How to use a PS4 controller on PC? [Complete tutorial]

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You want play on PC with your PS4 controller ? Sachez que c’est possible et que vous pouvez la connecter avec ou sans fil. Découvrez dans cet article la marche à suivre.

1. Connecting a PS4 controller to a PC via Bluetooth

Follow these steps to pair your dualshock 4 via Bluetooth on a Windows PC.

See you in the Windows settings.

Windows settings for connecting a controller. — Go to your computer's Start menu and click on Settings. ©Christina for Alucare.fr

Go to Peripherals.

Access Windows peripherals to connect a controller. — You'll find the peripherals in your computer's Settings. ©Christina for Alucare.fr

Click on "Bluetooth et autres appareils” and activate your computer's Bluetooth.

Wireless connection from ps4 controller to pc, Bluetooth pc activation. — Activate your computer's Bluetooth by going to peripherals. Cristina for Alucare.fr

Take your dualshock 4.
Hold down the “Share” and “PS” simultanément jusqu’à ce que la couleur de la barre lumineuse devienne bleue et clignote.

Joystick buttons to switch on Bluetooth. — Vous verrez le bouton Share et le bouton PS. Maintenez ces boutons ensemble jusqu’à ce que la barre lumineuse de la manette clignote en bleu. ©Christina pour Alucare.fr

“Wireless Controller” devrait apparaître dans vos paramètres Bluetooth. Cela signifie que l’appairage de votre dualshock avec l’ordi s’est effectué parfaitement.

A notification appears on the computer after connecting the PC and controller. — Appairage effectué si vous voyez apparaître “Wireless Controller” sur votre écran. ©Christina pour Alucare.fr

Ce qu’il faut retenir :

Activate your PC's Bluetooth to use your wireless controller on your PC.
Désactivez-le si vous ne souhaitez plus l’utiliser en Bluetooth.

Recall :

The dualshock 4 works with a built-in battery. Si elle s’éteint soudainement, il est probable qu’elle soit déchargée.
La connexion entre la manette et le pc fonctionne en continu tant que le Bluetooth est en mode “activé”.

2. Connecting a wired PS4 controller to a PC

Dans ce cas, il suffit de brancher votre manette PS4 à votre ordi à l’aide d’un câble USB.

Take a micro-USB cable compatible with the gamepad 4 and your computer's USB port.

Connection via micro-USB cable. — Connexion filaire d’un ordi et d’un périphérique de jeu PlayStation 4. ©Christina pour Alucare.fr

Your device should automatically recognize the joystick. Check the peripherals from your PC.

Joystick detection on the PC. — Go to your device settings and peripherals to see if the controller is detected. ©Christina for Alucare.fr

Test your joystick by launching a game.

3. DS4Windows software for using a PS4 controller on PC

DS4Windows is a software package for connect and D'using your PS4 controller on a computer. It is free of charge.

This software allows you to :

Simulate an Xbox 360 controllermore widely compatible with PC games.
Manage keys, them vibrations, there sensitivity, etc
Voir l’battery status and the connection of the joystick.

Follow these steps to install DS4Windows.

Go to official website from DS4Windows.

DS4Windows official website. — Google the official DS4Windows website. ©Christina for Alucare.fr

Click on “Download” to download.

Download DS4Windows. — Télécharger le logiciel en cliquant sur “Download”. ©Christina pour Alucare.fr

Open the DS4Windows file and extract it by clicking on DS4Windows.exe.

Extracting the file after downloading DS4Windows. — Extract the downloaded file. ©Christina for Alucare.fr

Open the extracted file and run DS4Windows.exe.

DS4Windows installation. — Lancement de DS4Windows pour commencer l’installation. ©Christina pour Alucare.fr

Follow the instructions for install the necessary drivers. Click on “Finished” once everything is configured.

DS4Windows installation finalized. — Click Finished to validate all settings. ©Christina for Alucare.fr

Check that the dualshock 4 apparaît dans l’DS4Windows interface.
Make sure your controller is properly connected (via Bluetooth or USB cable).
Si elle l’est, le logiciel vous affichera la page suivante :

Check whether the joystick is detected by DS4Windows. — Détection d’une manette PS4 sur DS4Windows. ©Christina pour Alucare.fr

Launch DS4Windows now to connect your PS4 controllers on portable devices and play to your heart's content without interruption.

FAQs

Why won't my PS4 controller connect to PC via USB?

Si votre Dualshock 4 ne se connecte pas en USB sur votre ordi, cela s’explique en général par deux raisons :

A micro USB cable or a non-functional USB port.
L'no pilot adapted.

What software can I use to connect my PS4 controller to my PC?

To connect your PS4 controller to your machine, you can use :

The software DS4Windows.

How do I play with a PS4 controller on Steam?

To play with a PS4 controller on Steam :

Plug in your game controller (wired or wireless).
Open Steam.
Activate PS4 support in Settings, then Controller, then General configuration.

How do I navigate on a PC with a PS4 controller?

To navigate on PC with a PS4 controller :

Connect your PlayStation controller to your machine and use software such as Joy2Key Where InputMapper.

How to play Rocket League on PC with a PS4 controller?

To play Rocket League on a Dualshock 4 :

Plug in your game peripheral.
Open Rocket League via Steam.
Steam will automatically detect your PS4 gamepad.

How do I play Fortnite on PC with a PS4 controller?

To play Fortnite on a computer with a Dualshock 4 :

Launch DS4Windows and open Fortnite.
Plug in your controller wired or wireless.
Fortnite will detect the controller.

What should you do if your PS4 controller is not compatible with your PC?

If you encounter compatibility problems between your gamepad and your device :

Update Windows system.
Update your USB or Bluetooth drivers.
Use DS4Windows.

It is perfectly possible to connect your PlayStation controller 4 to a laptop to play your favorite games. Follow this guide to enjoy this gaming experience. See also: