How to connect the joystick from ps4 to a PC: will the joystick fit from ps4 to a computer, the correct connection

Sony claims that the Dualshock 4 joystick can be used on a PC, which is really good. Indeed, many console games (not only from Sony) are more convenient to play with a gamepad, rather than a keyboard with a mouse. And this is despite the fact that they are fully adapted for PC. What can we say about simulators that are generally impossible to pass without a joystick. But is it that simple with connecting the device? Consider this article.

Does the joystick from playstation work on the computer

The ps4 joystick is suitable for the computer and will work, but with reservations. They consist in the fact that if you connect the gamepad without additional utilities and drivers, then not all games will work Dualshock 4 correctly. Buttons, sticks may not respond, and the purpose of the buttons is sometimes incorrect or unusual.

In addition, with this installation method, the joystick will have only basic functionality.

It will disconnect:

• vibration;
• gyroscope;
• touch panel (turns into a button);
• microphone;
• a speaker;
• headset jack.

ATTENTION! These functions will not be disabled forever, but only for the duration of using the gamepad on the computer.

That is, Sony was not deceived, but such a prospect does not cause enthusiasm. And all due to the fact that Microsoft and Sony are competitors in the market. And to avoid problems and adjust the joystick as expected, you need to "mask" the Dualshock 4 controller under the Xbox - the brainchild of Microsoft. How to do this, we will tell below.

How to connect the joystick from ps4 to computer correctly

You should be aware that there are two connection methods: wired and wireless. The first is the easiest, but also inconvenient, since the wires get tangled and cling, and dropping the controller can damage the USB input. For the second, you may need a separate bluetooth adapter, although in terms of convenience it wins significantly. But first things first.

Wired connection

For wired connection, follow the instructions:

1. Take the USB cable that charges the gamepad.
2. Now connect the cable with the joystick via the USB port on the computer or laptop.
3. Windows will automatically download the drivers, complete their installation, and configure the device. If everything is done correctly, the indicator light on the joystick will light up as during the connection to the console, and the system will begin to recognize it in games.

How to check the joystick without entering the game:

1. In the search, type “Control Panel”.
2. Find "View Devices and Printers."
3. Right-click on the gamepad icon, and then on "Parameters of game control devices."
4. Go to the properties and press any buttons on the controller, twist the sticks. Everything should work like a clock.

It is rare that an automatic installation misfires, but if this happens, don’t worry, drivers can be downloaded manually separately. We will talk about this further.

Bluetooth connection

In this case, the wire is no longer needed, but you need a bluetooth adapter. It happens that it is already built into the computer, so it makes sense to use it.

IMPORTANT! Sometimes the built-in adapter and wi-fi conflict with each other, since both work at a frequency of 2.4 GHz. It’s difficult to know in advance, it’s easier to check in practice. If you succeeded in connecting, then everything is in order.

In all other cases, the most common bluetooth module is suitable, preferably version 2.1 and higher.

IT IS INTERESTING! Sony released their own module back in 2016. Such a device was supposed to eliminate compatibility problems, which would not require utilities and masking for the Xbox. But alas, this all works exclusively for PS4 games. Also, the module pulls only one device, which makes pair play impossible.

Nevertheless, there are constant advantages:

• there will be no driver conflict, and the connection to the computer is instant;
• there will always be the option to use the joystick speaker.

Whatever adapter you choose, charge the joystick 100% before installation

Follow the instructions below:

1. Activate bluetooth: on the taskbar, click on its icon, go to the device management menu.
2. Press Share and PS on the gamepad at the same time, hold for 3 seconds.
3. If the system requires a code, enter 0000.
4. You will see that the indicator light began to flash, so it allows the computer to detect itself.
5. A wireless controller appears in the bluetooth device menu. Click on “bind” and wait for the connection.
6. After linking, the blinking stops and the light becomes constant.

ATTENTION! Do not be afraid if this takes several minutes, as Windows can load drivers. But, as a rule, they need to be downloaded manually.

How to connect a joystick to make it work on pc

It happens that after connecting the joystick still does not work. That is, the system cannot download the drivers and perform automatic configuration on its own. In this case, additional manipulations are needed. About them further

Driver installation

Choose DS4Windows or DS4Tool. Their archives already contain a driver + utility, this will save time.

DS4Windows

Download the program archive. Unzip it on your computer. There will be two applications in the folder, you need to double-click on DS4Windows (the second application is updating the utility). Now Settings - Step 1 (this is the installation of the main driver for the gamepad).

ATTENTION! Skip Step 2 if you never installed the driver for the Xbox joystick on your PC. This button is needed in order to eliminate the conflict of drivers of two gamepads.

Click Finish. Then, in the Controller tab, click Start. The utility will detect Dualshock 4 and connect it. If the gamepad still does not work correctly, turn on Hide DS4 Controller.

DS4Tool

In the same way, download the archive and unzip it. Locate scpdriver.exe, install. Bottom in the window that opens, select the check box force install. Installation completed. We pass to disguise - an emulator

Joystick emulator program

In the same unpacked archive will be ScpServer. After double-clicking, a window with the Start button appears. Click on it and wait. Almost instantly, the joystick indicator changes color to dark blue, and lines run in the window. This means that everything is set correctly. Sometimes the emulator is set crookedly, and then again go to ScpDriver.exe, uninstall via Uninstall and reinstall it.

Windows now takes Duashock for the Xbox, including in terms of buttons, whose characters on the controllers vary widely. You can either stick temporary icons on top of those on the joystick itself, or just learn where which one is. Yes, this is an inconvenience, but from now on, the gamepad will fly on all games, including emulators.

How to connect a joystick to a laptop

The device connects to the laptop in the same ways as to the PC. There is no difference, you can safely follow the same points.