Ps4 Controller Mapper Windows 10
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To use a PS4 controller via USB on a Windows 10 computer, take a micro USB cable, plug the large plug into the computer’s USB port and plug the small plug into the PS4 controller. Congratulations, you’re done with this part of the guide. Next, we’ll look at the Bluetooth method, but be warned that your mileage may vary. Pair PS4 Controller to Windows First, we’ll pair and connect the DS4 controller to the Windows computer. Go to Settings by clicking the Settings button on the bottom left corner in the Start menu. Also Read: How to Connect and Map PS4 Controller to Android TV? The options menu even displays the PS4 controller picture on the button mapping. Message 5 of 32 (47,763 Views) Reply.
With Windows 10 Update 10532 it looks like the trick to kill explorer to get exclusive mode is no longer required. There many be some things that required being disabled. However I get exclusive mode with that new build of Windows 10 without using the trick below. So follow this guide merely to get PS4 running, skip the section on killing explorer.
This is a matter of opinion but I personally believe the PS4 controller is one of the best controllers to come out since the PS2 controller. I have always found the feel of the controller to be superior to that of the XB360. The XB1 controller came a long ways. I play a lot of tight platformers and the XB360 controllers awful DPad basically soured me for life.
Getting the PS4 controller to work on Windows 10 is rather simple but getting it into Exclusive Mode (so it works as Player 1 in most games) is rather tricky in a subtle way.
Follow this guide to get everything up and running.
PC Game Controller Mapping (Linux & Windows): If you are getting started in the field of gaming on a Personal Computer, you may have a few steps to take in getting there. Today, I will be showing you how to use a USB game controller with even the oldest of PC games, free of charge. Input Mapper is designed to bridge the gap between the devices you use and the games you play. Started in 2014 as DS4Tool and then DS4Windows, Input Mapper immediately gained a strong following after allowing users to use their Dualshock 4 controllers in games that don't allow for the direct input protocol used by the device. Input Mapper Exclusive Mode. To make the controller usable we will use a program called InputMapper. The problem with InputMapper on Windows 10 is that Exclusive mode does not work. Without exclusive mode InputMapper registers the PS4 controller as a second controller. It then mutes the input on the first controller which is actually the same. DS4 Tool (DS4Tool) is an open-source utility application made by InhexSTER that allows you to configure and pair Dual Shock 4 controllers to work on a Windows operating system. It works the same as DS4Windows. It acts as an emulator and enables you to use a PS4 controller on a PC. The DS4 Tool is quite easy to install and use and it's very.
Connecting PS4 Controller
Here we will cover the steps to get the controller connected to windows. This will not make the controller usable quite yet.
- Go to your Bluetooth Devices, press the Windows Key and type bluetooth, should be the first hit.
- Put your PS4 Controller into discovery mode by pressing and holding the Playstation button and the Share button until the LED blinks rapidly.
- Click the controller and select Pair.
- It should be connected now.
Input Mapper Exclusive Mode
To make the controller usable we will use a program called InputMapper. The problem with InputMapper on Windows 10 is that Exclusive mode does not work. Without exclusive mode InputMapper registers the PS4 controller as a second controller. It then mutes the input on the first controller which is actually the same controller. So this is fine for many games but some games will default to always using the first connected controller. Games that do this will not work without exclusive mode. Rocket League is a good example of a game not working without exclusive mode.
To solve this issue we simply create a script that kills explorer for us. This seems to release whatever in Windows 10 is preventing exclusive mode from starting. So we will explorer, bind our controller with InputMapper in exclusive mode and then restart explorer. We will also need to kill many programs before we do this.
- Download InputMapper
- Install InputMapper
- Download this file or create a new basic text file on your desktop using Notepad (or anywhere) and call it explorer_kill.bat
- Edit this with Notepad or any basic text editor, add the following:
- Now we will need to kill some programs:
- Steam
- Battle.Net
- GeForce Experience
- (likely some others, some are holding the controller from getting exclusive mode)
- Make sure PS4 controller is on or connected (solid blue LED).
- Open InputMapper.
- Run the file we just created, your desktop will disappear but InputMapper will remain.
