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Keyboard & Mouse (KB+M) Remapping Issues Sometimes your controller doesn’t work properly in a game, but that doesn’t always mean there’s something wrong with the controller itself. The issue could be caused by incorrect keyboard and mouse remapping or problems with the input handler in DS4Windows. It’s important to know whether you are dealing with…

Controller Not Behaving Correctly In-game If DS4Windows is successfully recognizing your controller, the log shows no errors, and the virtual controller is showing its presence through the Gamepad Tester, but you are still encountering weird, unwanted actions in your games, don’t worry. Keep reading to find out the reason behind this erratic behavior of the…

Virtual Controller Creation, Usage & Troubleshooting If your game is not detecting the virtual controller from DS4Windows, it might be confused because it is considering both your real and virtual controllers at the same time. This makes the game unsure of which one to use. Sometimes, the real controller takes priority and the game ignores…

DS4Windows Mic and Headphone Issues Some PS4 and PS5 controllers, like the DualShock 4 and DualSense, actually have a headphone jack built in, which you can use for sound or voice chat on your PC, but only if a few things line up the right way. The trouble starts when you plug your controller into…

DS4Windows Not Detecting Controller via Bluetooth If DS4Windows is causing trouble when connecting the controller via Bluetooth, most issues are due to weak Bluetooth signals caused by a low-quality adapter. It could also be because of pairing the controller incorrectly or too much signal interference from nearby devices. A good USB Bluetooth adapter, properly removing…

DS4Windows Not Detecting Controller Here is the troubleshooting guide if your DS4Windows is not detecting your real controller connected via USB. In other words, your games are not working because they fail to detect the virtual gamepads. Troubleshooting a controller connection with DS4Windows via Bluetooth needs a different strategy. To learn more, check the DS4Windows…

DS4Windows Not Opening, Failing to Start, or Not Saving Settings Issue If DS4Windows is not opening, not launching, crashing soon after launch, or failing to start, and it also fails to save settings, stick to this page. Read from the top to the bottom and keep checking all the steps until, at the end of…