


Using an Xbox controller is still probably the best way to get gamepad inputs into your PC games, but if you don't have one of those and you do have a PS5, then this is a perfectly fine alternative. From here on out you just need to load up your games and, well, play them. You might need to reboot your PC and re-connect the controller after you first install the drivers.Īssuming all goes to plan, DS4Windows will now recognize your controller. You'll be prompted to install some drivers, so go through those, and then ensure that Start has been enabled. After the driver installs click on Finish. When DS4Windows starts, click on Step 1: Install the DS4 Driver. zip file, extract it, and run DS4Windows.exe.
#Playstation 4 controller drivers for windows 10 how to#
It's a good idea to head straight into the settings and tell it to launch at startup (and minimized if you don't want to see it) to avoid having to open it manually. Make sure you have the right driver installed (check in the image) Try uninstalling and reinstalling the driver if you previously installed it How to clean install PS4 game controller driver in Windows10 Go to SEARCH, type DEVICE MANAGER and click that. In order to connect PS4 controller to Windows 10, you need to do the following: Download DS4Windows. From steam client (not big picture), go to settings > controller > (I'm on my phone here, so I don't remember the option but it's something like:) change guide button bindings. Download and extract the DS4Windows app, and launch it. Hook up your PS5 controller to your PC using one of the methods detailed above.

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