- Go to InputMapper
- Press the Playstation button on your controller, wait for it to connect (sometimes takes a few tries).
- InputMapper should say “in exclusive mode”.
- Go back to the command prompt which was opened when you launched the script and press any key.
Troubleshooting
This is a fairly fool proof process. If it doesn’t get exclusive mode then just close it all down and repeat the process.
- Close InputMapper.
- Make sure the controller disconnects.
- Let explorer come back (press any key in the command prompt window our script opened).
- Repeat the process.
Ps4 Controller Mapper Windows 10 Edition
If anyone discovers example what program in Windows 10 is causing the exclusive mode lock out please comment.
Enjoy!
I play games on Windows to relax and after a long day of sitting in front of a computer, gaming with a keyboard and a mouse just doesn’t work for me. I want to use a DualShock4 with the games in my Steam library instead, but the DS4 doesn’t work natively. A quick workaround that lets us use the DualShock4 touchpad on Windows makes a lot of sense. Let’s see how to use the DS4 controller touchpad on Windows.
The touchpad gestures in PS4 games never caught up and I hardly use it, if ever. However, it makes perfect sense to use it with Windows as I would be able to seamlessly switch between playing games and navigating Windows. Jays2Kings developed the utility DS4Windows to remap the controller keys for Windows but I just want to use the Touchpad to control the cursor.
Pair PS4 Controller to Windows
First, we’ll pair and connect the DS4 controller to the Windows computer. Go to Settings by clicking the Settings button on the bottom left corner in the Start menu.
Also Read: How to Connect and Map PS4 Controller to Android TV?
Click ‘Devices’ to open the Devices settings, here we can manage all the devices and add the DS4 controller via Bluetooth.
Click the + button to add a Bluetooth device, your computer would start looking for Bluetooth devices ready for pairing. Now would be a good time to put your DS4 controller in the pairing mode.Press and hold the PS + SHARE button simultaneously. When the light on the controller starts pulsing white, it means the controller is in pairing mode.
Read: How to connect AirPods to PS4 (Or Any Bluetooth Headphones)
It would show up on the list on your computer. Click ‘Wireless Controller’ to begin the pairing process.
The light on your controller would turn to a solid color and stop pulsing or blinking. It means your controller is paired and you can use it with supported applications but if you try to use the touchpad, it does nothing.
Ps4 Controller Mapper Windows 10 Pro
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Install DS4Windows
Next, we’ll download the DS4Windows utility on the computer. Start by downloading the program from the Github page by clicking this link.
Install the utility on your computer. The setup is fairly simple and should not take more than a few minutes. After that simply run DS4Windows and you should see the Controller information on the screen.
To add the touchpad support, we’ll edit the profile of the DS4 controller, click the edit button to open the profile options.
Enable the option “Use as Mouse” under the image of the DS4 controller. You can now control the cursor of your Windows computer using the DS4 touchpad. Easy right? Simply Save the Settings by clicking the Save button on the top.
you can control the mouse cursor by swiping on the touchpad using one finger. Right-click can be simulated by pressing the touchpad using two fingers. The cursor moves fairly quickly on the default settings but you can adjust the sensitivity of the cursor movement by adjusting the slide parameter.
DS4Windows can customize everything on the controller ranging from the LED color to rumble intensity. You can even remap the PS4 keys to execute a macro. If you want to customize the controller keys further then simply click the desired DS4 key in the DS4Window application. It would show you all the keys and buttons that can be mapped to it.
For instance, I wanted the SHARE key on the DS4 to simulate a Windows button press. I can simply choose that from the list of options and the DS4 would simulate the Windows key every time I press the SHARE button. Neat. Ancient paganism the sorcery of the fallen angels pdf.
That’s all you need to do to use the DS4 touchpad on Windows. DS4Windows is a powerful utility meant for gamers who want to maximize the DS4 functionality but it serves my purpose well. If you too want to use the touchpad to control the cursor on Windows then this is the easiest method. What do you think? Does using a DS4 controller to navigate a computer make sense? Let me know in the comments or start a conversation with me on Twitter.
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