Back when Sony first announced that the DualShock 4 would work with Windows, PC gamers across the internet cheered in unison. Unfortunately, it’s not exactly the plug-and-play solution we had hoped for. While it’s true that the PS4’s controller is recognized by Windows (and OS X) right out of the box, existing games don’t automatically work with the gamepad. Thankfully, there is an application available that maps the DualShock 4’s controls directly to Microsoft’s XInput API — effectively tricking games into thinking you’re using an Xbox 360 controller.

To get started, head on over to the InputMapper website, and download the latest version. From here, simply run the installer, and agree to the terms and conditions. Once everything is finished, connect your DualShock 4 to your PC over USB or Bluetooth. Keep in mind, the USB method is much more reliable. The wireless connection method is infamously flakey on PC, and it seems to depend heavily on your chipset and drivers. If you’re having issues, default to the USB connection, and close out all other applications.

Whether you’re upgrading from PS3 or want to gift it to someone, find your PlayStation 4 at Target. It uses a 16-core, 64-bit AMD Jaguar CPU and 8GB of GDDR5 RAM, and its GPU is an AMD Radeon-based engine. Like PS3 it uses a Blu-ray drive. The controller, DualShock 4, is a major upgrade from its predecessor. Describo como pueden usar el ds4 sin cable usb, por medio del remote play a pc.

Next, launch the InputMapper app. At this point, the DualShock 4 should be recognized in the application, and it should function identically to an Xbox 360 controller in most cases. However, some oddball games have some compatibility issues. You might need to go into the settings, and toggle the checkbox labeled “Use Exclusive Mode.” Otherwise, the standard controller functions are completely operational.

If you’d like to customize your experience a bit, you can go into the Profiles pane, and you’ll be brought to a window filled with buttons and sliders. Here, you’ll be able to change the color of the light bar, remap your buttons, tweak the rumble settings, and even set-up custom macros.

Keep in mind, this is still a work in progress. As it stands, you still need to launch the program every time you want to play a game. It’s a bit of a hassle, but that’s a relatively minor issue, since you can set it to launch minimized whenever Windows boots up. It’s also worth noting that this app is designed to mimic the Xbox 360 controller, so the button graphics in-game will show as A and B instead of X and O. If you’re looking for seamless integration, you need to either use a PS4, or wait for more PC games to ship with native DS4 support.

If you already use an Xbox 360 controller on your PC, there’s no reason to switch unless you have a strong personal preference for the feel of the DualShock 4. Getting everything up and running takes a little bit of effort, and it’s still more prone to issues than the Xbox One or 360 controllers. Most PC gamers shouldn’t bother taking the plunge, but this is a viable solution for anyone dead set on playing PC games with Sony‘s new controller.

• You can use the PlayStation 4 DualShock controller on a PS5 — but only when playing PS4 games.
• However, you can use the PS4 controller with any PS5 game while doing remote play on your phone or tablet.
• You can connect your PS4 DualShock controller to a PS5 using a cable or Bluetooth connection.
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When the Sony PlayStation 5 debuted in November, it came with a ton of new and significant upgrades. Among them were 4K resolution, storage space, faster load times, and the DualSense controller. The DualSense is a departure from the Sony's usual controller brand, the DualShock.

You can still use a PS4 DualShock on your PS5, but only to play backwards compatible PS4 games. You can't use it to play PS5 games directly on the console.

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However, you can use a DualShock controller to remotely play PS5 games on your phone, tablet, PC, or Mac through the Remote Play app.

For those who find the DualShock 4 more accessible - or those who simply don't want to buy new controllers -here's how to use your PS4 controller with the PS5 console and games.

How to connect a PS4 controller to a PS5 with a cable

1. Plug the micro USB cable for the PS4 DualShock controller into any available PS5 USB ports.

2. Turn your Ps5 on, and then press the PS button to turn on the DualShock 4.

3. When prompted, select which user is using the controller from a list of profiles.

How to connect a PS4 controller to a PS5 without a cable

1. Open the Settings menu on the PS home screen by clicking on the gear icon in the top-right corner.

2. Under Settings, scroll down until you see 'Accessories,' and click it.

3. In the Accessories menu, ensure that both Bluetooth and Accessories are turned ON.

4. Now, click on 'Bluetooth Accessories.'

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5. On the Bluetooth Accessories page, you'll see all connected devices that are registered to the console. Using the unconnected PS4 controller, hold down the share button and the PS4 logo button in the controller's center simultaneously until there's a flashing light. This means the DualShock is in pairing mode.

6. Once in pairing mode, the PS4 controller will appear under 'Accessories found' on the Bluetooth Accessories page. Using the controller that's already connected, scroll down to where you see 'Dualshock 4' and select it.

7. A prompt will appear asking, 'Do you want to register this Bluetooth accessory.' Choose 'Yes,' and wait for a colored light will show on the PS4 controller indicating pairing was successful.

How to use a PS4 controller to play PS5 games remotely on your phone, tablet, or computer

1. On your PS5, go to the Settings menu by clicking the gear icon.

2. Under the list of options, choose System.

3. Now click Remote Play.

4. Click the toggle next to Enable Remote Play to turn it on.

5. Put your PS5 in rest mode by going back to the main Settings menu and selecting System.

6. After choosing the Power Saving option, click Features Available in Rest Mode.

7. Enable the following two capabilities: Stay Connected to the Internet and Enable Turning on PS5 from Network.

8. Download the PlayStation Remote Play app for Mac, Windows, iOS, or Android if you don't have it already.

9. Launch the app on whatever device you are using and select the PS Remote Play option.

10. Choose Sign in to PSN and log in using the same credentials as you used on your PS5.

11. In the list of available devices, select your PS5.

12. On a computer, you can connect your Dualshock 4 controllers. On a phone or tablet, follow the prompts to connect the controller using your device's Bluetooth settings.

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