- HOW TO USE PS4 CONTROLLER ON STEAM WITH SONY DONGLE INSTALL
- HOW TO USE PS4 CONTROLLER ON STEAM WITH SONY DONGLE DRIVERS
- HOW TO USE PS4 CONTROLLER ON STEAM WITH SONY DONGLE DRIVER
- HOW TO USE PS4 CONTROLLER ON STEAM WITH SONY DONGLE PC
Nefarius has marked the ScpToolkit version 1.6.238.16010 as the latest stable, but we will install the latest Beta version. While for the DS4 gamepad the minimum supported Bluetooth version is the 2.1.Īt first, we have to go to the developer’s repository (Nefarius) on GitHub to download the ScpToolkit application. The wireless connection of the DS3 controller requires a compatible USB Bluetooth v2.0 EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) adapter.
HOW TO USE PS4 CONTROLLER ON STEAM WITH SONY DONGLE DRIVER
The reason we need a Bluetooth adapter is that the application will overwrite the dongle’s official driver with its own.Īs a result, the Bluetooth adapter will only host the wireless communication between the controllers and the ScpToolkit program. ScpToolkit helps us to use the PS3 and PS4 controller on PC, making them act like an Xbox controller.įor the wired connection, we use the USB to mini-USB cable to connect the DS3 gamepad on Windows, and the USB to micro-USB cable for the DS4 joypad.įor the wireless connection via Bluetooth, we will need a dedicated USB Bluetooth dongle. However, if we want to use the DualShock 4 gamepad on games that run outside the above services, we may face compatibility issues.įortunately, a developer team created an application that supports the connection of PS3 and PS4 controller on PC.Īlso note that the connection of DS4 on Windows using the above program is functional without the need for the Sony wireless adapter. Moreover, in December 2016 Valve Corporation announced the native support of DualShock 4 controller on the Steam platform.
HOW TO USE PS4 CONTROLLER ON STEAM WITH SONY DONGLE PC
We can connect the PS4 controller on PC via the Sony wireless adapter that supports the services of Remote Play and PlayStation Now.
HOW TO USE PS4 CONTROLLER ON STEAM WITH SONY DONGLE DRIVERS
The DualShock 3 controller was never compatible to work on Windows with official drivers from Sony.Ī partial exception is the DualShock 4.
While the Xbox gamepads have official support, the same does not apply to the DualShock controllers. In June 2016, Microsoft released a new Xbox One version, the Xbox One S, where the controllers have built-in Bluetooth support for the wireless connection on Windows 10. We can achieve a wired connection on Windows via USB to micro-USB cable, and a wireless connection using the Xbox wireless adapter. The gamepad of the newest member of Microsoft’s gaming system is the Xbox One controller. Unplugging the controller and plugging it back in sometimes fixes the problem.But if we want to use the wireless Xbox 360 controller, we need the device Xbox 360 wireless gaming receiver.įirst, we install the device on Windows, and then we connect the wireless controller to the receiver.
If Steam isn't detecting your controller, double check the USB cable connection. From this screen, you can give your controller a name, change the color of the light atop the controller and toggle the rumble feature on or off. Select the box beside PS4 Configuration Support. You should see your controller under Detected Controllers. In the Steam client window, select View > Settings > Controller > General Controller Settings. When Steam relaunches, plug your PS4 controller into a USB port on your PC. Download and install any available updates. Launch Steam on your PC.Select Steam in the top-left corner of the window to open a dropdown menu, then select Check for Steam Client Updates. Otherwise, the controller might try TO SYNC WITH the PS4 to instead of your computer. Make sure any nearby PlayStation 4 consoles are unplugged. Before you start using your PS4 controller with Steam, there are some preliminary actions you should take, including making sure you have the latest version of the Steam client.
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