long time, it will be hard to get used to at first. to PS4 DualShock 4 controller... The same works in the opposite direction.

In this article, we will explain all about DualShock 4 and also about alternative controllers for PS4.

How to connect a DualShock 4 controller to PS4

At the first start, the system will ask you to familiarize it with the gamepad. This is done very quickly:

1. Connect the cable Micro USB to the joystick;
2. Insert the other side of the cord into the attachment;
3. Press any button on the DualShock 4;
4. Done, the cable can be disconnected.

Let's talk about the cable separately. If you are his lose or damage, there will be nothing to charge the controller battery with. When the system asks re-register gamepad, but this happens after updates, then you cannot do this.

A lost cable can be replaced by buying a new one, most often not original. How lucky here: the joystick can be charged, but will not be recognized by the system, or vice versa. Sometimes he can do not interact with the prefix at all.

If everything works fine, but there is one more nuance. Poor cables can damage the battery.

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We figured out how to connect a new gamepad to the PS4, move on to the next topic.

How to connect a second joystick to PS4

If you like to play with your friends, then one joystick will obviously not be enough... A friend can bring their own gamepad, even if it's not from a PS4 (see below), or a regular DualShock 4.

50% of new users there is a problem with connecting an additional controller. The prefix does not give any hints on how to do this, so people search for answers on the Internet.

You need to connect the DualShock 4 to the PS4 account created on the console. This means that to play together, you need to have 2 accounts. If you don't want to create new profile, simply open the guest.

All trophies and achievements received in the guest account, will be erased and not saved anywhere.

First, the first gamepad is connected, then the second player presses the button PS and logs into another account, etc. Maximum amount players - 4.

Which gamepads are suitable for PS4

Some people think PS4 needs to be bought only original controller, but it is not so. You can connect your Xbox controller to your PS4, and you can also use the DualShock 3 on your PS4.

With the help of a special device, you can connect any popular controller, regardless of its version and manufacturer.

There are several adapters for old joysticks from PS3 and Xbox 360. The most popular is called Titan One. It looks like a USB stick and is inserted into the corresponding connector on the set-top box.

By connecting this unit to your PC, you can customize any USB joystick.

The joystick is directly connected to the adapter, which transmits information about the pressed buttons to the system.

At the same time, there is one complication. Old joysticks often not playable on PS4 at all... This is due to the fact that part gameplay builds on the capabilities of the DualShock 4 that are not available on other controllers: accelerometer, touchpad, etc. It's easier to buy a new PlayStation 4 controller than to spend money on an expensive and not very efficient adapter.

List of platforms which joysticks can be used with PS4: PS3, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PC.

The adapter recodes the signal that comes from the Xbox One joystick and adapts it to the PS4. Can be customized wireless connection.

The only thing that is not encouraging is the prices for adapters. One connector may cost up to 5-6 thousand rubles... It will be more expensive to connect a PS3 controller to your PS4 than buying an original DualShock 4.

Custom joysticks for PS4

Not so long ago there was information about 2 professional gamepads developed in cooperation with Sony - Razer Raiju and Nacon Revolution.

Both controllers are a bit like the Xbox joystick, but only externally. They are calculated for experienced players and professional gamers... You can customize individual macros, adjust the depth of the trigger, and more. Unlike other joysticks, these are officially licensed from Sony, so there's no point in worrying about compatibility.

How to connect a PS4 gamepad to a computer

If you own a PlayStation 4, there is no point in buying a separate joystick for your computer.

The first thing to do is download the InputMapper program and do the following:

1. Connect a fully charged controller to a PC;
2. Open the program and turn on the gamepad with the button PS;
3. Wait until the end of automatic synchronization.

If there is a Bluetooth adapter, then using the same program, you can set up a wireless connection. Hold the buttons PS and Share, and the joystick is displayed in the list of available devices on the computer.

If DualShock 4 does not work on PC, check for installed components:

• Microsoft .NET 4.0
• Visual C 2010/2012;
• DirectX;
• Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller Driver.

Also, for correct configuration, you will need administrator rights.

Important: The article below explains how to connect your Dualshock 4 controller to your Mac and what games are compatible with it. If you are looking for instructions on how to play remotely in Playstation 4 on Mac (MacBook) - you.

Crazy demand for Playstation 4 in Russia led to a sharp rise in the cost of the console for all major retailers in the country. There was no choice: Xbox one they don't sell with us yet, but Wii U in most cases it is not quoted at all. No one was even embarrassed by the fact that there was nothing to play on PS4, except for a couple of projects.

If you have already passed Killzone: Shadow Fall and tried Knack, your set-top box is most likely collecting dust next to the TV. And in vain. Her gamepad Dualshock 4, capable of much. By following our instructions, you can connect it even to Mac- with or without a wire - and control emulators of old consoles and your favorite toys without restrictions: from Deus Ex: Human Revolution and Tomb raider before Super Mario Bros. and Sonic 3.

Dualshock 4 advantages over Xbox 360 controller

Fact: Developers computer games focus on the controller for Xbox 360... Until recently, it was an indisputable standard. There are wired and wireless models for Windows computers on sale, the cost of which ranges from 1800 before 2800 rubles depending on the store, year of manufacture, model, color, and so on. By choosing such a gamepad instead of Dualshock 4, your savings will be no more than 500 rubles. That being said, you won't be able to use it with Mac without installing additional programs, and the wireless version will require the use of a proprietary wired signal transmitter. It is ugly and not portable at all due to the long cable and the oval external unit.

On this background, Dualshock 4 looks better: he can connect to Mac and Windows directly via bluetooth, not to mention the usual Micro-USB cable. No transmitters needed. With the help of two simple programs, any Windows user can make the system recognize a Sony gamepad as the same gamepad from Microsoft. Thus, in all games absolutely all buttons will work - without any additional settings... Even the touchpad and both vibration motors will work! Most importantly, Mac owners are also lucky: the controller works in OpenEmu – the best emulator old consoles - as well as two dozen ported games from Windows, including Deus Ex: Human Revolution and Tomb raider... But the advantages of the Dualshock 4 are not in compatibility, but in quality.

According to the conclusion of most gaming publications, the new Sony gamepad is the best gamepad in the world against which previous version, Dualshock 3 for Playstation 3 looks like a plastic craft. Even the gamepad was left aside from Xbox one and Xbox 360... From personal impressions, laudatory odes to the new "dualshok" are justified one hundred percent: it lies in the hands like a glove, it feels like premium product and looks like a solid gadget. Say what you like, but this is the "next-gene" in the periphery. And therefore, I see no reason to purchase an analog from Microsoft, the ergonomics of which are ten years behind.

Price, where to buy and what to buy

You don't need to have a console itself to use its controller. With a high degree of probability, there is a packed gamepad in the nearest electronics hypermarket. Dualshock 4- exactly the same as that supplied with Playstation 4... Its suggested retail price is 2690 rubles.

In addition, you only need a Micro-USB cable, which is not included with the controller. But, most likely, you already have one, left over from some mobile phone or accessory.

Connecting Dualshock 4 to Mac

Regardless of the method, the gamepad will work flawlessly. The delay in entering commands via wireless, Bluetooth, is invisible even in intense, modern games.

How to connect Dualshock 4 to Mac via Bluetooth

Open search Spotlight(magnifying glass in the right upper corner screen) and enter: Bluetooth... Find and select from the results System settings- bluetooth.

Pick up a Dualshock 4, press the keys at the same time Playstation and Share... Keep holding them until the indicator light starts blinking regularly. Immediately after that, a new device with an arbitrary name should appear in the Bluetooth menu on the Mac. Select it and click "To plug".

If everything went well, the Dualshock 4 indicator light will stop blinking and turn solid blue. This completes the initial connection process. Now every time you press the button Playstation, the controller will automatically connect to the Mac.

An important detail. Dualshock 4 discharges in 7-8 hours wireless operation so keep it plugged into any USB charger or computer USB port on a regular basis. Average charging time is 2-3 hours.

How to connect Dualshock 4 to Mac via USB cable

Insert the Micro-USB cable into the controller, then into the computer. Everything. The yellow indicator will light up - a sign of the built-in battery charging. While it is working, the controller continues to charge. Naturally, you can continue to use it.

What to play on Mac with Dualshock 4?

Is the controller connected? It's time to play. If you love retro, you are very lucky. Dualshock 4 support built in - the free, most affordable and straightforward set of emulators game consoles of the past.

Officially supported platforms - and game images for them - include:

• Game boy
• Game boy advance
• Game gear
• NeoGeo Pocket
• Nintendo (NES) / "Dendy"
• Nintendo ds
• Sega Master System
• Sega Mega Drive (Genesis)
• Sega Mega Drive 32X
• Super Nintendo (SNES)
• TurboGrafx-16
• Virtual boy

Download OpenEmu it is possible from the official website, without any additional payments and additional purchased functions.

To customize the operation of Dualshock 4 and, if desired, change the key layout for each of the above "set-top boxes", open the tab "Controls" in the emulator settings, select the platform in the dropdown menu and then change the mode Input in the lower right corner with Keyboard on Dualshock 4... All key settings will be substituted automatically. Just load the game image into the emulator - and off you go.

Playing games from the nineties on a cutting edge controller from 2013 is an extraordinary experience. In retro fun, the superiority of the new Dualshock 4 crosspiece over its counterparts and its own predecessor is very noticeable. Hard, strictly calculated jumps in Mario and inertia control in Sonic succeed on the new gamepad just as well as on historically correct analogs of the past. There is nothing to say about fantastic ergonomics when in the first half hour you almost forget that you are holding something in your hands.

Modern fun, too, did not go overboard. Company Feral, one of the largest publishers of hit Mac games, announced the addition of full support gamepad Dualshock 4 in all your projects. Among them:

BioShock
Borderlands: Game Of The Year
Batman: arkham asylum
BioShock 2
XCOM: Enemy Unknown - Elite Edition
LEGO Harry Potter Years 1-4
Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Ultimate Edition
Tomb Raider: Underworld
The Lord of the Rings: War in the North
Batman arkham city goty
Colin McRae: DiRT 2
Mini ninjas
Mafia II Director's Cut
Lego batman
GRID ™
LEGO Indiana Jones 2
Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing
F1 2012 ™
SEGA Superstars Tennis
F1 2013
Tomb raider

All of the above is sold straight to the Mac. App Store, so if you bought anything there for your Mac, then you are in the subject. To enable Dualshock 4 support in these toys, you will need to move the PS4Dualshock.plist file to the game directory. The exception is arcade Rayman origins, where support for this controller is available initially.

Turning on the Dualshock 4 in Feral Games

Open the folder "Programs" on Mac (Shift + cmd + A). Find the game on the list installed applications, right-click and select Show package contents.

We go through the folders sequentially Contents – Resources – InputDevices... Transfer the downloaded file PS4Dualshock.plist to the folder InputDevices.

Now the controller will be automatically detected when starting the game and does not require any additional key settings - everything is done for you.

Impressions

While retro toys can be savored through the keyboard, any modern shooter or strategy game will require a mouse. And an ordinary mouse is the most the last thing in the bag of the owner of the MacBook. And even if it is, how to be on the road? Or on the couch? Or beds?

The Dualshock 4 is not portable, but it can work without any surfaces, tables, and so on. Just put your laptop on your lap, grab a gamepad and play. Or even better: plug your Mac into a TV or large monitor and then sit down on the couch. Comfortable.

The advantages of the new Sony controller become apparent precisely in new toys. In the last two weeks, I have basically passed Deus Ex: Human Revolution from scratch to the very end, using a Sony gamepad. The best impressions. In the first 5 minutes you get used to the layout and generally forget that you used a mouse before. Pressing the buttons is clear, the analog sticks are very precise and sensitive to movement, the “triggers” are easily accessible and can be pressed without extra effort... And the gamepad itself does not "crunch" in stressful situations, does not "play" and does not betray with pressing buttons. They say that the rubberized surface on the heads of the two joysticks will wear off over time, but I didn't notice that.

Dualshock 4 Wired & Bluetooth Connecting Guide on Windows systems 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10.

The Dualshock 4 from PS4 is perfect for playing on PC. It is pleasant to the touch, feels great in the hand, and has the recoil that occurs when it matters most - using custom joysticks, when danger approaches, and as a warning. And since it, thanks to the ability to connect via Bluetooth, does not have to be connected to system unit just like the Xbox 360 controllers, and thanks to its full compatibility with Steam products, it's nowhere more convenient to play with this controller on your PC.

Here The best way set up a PS4 joystick to work on a PC using an extension called DS4Windows.

• Dualshock 4 and micro-USB cable
• Optional: Dualshock 4 Bluetooth Wireless USB Adapter

Software:

• DS4Windows
• Microsoft. NET version 4.5
• Driver for connecting an Xbox 360 controller (Windows 7 only)

Step 1... Download the above utilities starting with Microsoft .NET. If you have Windows 7, then install the driver to connect your Xbox 360 controller. Windows 8 and 10 already have it preinstalled.

Step 2(very important): connect your Dualshock 4 to your computer with a micro-USB cable (in case of incompatibility, try using USB port 3.0. Dualshock 4 is really weird) you can now install DS4Windows for everything else.

Memo on Bluetooth installation: If you want to use the controller wirelessly, just plug your Bluetooth adapter into your computer and communicate with the controller. Simply hold down the Share buttons and the center round button at the same time until the light on the controller comes on, and then hold down the adapter until it also lights up. Once both lights are on, the joystick will communicate with the computer after a few seconds.

Step 3: If you only want to play Steam games on the Dualshock 4, congratulations, you're done! In 2016, Steam began to fully support this controller, so once everything is connected, you can start.

But just make sure that when you log into Steam or open the game from there, the controller is already connected, otherwise the system will not recognize it. If you have problems logging in, closing and opening the program should help. Next, we will look at how to use the controller and software DS4Windows for non-Steam games.

Step 4: download the latest DS4Windows .zip archive (at the time of writing it was version v1.4.109), save it in a new folder and unpack it using WinRAR, 7-Zip or another archiver you like. There will be two applications - DS4Updater and DS4Windows. Since you have the most fresh version The Updater can be skipped for now.

Step 5: open DS4Windows and there you will see the Controllers tab. All the controllers that you connected are reflected there. As soon as you connect (or pair via Bluetooth) your joystick, it will be listed there. If it is not there, close the program, reconnect, open the program again. Don't worry about the controller being assigned an ID number, you won't need it.

Step 6: Open the Settings tab in DS4Windows to configure a few things. Make sure there is a check mark next to Hide DS4 Controller box. This will prevent DS4Windows from conflicting with any basic settings controller. For the same reason, make sure Use Xinput Ports is set to one.

Once the program is installed, the DS4Windows icon will appear on your desktop. In the settings tab, you can choose whether to start it again every time or to have it work in background... Also DS4Windows can be updated in the same tab by clicking on Check for Update bottom left. In addition, here you can track whether all the controller drivers are installed. In which case, the drivers can also be installed right here.

DS4Windows recognizes your Dualshock 4 as if it were an Xbox 360 controller. By default, there is a standard preset keys. So right after installing Dualshock 4, the program should behave like an Xbox 360 controller, that is, it should work with any game that Xinput supports - that is, with any. And this also does not mean that not every game will offer you the standard Square / Cross / Triangle / Circle layout. Some of them will have a choice. Look in the settings.

This does not mean that you need to reprogram something, but if you want to change some buttons or add sensitivity to the controller, it is possible. Open the Profiles tab in DS4Windows. I am not advocating creating a completely new profile, but you can do so by clicking New to start. In general, it's much easier to edit the DualShock 4 settings.

This tab may sound daunting, but it really isn't. Let's say you want to swap the meta of the shot buttons. To get started, find L1 / R1 and L2 / R2 in the list of offers in the Controls department, or simply click on them on the virtual controller.

This will open up another confusing but actually simple page... Just press the button you want to act instead, eg L1. Voila, your left shot key will now perform the acceleration function. Repeat this pericyte with the rest of the buttons so you don't miss a thing and at the same time avoid confusion. You can save this preset as a separate profile and switch between them as needed.

If you have followed all the steps to establish wireless connection above, then you must operate the controller wirelessly. Plus, you don't have to pair the controller with your computer every time you want to use it. If you don't disconnect the adapter, it will remember the last connection, so to update it, you just need to press the center Playstation button on the controller.

Official wireless adapter The Sony Dualshock 4 USB does a great job with Bluetooth connectivity. But you have to hunt for it or overpay for shipping, but it is definitely worth it, the functionality is impressive.

When Sony first announced that the DualShock 4 joystick would be Windows compatible, gamers across the Internet welcomed the news. Unfortunately, simply connecting it to a computer and starting to play will not always work. Although the PS4 controller is recognized by Windows, existing games may or may not work automatically with it.

Windows supports the use of the PS4 gamepad for PC, but since Microsoft has its own console, they officially support only their controllers, and dual shockers will have to dance with a tambourine a little.

What do you need to connect?

1. Actually the controller itself.
2. Standard USB cable.

After connecting the gamepad, it will be recognized by the system and you may even be able to use it in some applications and games (for example Steam and some toys).

If you just connect the device to your computer, then a set of some functions of the joystick will not work, such as:

1. touchpad (but works like a button),
2. gyroscope,
3. vibration,
4. built-in microphone and speaker,
5. headset jack.

How do I get my gamepad to work properly?

Here you have only one option - to use special software, namely:

1. drivers;
2. joystick emulator (Xpadder).

It should be understood that when connecting a PS4 joystick for PC, you need only one of two options, which one is up to you. Let's talk about everything in order.

1) Dualshock 4 drivers for computer

In most cases, using a modern operating system such as Windows 10, no drivers are required and the joystick will be recognized automatically.

However, this may not always be so smooth, and for such cases, when the gamepad will not be recognized or will be recognized with errors, there are at least two drivers:

Moreover, the second grew out of the first, when it was still at the testing stage. You can download the drivers using the links above, or by visiting the official support threads: one, two.

In addition to the drivers themselves, you need to check if the following components are installed on your system and, if necessary, install (or update) them:

1. Latest version of DirectX;
2. The last official version Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller Driver;
3. Administrator rights.

Before installing all components, close all applications and games that might be using the controller. Also, if you installed the driver for Dualshock 3 before, you should uninstall it. If you want to use the gamepad via Bluetooth, you need to install the appropriate drivers for it as well.

How to install DS4Tool:

1. In the archive, the Virtual Bus Driver folder, in it the ScpDriver.exe file - install (this is the driver itself).
2. After installing the driver, run the ScpServer.exe file (located in the root of the archive).

Once the installation is complete, connect the DualShock 4 to your computer via USB or Bluetooth. Keep in mind USB is a much more reliable choice as some Bluetooth chipsets are not supported by this software. The controller is recognized by the application (ScpServer), and in most cases functions identically to the Xbox 360 device. However, some games have compatibility issues, so you may need to check the Hide DS4 Controller checkbox.

By clicking on the "Settings" button, you can open a window with several sliders. Here you can change the color and intensity of the DS4 lightbar, switch it to the battery indicator, adjust vibration and enable the touchpad to control the mouse pointer.

You can watch this video to make it clearer:

During the creation of the video, earlier versions of the drivers were available, so there is such a discrepancy in size - the author talks about ~ 700kb, when the current version is already more than one megabyte. Please be aware that work on the application is ongoing. Currently, you need to manually launch the program every time you want to launch the game. This will probably be fixed in future updates.

2) Using the joystick using the Xpadder program

First, let's figure out what kind of software it is. Xpadder is a joystick emulator program for your computer. Currently supports several hundred controllers from different manufacturers, which makes it absolutely universal in terms of use. And of course, for our dual-shock from PS4 it will do.

This method has two undeniable advantages:

1. no drivers needed;
2. you can customize each joystick button for yourself.

But there are also disadvantages:

1. it will take a long time to understand the essence of the application and configure everything as it should;
2. the program is officially paid (but you can very easily find a free version).

Configuring Xpadder for Dualshock 4

The video below shows the setting for the Xbox joystick, but since the program is universal, the steps described are also suitable for your DS4.

DS4Windows is an application that allows you to fully reveal the functionality wireless gamepad DualShock 4 when connected to a computer. If you are one of those people who use a Playstation 4 controller to play PC games, then this program you just need it. It will be especially useful for those who are "sitting" on Windows 7 or earlier versions. operating system from Microsoft.

Possibilities

DS4Windows is a portable tool that allows you to simultaneously work with several controllers connected via a microUSB cable or Bluetooth adapter... Like many other solutions of this kind, this program is a kind of emulator that "disguises" the DualShock 4 as a standard Xbox 360 controller (supported by default in most Windows games). Have this method there is one major drawback. It consists in the fact that in games you will still see standard icons from the Xbox. For example, instead of the usual (for a Sony console) circle, square and triangle, you will be prompted to press the letters A, B, X, and so on.

But, even in spite of such an unpleasant moment, using DS4Windows is still very convenient. The application allows you to change the assignment of keys on the controller, control the sensitivity of the sticks, adjust the parameters of the backlight, built-in microphone, audio output, and so on. If necessary, all selected settings can be saved in separate profiles. To switch between the created profiles right during the game, just swipe two fingers on touch pad left and right.

Setup Instructions

To start using DS4Windows, just run the executable file from the downloaded archive. Next, in the pop-up window, click on the button responsible for installing the driver for connecting the DualShock 4 controller. If you are using Windows version below the "eight", then you will need to additionally install the software for the Xbox controller (the key for this is located slightly below). After the installation of the driver is complete, it is recommended to reboot the system. Also note that DS4Windows requires .NET Framework 4.5 or higher.

Key features

• using DualShock 4 for PC games;
• customization of keys, sticks, backlight, touch panel and microphone;
• support for settings profiles;
• user-friendly interface fully translated into Russian;
• work in portable mode, without the need for installation on a computer;
• simple initial setup.